HS&E Manager (Metro/Rail Exp)

About the Role

Parsons Corporation is seeking a highly experienced Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) Manager to lead HS&E efforts for a major rail infrastructure project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time leadership position requires a professional with a proven track record of delivering HS&E excellence on large-scale civil engineering or infrastructure projects, particularly within the metro/rail sector. The HS&E Manager will report directly to the Project Director and will be responsible for driving a robust, proactive HS&E management strategy across all project stages.

Key Responsibilities

The HS&E Manager will lead and manage a team of HS&E professionals, ensuring the project adheres to the Zero Harm philosophy. Responsibilities include both strategic oversight and hands-on engagement across the project environment.

• Support the Leadership Team, including the Project Manager, Deputy Project Manager, and Package Managers, in implementing HS&E initiatives.
• Implement and monitor initiatives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of HS&E services and delivery.
• Plan and coordinate continuous improvement HS&E actions across all project phases through workshops and lessons learned reviews.
• Oversee and review the HS&E requirements of design-build (DB) contractors, including contract compliance, RAMS, and permits to work.
• Audit, monitor, and report on project and DB contractor HS&E performance.
• Review, implement, and maintain HS&E management systems in line with regulatory standards.
• Ensure the project team complies with relevant legislation, engineering, and construction codes and standards.
• Lead the development and updating of HS&E policies, plans, and procedures to meet joint venture standards and legal requirements.
• Develop and implement Emergency Preparedness Plans (EPPs), Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Identify hazards, assess safety risks, and develop strategies to ensure product, system, and application safety and reliability.
• Prepare HS&E documents and processes, such as Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work.
• Investigate and ensure actions are taken to eliminate the cause of potential non-conformities and prevent their recurrence.
• Report all cases of non-conformity and identify root causes to prevent recurrence.
• Lead investigation teams for serious incident and accident reports.
• Prepare and submit reports and follow up on preventative and corrective actions.

Required Experience and Qualifications

Candidates for this role should possess extensive experience in HS&E management within large-scale infrastructure projects, with a specific focus on metro or rail environments.

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in Health, Safety & Environment management.
• Demonstrated experience leading HS&E on major rail infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to deliver HS&E excellence on multi-million-dollar civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a team of HS&E professionals.
• Credibility and gravitas to influence complex matrix organizations and build relationships with senior management, project teams, contractors, and clients.
• Strategic in approach, yet comfortable with hands-on engagement in the project environment.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, focusing on a significant regional rail project. The role requires a commitment to continuous improvement and fostering a culture of safety.