HSSE Manager Al Futtaim Automotive BYD📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Al Futtaim Group is seeking an experienced HSSE Manager to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Health, Safety, Security, and Environment programs for Al-Futtaim Automotive – BYD operations across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is based in KSA, covering operations in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam, as well as the wider dealer network.

Role Purpose and Context

The HSSE Manager ensures full compliance with KSA regulatory frameworks, including Saudi Civil Defense, MHRSD, HCIS (where applicable), SASO, and Environmental Authorities. The position aligns operational practices with Al-Futtaim Group HSSE governance standards and reports directly to the Head of Government Relations & HSSE. This role is critical for protecting the workforce, customers, assets, and brand reputation across BYD showrooms, workshops, parts warehouses, and corporate sites, enabling business growth through uninterrupted operations and statutory certifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive hazard identification and gap reporting across all assigned BYD KSA sites through scheduled inspections, risk assessments, and field walkthroughs.
• Reduce preventable incidents through structured corrective and preventive action plans, tracking all findings to closure on the Site Compliance & Hazard Tracker.
• Conduct full-cycle incident investigations for all medium and high-severity events within 24 hours, ensuring root-cause analysis is documented in the HSSE IMS.
• Maintain the Automotive Risk Register with up-to-date hazard observations, control measures, and residual risk ratings.
• Achieve and sustain a minimum 80% compliance score across all HSSE Compliance Audits for assigned sites.
• Ensure full alignment with all KSA HSSE legislation, including Saudi Civil Defense regulations, MHRSD Occupational Safety & Health requirements, HCIS standards where applicable, SASO, and Environmental requirements set by the National Centre for Environmental Compliance.
• Secure and renew all statutory permits, including Civil Defense Safety Certificates, Environmental Clearance, and Municipal HSSE clearances for trade license renewal.
• Stay current with KSA regulatory developments and proactively implement operational adjustments to safeguard the business from violations, financial penalties, and operational disruption.
• Ensure zero notices of violation across all assigned sites and no pending high-risk audit recommendations beyond 90 days.
• Represent Al-Futtaim Automotive – BYD in regulatory inspections, OEM HSSE audits, and third-party assessments.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this role should possess 6 to 12 years of relevant experience in Health, Safety, Security, and Environment management. A strong understanding and proven track record of compliance with KSA regulatory frameworks (Saudi Civil Defense, MHRSD, HCIS, SASO, and Environmental Authorities) are essential.

Work Environment and Travel

This position requires regular travel across all KSA regions, including weekends when necessary, to oversee operations across various sites.

Application Information

Interested candidates are invited to apply for this full-time opportunity.