HSE Director Full Time NEW

Job Summary

The HSE Director is responsible for leading, developing, and implementing the Health, Safety, and Environmental strategy across multiple large-scale construction and infrastructure projects. The role ensures full compliance with local regulations, client requirements, international standards, and company policies while driving a proactive safety culture and achieving world-class HSE performance across all business operations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement the corporate HSE strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Establish HSE policies, procedures, standards, and governance frameworks across all projects.
• Drive a culture of safety excellence and continuous improvement.
• Lead HSE transformation initiatives and strategic risk management programs.

Project HSE Management

• Provide HSE leadership and oversight for multiple concurrent construction projects.
• Ensure compliance with project-specific HSE plans, client requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Monitor HSE performance across all projects and implement corrective actions where required.
• Support project mobilization activities and ensure HSE readiness before project commencement.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with Saudi regulations, client requirements, and international standards.
• Maintain compliance with:
• ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
• ISO 9001 Quality Management System (integration)
• Interface with regulatory authorities, consultants, and client representatives.

Risk Management

• Lead enterprise HSE risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Oversee incident investigation processes and root cause analysis.
• Review and approve critical risk assessments, method statements, and emergency response plans.
• Ensure implementation of preventive and corrective actions.

Environmental Management

• Develop environmental sustainability initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits and regulations.
• Monitor waste management, pollution prevention, and environmental performance indicators.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor HSE Managers and project HSE teams.
• Develop succession plans and competency development programs.
• Conduct performance evaluations and establish HSE objectives for the department.

Reporting & Performance

• Establish HSE KPIs and dashboards.
• Present HSE performance reports to executive management and clients.
• Monitor leading and lagging indicators including:
• LTIFR
• TRIR
• Near Miss Reporting
• Lost Time Injuries
• Environmental Incidents
• Compliance Audits

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary HSE representative with clients and regulatory authorities.
• Participate in executive project reviews and steering committee meetings.
• Support business development and tender submissions from an HSE perspective.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, Engineering, or related field.
• Master’s Degree is preferred.

Professional Certifications (Mandatory)

• NEBOSH International Diploma
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor
• ISO 14001 Lead Auditor

Preferred Certifications

• CSP (Certified Safety Professional)
• CMIOSH
• CRSP
• OSHA Certifications
• PMP (Preferred)

Experience

• Minimum 15-20 years of HSE experience.
• Minimum 8 years in a senior HSE leadership role.
• Proven experience managing HSE functions across multiple large-scale construction or infrastructure projects simultaneously.
• Experience in EPC, Roads, Highways, Rail, Utilities, Water, Infrastructure, Buildings, or Mega Projects.
• GCC or Saudi Arabia experience is highly preferred.
• Experience managing HSE teams of 50+ personnel across multiple project locations.