Safety Manager – Heavy Industrial Sector (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia)

About the role

The client seeks a Safety Manager to lead occupational health, safety and environmental (HSE) management across its construction and industrial assembly operations in Saudi Arabia. Based in Jeddah, the role acts as the primary liaison with Saudi government authorities and ensures compliance with local and international standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain HSE management systems aligned with Saudi Civil Defense, Ministry of Environment and Labor Ministry regulations.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi OSH standards, Royal Commission rules and ISO 45001 / ISO 14001.
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections and risk assessments at project sites.
• Design, implement and monitor emergency response plans, crisis management protocols and safety drills.
• Maintain all safety documentation, permits and regulatory filings.
• Serve as primary contact with Saudi government agencies, submit mandatory safety reports and coordinate site inspections.
• Translate and interpret Saudi safety regulations for international project teams.
• Develop and deliver bilingual (Arabic/English) safety training programs for employees and contractors.
• Investigate incidents, near‑misses and safety observations, produce root‑cause analysis reports and drive corrective actions.
• Track safety performance metrics and report to senior management.

Required profile

• Minimum 8 years experience in safety management within industrial construction, plant assembly or heavy‑industrial sectors.
• Recognized HSE certifications (NEBOSH Diploma, IOSH membership or equivalent Saudi certifications).
• Expert knowledge of Saudi safety regulations, codes and standards.
• Fluent in Arabic and English (verbal and written).
• Strong understanding of industrial plant construction processes (cement, steel, power plants preferred).
• Valid Saudi driving licence.
• Experience with international contractors operating in KSA and familiarity with Saudi Aramco, Royal Commission or MODON safety standards.
• Professional membership in Saudi safety associations.

Required skills

• HSE management systems
• ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
• Safety audits and risk assessments
• Emergency response planning
• Incident investigation and root‑cause analysis
• Safety performance metrics
• Arabic language proficiency
• English language proficiency
• NEBOSH Diploma / IOSH membership
• Knowledge of Saudi Civil Defense, Environment Ministry and Labor Ministry regulations
• Familiarity with cement, steel and power plant construction processes