Talent pool – HSE manager roles for Middle East projects

Focus on leading health, safety, and environmental strategies across complex infrastructure and aviation developments. Candidates are responsible for implementing HSE policies, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with local regulations and international standards. This talent pool targets experienced professionals with strong leadership skills and a proven track record in maintaining safe and compliant project environments in the region.

Provide PMC oversight of all health, safety and environmental activities on the villa project, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, client standards and Saudi regulations.

Review and monitor contractor HSE management systems, plans, procedures, method statements and risk assessments, verifying implementation and effectiveness.

Advise the project director and senior management on contractor HSE performance, gaps, and areas requiring corrective action.

Conduct regular HSE audits, site inspections and reviews, and provide independent assurance that HSE standards are being maintained across all works.

Review contractor HSE organizational structures, staffing levels and key personnel qualifications, ensuring resources are adequate to meet project requirements.

Oversee high-risk construction activities, providing guidance to the supervision team and ensuring that contractors manage hazards in accordance with approved procedures.

Lead review of incidents and near-misses, ensuring thorough investigation, root cause analysis and follow-up on corrective and preventive actions by the contractor.

Prepare, consolidate and submit HSE performance reports, dashboards and statistical summaries to the client and senior management.

Provide technical guidance and strategic advice to the PMC supervision team to drive continuous improvement in HSE performance and culture.

Chair and participate in HSE, progress and executive meetings, representing the PMC perspective on all HSE matters.

Coordinate closely with client representatives, supervision staff and contractor HSE teams to align project HSE objectives and priorities.

Ensure compliance with corporate quality, environmental, safety and occupational health policies and procedures.

Participate in project close-out activities, including review of HSE documentation, lessons learned, and verification of compliance with contractual obligations.

Perform other duties as assigned by the project director or line manager.

Qualifications and experience

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety & health, engineering or a related discipline.

A minimum of 15 years’ experience in health, safety and environmental management within large-scale construction projects, with proven experience in a PMC.

NEBOSH diploma or an equivalent internationally recognized HSE qualification is required, with lead auditor certification (ISO 14001 and ISO 45001) considered an advantage.

Strong knowledge of Saudi Arabian HSE regulations, international standards and best practices is essential.

The candidate must demonstrate strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence contractor performance and promote a positive safety culture across the project.

Excellent command of written and spoken English is required, with Arabic language skills considered beneficial.

Ability to manage priorities, coordinate multiple stakeholders and deliver within a fast-paced project environment is essential.

About the company

With more than 4,300 professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, the company provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. The company is ranked as one of the largest program management firms in the world.

The company is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, meaning it has one focus as a company: protecting client interests. Free of any potential conflicts, the entire business is geared towards helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. The company is dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapts to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions to meet those needs.

The company is part of a global infrastructure solutions group of companies.

Equal opportunity employer

The company is an equal opportunity employer, veteran and disabled friendly.

Note

This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned. Various other duties as required.