Senior Project HSE Manager – Pharmaceutical​/Cleanroom Project

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project HSE Manager to lead all Health, Safety and Environmental activities on a pharmaceutical refurbishment project in Riyadh.

The project involves the refurbishment of clean rooms within an Aseptic Process Facility used for insulin production, including architectural cleanroom modifications, HVAC and extensive MEP installations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HSE professional with a strong background in pharmaceutical, cleanroom, industrial or complex MEP construction projects.

• Take overall responsibility for project HSE performance and implementation of the Project HSE Plan.
• Lead and coordinate site-based HSE personnel and subcontractor representatives.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and workforce engagement activities.
• Manage PTW systems, RAMS reviews and high-risk work activities.
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks and HSE training.
• Oversee contractor compliance and drive continuous safety improvement.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective action management.
• Provide HSE reporting and updates to project management and the client.

• Minimum 10 years' construction HSE experience.
• At least 5 years in a senior or lead HSE management position.
• NEBOSH International Diploma or equivalent.
• NEBOSH IGC (mandatory).
• Recognised IOSH, BCSP or equivalent HSE qualification.
• Proven experience in pharmaceutical, cleanroom, data centre, semiconductor or complex industrial/MEP construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction risk management, contractor management and high-risk activities.
• Previous Saudi Arabia or GCC project experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent English communication and reporting skills.

• Candidates must already be based in Saudi Arabia.
• Must hold a transferable Iqama or otherwise have the legal right to work in Saudi Arabia.
• Must be able to work on a freelance/self-employed basis and invoice for services.
• Visa sponsorship and work permit arrangements cannot be provided for this position.

• Six-month assignment, starting ASAP.
• Six days per week, with Friday as the rest day.
• 10 working hours per day.
• Full-time assignment with no rotation.