Environment Health and Safety Manager

About UCC Holding

UCC Holding is seeking an Environment Health and Safety Manager to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is critical for establishing and maintaining safe working conditions and preventing adverse environmental situations across projects.

Role Overview

The Environment Health and Safety (EHS) Manager supports the Executive Director, Project Director, and/or Project Manager. This position is responsible for overseeing and ensuring that all EHS programs comply with state, client, and organizational regulations. The manager will design, implement, evaluate, and improve policies and procedures to ensure high performance standards, a safe working environment, and client satisfaction. This role is considered the primary accident prevention manager on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits to identify hazards, evaluate risks, and recommend control measures to mitigate potential incidents.
• Provide leadership and guidance to HSE teams, contractors, and stakeholders, fostering a culture of safety and environmental stewardship.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action planning to prevent recurrence and improve HSE performance.
• Develop and deliver HSE training programs to educate employees on safe work practices, emergency procedures, and environmental responsibilities.
• Monitor and evaluate HSE performance metrics, track trends, and analyze data to measure progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies, clients, and external stakeholders on HSE matters, ensuring compliance with legal and contractual requirements.
• Prepare HSE reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders, communicating key findings and recommendations.
• Drive continuous improvement in HSE performance through the implementation of best practices, lessons learned, and feedback mechanisms.
• Provide strategic guidance to senior management on HSE-related risks, opportunities, and initiatives, contributing to overall business success and sustainability.
• Support the implementation of HSE initiatives, participate in safety awareness activities, and contribute to incident reporting and resolution in alignment with company and IMS policies.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 15 years of working experience in Environment Health and Safety.
• At least 5 years of relevant working experience as a Manager in an EHS capacity.
• 5 years of GCC experience is mandatory.

Work Location

This position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.