HSSE Manager – Automotive (Riyadh)

About the role

The HSSE Manager will lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Health, Safety, Security and Environment programmes for Al Futtaim Automotive – BYD across Saudi Arabia. Reporting to the Head of Government Relations & HSSE, the role safeguards the workforce, customers, assets and brand reputation at showrooms, workshops, warehouses and corporate sites.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design and rollout of HSSE policies and procedures in line with Al Futtaim Group standards.
• Ensure full compliance with Saudi Civil Defence, MHRSD, HCIS, SASO and environmental regulations.
• Drive loss prevention and risk management through inspections, risk assessments and hazard tracking.
• Conduct full‑cycle incident investigations for medium and high‑severity events and document root‑cause analyses.
• Maintain the Automotive Risk Register with up‑to‑date controls and residual risk ratings.
• Achieve a minimum 80% compliance score in HSSE audits and maintain zero notices of violation.
• Secure and renew all statutory permits, including civil‑defence certificates and environmental clearances.
• Represent the company during regulatory inspections, OEM HSSE audits and third‑party assessments.
• Develop and maintain site‑specific emergency response and business continuity plans.

Required profile

• Proven experience managing HSSE programmes in a multi‑site automotive or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi HSSE legislation (Civil Defence, MHRSD, HCIS, SASO, environmental compliance).
• Demonstrated ability to lead audits, achieve compliance targets and manage corrective actions.
• Excellent investigative skills with the ability to produce thorough root‑cause analyses.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management with regulators, OEM auditors and internal teams.

Required skills