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About the Role

James L Williams Middle East is seeking an experienced Project HSE Manager to oversee Health, Safety, and Environmental operations for major construction projects in Riyadh. This full-time position requires a proactive individual dedicated to ensuring project safety, fostering a strong safety culture, and maintaining compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) activities across designated projects, ensuring adherence to the JLW Health, Safety & Environmental Management System (HSEMS).
• Ensure compliance with company HSE policies, procedures, safe work procedures, client-specific HSE requirements, and applicable legislation.
• Develop and implement project safe systems of work and environmental procedures, and support the preparation of Project HSE Plans.
• Review HSE manuals, method statements, work permit procedures, and safety equipment requirements to ensure compliance.
• Lead and participate in the investigation of project accidents and incidents, ensuring reports are prepared and corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
• Direct and coordinate the Project HSE team, ensuring effective implementation of HSE requirements across all project activities.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Clients, Project HSE Officers, and QA/QC teams to establish and maintain HSE procedures and documentation.
• Promote HSE awareness through training, communication, and engagement initiatives to foster a positive safety culture.
• Prepare and maintain project HSE records, statistics, reports, and performance data.
• Assess subcontractors' and suppliers' compliance with project HSE requirements and monitor their performance against approved Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Support project management in preparing project-specific HSE procedures, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Plan and conduct HSE inspections and audits, prepare reports, and monitor the closure of corrective actions.
• Prepare and coordinate project HSE training plans and oversee HSE Awards and Recognition Programs.
• Monitor the implementation of ESSW manuals and procedures during testing and commissioning activities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline, or a Level 5/6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in HSE management within MEP and construction projects.
• Mandatory NEBOSH General Certificate (GC/IGC).
• Proficiency with HSE Digital Management Systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint).
• Strong knowledge of HSE Management Systems, risk assessments, safe systems of work, and HSE procedures.
• Experience in leading project HSE teams, conducting inspections and audits, and managing incident investigations.
• Ability to develop and implement HSEMS standard operating procedures.
• Valid driving license is mandatory.

Required Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective leadership abilities.