QHSE Manager

About the Role

Parsons is seeking a QHSE Manager for a full-time position in Tabuk, Tabuk. This role involves leading and managing all Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) aspects on a Water Pipeline project. The QHSE Manager will ensure that contractors and project teams deliver work safely, in compliance with statutory, client, and contractual requirements, and to the required quality standards, while protecting people, assets, and the environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the project QHSE Management Plan, procedures, and governance framework, aligned with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and client/regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve contractor QHSE plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), method statements, risk assessments, and environmental management plans before work commences.
• Provide QHSE oversight for high-risk pipeline activities, including deep excavations, trenching, lifting operations, pipe stringing and welding, hydrotesting, confined space entry, crossings, and tie-ins to live infrastructure.
• Lead site inspections, audits, and surveillance of contractors, verifying compliance with QHSE requirements and driving the timely close-out of non-conformances (NCRs) and corrective actions.
• Oversee quality assurance and control of pipeline materials and works, including material inspections, welding and coating quality, NDT, pressure testing, and as-built verification.
• Lead incident reporting, investigation, and root cause analysis, ensuring lessons learned are shared and preventive actions are implemented across the project.
• Manage environmental compliance, including permits, waste management, dust and noise control, dewatering, ecological and archaeological protection, and site reinstatement.
• Drive road safety, fatigue management, and journey management across the long linear worksite, including traffic management at road crossings and haul routes.
• Monitor, analyze, and report QHSE performance (leading and lagging KPIs) to the Project Director and senior management, with clear recommendations for improvement.
• Promote a strong safety and quality culture through leadership engagement, campaigns, toolbox talks, inductions, and recognition initiatives.
• Ensure emergency response, medical, and evacuation arrangements are in place and tested across remote pipeline locations.
• Support testing, commissioning, and handover, ensuring QHSE and quality documentation is complete and accepted for project close-out.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent).
• ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 Lead Auditor certification.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience is required.
• Chartered membership of IOSH, CQI, or IEMA (or equivalent) is highly desirable.

Work Environment

This role is based in Tabuk, Tabuk, and involves working on a water pipeline project. The position is full-time and requires active management of QHSE matters across various site activities, including remote locations.

Company Overview

Parsons fosters an innovative culture that empowers employees to achieve their full potential. The company is guided by a leadership vision that values people, embraces agility, and fosters growth.

Application Information

Salary for this position will be disclosed during the recruitment process.