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HSE Manager Role Overview

DAR ENGINEERING is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) management for a large-scale program in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time, on-site position reports to the Program Director and is responsible for establishing the HSSE direction, ensuring compliance with Saudi regulations, client requirements, and international standards across all contractors, subcontractors, and consultants.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the program HSSE plan, policies, and procedures in line with client requirements, applicable Saudi laws and regulations, and internationally recognized standards such as ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Lead, coach, and develop the HSSE team across the program's projects, setting clear roles, accountabilities, and performance expectations.
• Set leading and lagging HSSE targets and KPIs, and report performance and risks to program leadership and the client.
• Review and approve contractors' HSSE plans, method statements, risk assessments, and permit-to-work arrangements before work commences.
• Monitor HSSE performance during construction through site inspections, audits, and walkthroughs, ensuring timely closure of non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Integrate HSSE considerations into design reviews, constructability reviews, and planning of construction activities.
• Lead hazard identification and risk assessment, ensuring effective controls for high-risk activities such as working at height, excavation, lifting, confined spaces, and temporary works.
• Ensure compliance with national and international HSSE laws and regulations, and manage permitting processes and interfaces with regulatory and resource agencies.
• Oversee occupational health and industrial hygiene, environmental compliance and waste management, and site security arrangements, in coordination with the client and contractors.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations, root cause analysis, and sharing of lessons learned across the program.
• Prepare regular HSSE reports, statistics, and dashboards for management and the client, and support internal and external audits.
• Identify and implement improvements to HSSE systems, processes, and best management practices to minimize impacts during project execution.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will possess deep technical HSSE knowledge and proven leadership experience on large construction programs. A minimum of 10 years of experience in a relevant field is required, along with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and foster a strong safety culture from planning through project completion.

Work Environment and Benefits

This role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with an on-site work arrangement. The company supports a healthy work-life balance through flexible working hours, allowing some flexibility in daily start and finish times while maintaining a structured working schedule of up to 48 hours per week. Benefits include competitive salary and benefits, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and support for wellness. Relocation support is available for qualified candidates.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application online by the deadline of November 10, 2026. DAR Engineering is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Talent Acquisition team for a selection process that typically includes two interview stages.