HSE Manager - Environmental, Health and Safety (17326 RAK, Saudi National)

The client is only considering Saudi Arabian nationals for this role.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute the annual EHS plan, emergency readiness plan, and site EHS performance targets; monitor KPIs and report performance to leadership.
• Provide leadership and governance over contractor EHS performance, including SOW requirements, mobilization readiness, audits/inspections, and enforcement of corrective actions.
• Lead incident management for high-potential events, ensure timely investigations, validate root causes, and drive closure of actions with strong accountability and audit defensibility.
• Ensure effective risk management: approve risk assessments for high-risk work, verify implementation of critical controls, and conduct field leadership engagements and assurance checks.
• Oversee emergency drills, and emergency response capability, ensuring alignment with applicable standards and site needs.
• Maintain strong interface with external stakeholders and regulators (e.g., Royal Commission/HCIS as applicable), support inspections/audits, and ensure timely closure of findings and compliance evidence.
• Lead governance meetings, prepare executive reports, and engage regulators/clients
• Lead and develop the site EHS team through coaching, capability building, performance management, and succession planning; foster a proactive safety culture.

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline (Master’s degree preferred).
• 10–15 years of EHS experience in industrial operations, including at least 5 years in a supervisory/managerial role with accountability for site EHS performance, contractor governance, and emergency management.
• NEBOSH Diploma (preferred) / NEBOSH IGC (minimum) or equivalent.
• ISO 45001 internal/lead auditor qualification .
• Strong leadership and influencing skills; able to set direction, hold stakeholders accountable, and drive sustained improvements.
• Competent in emergency management, incident command coordination, and crisis communications.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills; comfortable with KPIs, dashboards, and executive presentations.