HSSE Manager Al Futtaim Automotive BYD

About the Role

Al Futtaim Group is seeking an HSSE Manager to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Health, Safety, Security, and Environment programs for Al-Futtaim Automotive – BYD operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This full-time position ensures compliance with KSA regulatory frameworks and Al-Futtaim Group HSSE governance standards. The role reports to the Head of Government Relations & HSSE and is based across Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam, serving the wider KSA dealer network.

Role Purpose and Context

The HSSE Manager is directly accountable for protecting the workforce, customers, assets, and brand reputation across BYD showrooms, workshops, parts warehouses, and corporate sites. This role is critical for enabling business growth by ensuring uninterrupted operations, securing statutory certifications, and embedding a strong safety-first culture throughout the BYD KSA footprint. The position requires 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Loss Prevention and Risk Management 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, ensuring all findings are tracked to closure on the Site Compliance & Hazard Tracker.
• Conduct full-cycle incident investigations for all medium and high-severity events within 24 hours of occurrence and ensure 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.

Compliance and Regulatory Requirements

• 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.

Experience and Qualifications

Candidates for this role should possess 5-10 years of experience in Health, Safety, Security, and Environment management, with a strong understanding of KSA regulatory frameworks. The ability to manage complex compliance requirements and drive continuous improvement in HSSE programs is essential.

Application Process

The salary for this position will be disclosed during the interview process. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply directly.