HSE Manager – Saudi National (Full‑time)

About the role

The HSE Manager will serve as the ultimate authority for life safety, public health, environmental compliance and risk prevention across a high‑density residential village in Saudi Arabia. Reporting to senior leadership, the manager will safeguard thousands of residents, coordinate with on‑site medical and engineering teams, and ensure subcontractors adhere to strict safety standards. The position is open to Saudi nationals with extensive HSE experience.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor water quality, wastewater disposal, pest control and indoor air quality to prevent disease outbreaks.
• Coordinate with on‑site medical clinics and emergency response teams for occupational health, isolation protocols and injury reporting.
• Develop, update and test the village‑wide Emergency Response Plan, including large‑scale evacuation drills and crowd‑management protocols.
• Partner with engineering teams to ensure fire alarms, suppression systems and emergency exits are fully functional.
• Lead investigations of incidents, near‑misses and safety breaches, establishing root causes and corrective actions.
• Audit operations and maintenance subcontractors to verify strict adherence to safety procedures.
• Oversee Permit‑to‑Work governance for high‑risk activities such as hot work, confined space entry and work at heights.
• Prepare and present regular HSE performance reports and analytics to senior management.

Required profile

• Saudi national.
• Minimum 10 years (120 months) of HSE experience in large‑scale residential or industrial environments.
• Relevant certifications such as IOSH Graduate Chartered membership, NEBOSH International Diploma and OSHA equivalents.
• Strong background in engineering, environmental science or occupational health and safety.

Required skills

• IOSH Graduate Chartered membership
• NEBOSH International Diploma
• OSHA equivalents
• Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Occupational Health and Safety