Senior Manager - Health and Safety

Role Overview

Senior Manager, Health and Safety at Qiddiya Investment Company. The role is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing Health, Safety, and Environmental strategies, systems, and compliance programs across projects and operations.

Role Purpose

Ensure that all activities are performed safely, sustainably, and in accordance with applicable regulations, company policies, and international best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Culture & Leadership

• Drive a strong safety culture across projects and operational teams through leadership, coaching, and awareness programs.

Compliance & Monitoring

• Monitor compliance with local regulations, international standards, and company HSE requirements.
• Oversee HSE performance across contractors, consultants, and project teams.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and compliance reviews to identify risks and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

Incident Management

• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and lessons learned initiatives.

Performance & Reporting

• Develop and monitor HSE KPIs, dashboards, and management reports.
• Provide regular HSE updates and recommendations to senior management.

Environmental Management

• Ensure environmental management plans are implemented, including waste management, pollution prevention, sustainability, and resource conservation initiatives.

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

• Review project designs, construction methodologies, and operational activities to identify and mitigate HSE risks.

Emergency Preparedness

• Manage emergency preparedness and response plans, including drills and crisis management procedures.

Procurement & Contracting Support

• Support procurement and contract management teams on HSE requirements and contractor prequalification processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 12+ years of HSE experience, including significant experience in large-scale infrastructure, construction, industrial, or mixed-use development projects.
• Proven experience managing HSE programs across complex, multidisciplinary projects.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of local and international HSE regulations and best practices.

Additional Information

• Professional certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, CSP, CRSP, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, or equivalent are preferred.