Safety Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead and develop the company’s Health & Safety function across all operations. This newly created strategic and managerial role expands the current safety scope beyond Aramco-related projects to cover the company’s overall operations, including offices, branches, workshops, yards, and other operational sites. The role will be based in Khobar and may require visits to other company locations, including Riyadh, Jeddah, and any current or future sites.

• Develop and implement H&S policies, procedures, and safety ensuring alignment with applicable legislation and company standards.
• Manage execution of Health & Safety strategies, initiatives and plans to achieve departmental objectives.
• Provide expert guidance and leadership to projects and operations teams on all aspects of health and safety.
• Ensure all worksites, including branches, workshops, and yards, are fully compliant with company policies, client requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Develop and enforce H&S plans in line with company procedures and client expectations.
• Establish, monitor, and maintain transportation safety programs and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Oversee and ensure the effectiveness of safety training programs such as firefighting, defensive driving on- and off-road, and first aid.
• Conduct and lead regular inspections and audits across all operational areas to ensure compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Identify, assess, and control workplace hazards, ensuring appropriate mitigation measures are implemented.
• Lead risk assessments and ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
• Direct and oversee incident and accident investigations, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective/preventive actions are implemented.
• Monitor and evaluate H&S performance metrics, ensuring continuous improvement and reporting to senior management.
• Promote a strong safety culture across the organization through leadership, communication, and engagement initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the H&S team, ensuring capability development and high performance.
• Liaise with external stakeholders, including regulatory authorities, auditors, and clients, as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering or a related field (Occupational Safety, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering).
• NEBOSH or OSHA certification required. IOSH or other relevant safety certifications considered an advantage.
• Five to eight years of relevant Health & Safety / HSE / Safety experience.
• Minimum two years of managerial or team leadership experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, construction, logistics, transportation, automotive, oil & gas, or similar operational environments preferred.
• Experience in Aramco-related projects considered a plus.
• Strong English communication skills required.
• Arabic language skills required.
• Ability to work in both office and field environments.
• Ability to travel to company sites when required.
• Experience in managing or leading a safety team required.
• Experience in developing safety policies, procedures, plans, training programs, audits, and risk assessments required.