HSE Manager

About KEO Group

KEO Group is an AEP/PMCM firm recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. The company has over 60 years of experience in planning, design, and project delivery across built and natural environments. KEO is also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

The Role of HSE Manager

KEO Group is seeking an HSE Manager to join its team in Al Khobar, Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves maintaining the effective operation and management of KEO’s Safety Management System (SMS) on a mega project. The HSE Manager will provide HSE advice and information to KEO staff and contractors to enhance health and safety standards on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the effective implementation of the KEO SMS on the project.
• Establish working relationships and provide advice on HSE issues to the Client, KEO Project Team, and Contractors.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of HSE best practices and standards.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the SMS, recommending revisions to the Regional H&S Manager as necessary.
• Conduct HSE training for KEO employees on the project based on needs assessment and training programs.
• Monitor and report on contractors' HSE standards and maintain statistical data for the project.
• Ensure effective and immediate incident reporting and investigation to determine root causes and provide recommendations to prevent recurrence.
• Review and analyze project incident data and KPIs monthly.
• Conduct periodic project inspections to ensure compliance and recommend changes where applicable.
• Manage the activities and assign duties for KEO Safety Officers.
• Review contractors' H&S documentation for compliance with relevant standards.
• Track the closure of H&S violation reports and H&S inspection reports issued to contractors.
• Chair Project H&S Meetings and attend construction Progress Meetings.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 15 years of career experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Health, Safety & Environmental.
• Chartered status with a NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent).
• Project experience gained from working on mixed-use projects.
• Fluency in Arabic is required for this role.

Work Environment and Company Culture

KEO Group fosters a supportive environment that promotes professional development through internal global mobility and career advancement. The company culture supports health and well-being through on-demand counseling services and regular workplace clinics. Employees are invited to participate in community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams, and beach clean-ups. KEO offers a competitive package and benefits, including hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, and employee referral rewards.