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About Dar Al Riyadh Consultants

Dar Al Riyadh Consultants is a leading firm seeking an experienced HSE Manager to join its team. The company specializes in overseeing major construction and infrastructure projects, with a strong commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and environmental performance.

The Role of HSE Manager

The HSE Manager will be responsible for the comprehensive oversight and monitoring of contractor HSE performance on significant construction or infrastructure projects. This full-time role, based in Medina, involves ensuring strict compliance with approved project standards, contractual requirements, and all applicable regulations on behalf of the client.

Key Responsibilities

• Review Contractor HSE plans, procedures, policies, and project-specific requirements.
• Monitor Contractor and CSC HSE performance against approved project standards and contractual requirements.
• Assess risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work from an HSE perspective.
• Conduct PMC HSE inspections, audits, safety observations, and compliance assessments.
• Monitor high-risk construction activities and ensure appropriate control measures are implemented.
• Oversee Permit-to-Work (PTW) arrangements where applicable.
• Identify unsafe conditions, acts, and practices, and monitor the timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Review incidents, accidents, near misses, and safety observations, and participate in incident investigations.
• Monitor Contractor HSE induction, training, toolbox talks, and competency requirements.
• Monitor emergency preparedness, response arrangements, and site emergency procedures.
• Coordinate with Logistics, Construction, Planning, and other PMC functions regarding vehicle, pedestrian, access, and site safety.
• Monitor environmental controls, including waste management, dust, noise, pollution prevention, and spill control.
• Track Contractor HSE KPIs, performance trends, leading/lagging indicators, and recurring risks.
• Participate in HSE, construction, progress, and coordination meetings.
• Monitor HSE compliance during testing, commissioning, completion, and handover activities.
• Provide regular HSE reports, identify key risks and trends, and submit recommendations to PMC management and the Client.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10-18 years of total professional experience.
• 8-12 years of experience specifically in similar HSE management roles.
• 7-10 years of experience within the GCC/KSA region.
• Proven experience overseeing HSE performance on major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience with a PMC or engineering consultancy, monitoring Contractor HSE performance on behalf of the Client, is preferred.
• Experience on major infrastructure, urban development, and multidisciplinary construction projects is preferred.
• Relevant professional HSE certification such as NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent is preferred.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of HSE management systems, risk assessment, incident investigation, audits, inspections, Permit-to-Work (PTW), emergency response, and environmental management.
• Experience managing and coordinating with Contractors, CSCs, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong knowledge of applicable Saudi/GCC HSE regulations, international standards, and project requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, reporting, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Medina. Candidates with prior Saudi Arabia/GCC project experience are strongly preferred, contributing to projects that demand rigorous adherence to safety and environmental protocols.