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Site Office, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Overview

The HSE Manager will be responsible for leading, implementing, and continuously improving all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) functions across Projects. The role will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to ensure that all bridge and infrastructure construction activities are executed in compliance with project requirements, client standards, Saudi Arabian regulations, and international best practices.

Your role

HSE Leadership & Strategy

  • Develop, implement, and manage the Project HSE Management Plan aligned with project objectives and client requirements.
  • Establish project-wide HSE policies, procedures, standards, and performance objectives.
  • Lead and promote a proactive safety culture focused on prevention, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Provide strategic HSE leadership to project management, construction teams, and contractors.
  • Drive achievement of "Zero Harm" and incident-free project delivery goals.
  • Ensure HSE considerations are integrated into all project phases from planning to handover.

Risk Management & Hazard Control

  • Lead hazard identification and risk assessment processes across all project activities.
  • Ensure mitigation measures are effectively implemented and monitored.
  • Maintain project risk registers and monitor HSE-related risks and opportunities.
  • Conduct regular risk review workshops with project stakeholders.

Contractor HSE Management

  • Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with project HSE requirements.
  • Conduct regular HSE performance reviews and contractor assessments.
  • Review contractor HSE plans, procedures, and competency records.
  • Ensure adequate HSE resources are deployed across all work fronts.
  • Drive contractor accountability through robust performance monitoring and corrective action management.

Incident Prevention & Investigation

  • Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
  • Identify root causes and develop corrective and preventive action plans.
  • Ensure timely reporting of incidents to project management and client representatives.
  • Analyze incident trends and develop initiatives to improve safety performance.
  • Monitor closure and effectiveness of corrective actions.

Traffic & Road Safety Management

  • Provide oversight of traffic management and road safety programs associated with active bridge and infrastructure construction.
  • Coordinate with Traffic & Detour Engineers and local authorities to ensure compliance with approved traffic arrangements.
  • Support road safety audits and transportation safety initiatives.

Environmental Management

  • Oversee implementation of project environmental management plans.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, permits, and client requirements.
  • Promote sustainability and environmental stewardship across project operations.

HSE Audits, Inspections & Compliance

  • Develop and implement project inspection and audit programs.
  • Lead internal and external HSE audits.
  • Conduct regular site inspections to verify compliance with project standards.
  • Review inspection findings and ensure timely close-out of corrective actions.

Training & Safety Culture Development

  • Develop and implement HSE training, awareness, and competency programs.
  • Ensure all project personnel receive appropriate safety inductions and role-specific training.
  • Lead safety campaigns, awareness initiatives, and behavioral safety programs.
  • Conduct leadership safety walks and engagement sessions.
  • Promote workforce participation in safety improvement initiatives.

Emergency Preparedness & Crisis Management

  • Develop and maintain emergency response procedures for project activities.
  • Coordinate emergency drills and response exercises.
  • Ensure emergency equipment and resources are available and maintained.
  • Liaise with emergency services and relevant authorities.
  • Lead incident response and recovery activities when required.

Reporting & Performance Monitoring

  • Establish HSE Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and monitoring systems.
  • Present HSE performance updates to project leadership and client representatives.
  • Identify trends and recommend improvement actions.
Engineering

Location

Site Office, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-160945

Salary range

-

About you

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent advanced HSE qualification is mandatory.
  • Additional certifications such as: NEBOSH, IOSH Managing Safely, OSHA

Experience Requirements

  • Minimum 15-20 years of HSE experience in construction and infrastructure projects.
  • Minimum 10 years in a senior HSE leadership role.
  • Experience managing HSE functions on projects exceeding USD 250 million in value.
  • Strong experience working with international consultants, PMCs, government authorities, and major contractors.
  • Previous experience within Saudi Arabia and the GCC region is highly preferred.

Key Skills

  • Strategic HSE leadership.
  • Risk assessment and hazard mitigation.
  • Contractor management and compliance oversight.
  • Incident investigation and root cause analysis.
  • Stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
  • Crisis management and emergency response planning.
  • Performance reporting and analytics.
  • Strong communication and leadership capabilities.

Behavioral Competencies

  • Safety-first leadership mindset.
  • Strong integrity and accountability.
  • Excellent decision-making under pressure.
  • Proactive and solution-oriented approach.
  • Ability to influence and drive behavioral change.
  • Strong team-building and mentoring skills.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

  • Tax-free salary.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Medical insurance.
  • Annual leave balance.
  • Company gratuity scheme.
  • Discretionary bonus program.
  • Annual flight contribution.
  • Transportation & housing allowances.
  • Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. #RBP

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