HSE Manager

We are conducting a search on behalf of an established engineering consultancy in Saudi Arabia for an experienced HSE Manager to lead corporate Health, Safety & Environment operations, ensuring compliance with international HSE standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational safety policies.Role Overview:This is a senior management position responsible for overseeing corporate HSE operations, safety governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management across the organization's engineering and design activities.The role will focus on managing established HSE management systems, policies, procedures, and performance standards, while ensuring employee safety across corporate facilities and engineering teams conducting site visits to industrial and oil & gas facilities throughout Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage corporate HSE operations, ensuring compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and international standardsOversee the implementation and continuous improvement of HSE management systems, procedures, and safety protocolsEnsure compliance with ISO 45001 and applicable Saudi occupational health and safety regulationsManage HSE risk assessments, internal audits, inspections, and corrective actionsMonitor and report HSE KPIs, leading and lagging indicators, and overall safety performanceOversee workplace safety across corporate offices and engineering facilitiesEnsure appropriate HSE procedures, PPE requirements, and safety measures are implemented for engineering personnel visiting industrial and Saudi Aramco facilitiesLead HSE training, safety awareness initiatives, and continuous improvement programsManage, mentor, and develop the HSE team, ensuring effective departmental performanceCollaborate with senior management and internal stakeholders to maintain a strong organizational safety cultureIdentify opportunities to enhance HSE governance, compliance, and operational effectivenessQualifications & Experience:Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience in HSE, ideally 20+ yearsMinimum 5 years of proven HSE management and team leadership experience preferredBachelor's degree mandatory, preferably in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial Engineering, or a related disciplineStrong experience in corporate HSE management, governance, compliance, and occupational safetyProven track record managing HSE teams, policies, procedures, audits, and risk management systemsExperience within engineering consultancies, EPC contractors, construction, petrochemicals, oil & gas, or industrial servicesStrong knowledge of ISO 45001 and international HSE management standardsNEBOSH, IOSH, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, or equivalent professional certifications are highly advantageousPrevious exposure to Saudi Aramco safety requirements and procedures is preferred Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skillsExperience managing HSE at a corporate or organizational level, rather than exclusively in site-based construction safety roles