Environment, Health and Safety Manager; Saudi National

Arena is an international integrated event services company. The company provides event solutions, designing and delivering temporary environments to a variety of sporting, commercial, and cultural events across the globe.

With a global reach that extends from the US, UK, Middle East, and Asia, Arena prides itself on its ability to provide the ‘Arena Standard’ around the world, offering a truly tailored and bespoke experience. Arena “turns space into place”.

Flagship recurring events include the Olympics, Rugby World Cup, Commonwealth Games, Ryder Cup, European Tour, Wimbledon Championships, and PGA Tour the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (Jeddah), Formula 1 hospitality structures, Riyadh Season, Soundstorm (MDLBeast), LIV Golf events, Diriyah E-Prix

Job Title: HSE Supervisor.

Reporting Into: Regional HSE Manager

Direct Reports: HSE Officers / Site Safety Supervisors (Projects)

Location: KSA (Office & Site-Based)

Contract Type: Full-Time

The HSE Manager – Department is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and enforcing health, safety, and environmental standards across all construction projects. The role ensures compliance with local regulations, client requirements, and Arena HSEQ policies, while promoting a proactive safety culture across manufacturing facilities, yards, and project sites.

• Implement Arena’s HSEQ policies and regional safety strategy across the department.
• Develop project-specific HSE plans, risk assessments, and method statements for works.
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory authorities and client HSE standards.
• Support the Regional HSE Manager in aligning operations with group safety objectives.

• Conduct regular inspections across fabrication yards, warehouses, and project sites.
• Monitor high-risk activities including lifting operations, work at height, hot works, and structural installations.
• Ensure safe practices in assembly, transportation, and installation activities.
• Enforce compliance with PPE requirements and safe working procedures.
• Lead hazard identification and risk assessments for construction activities.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Maintain incident logs and ensure timely reporting to management and regulatory bodies where required.
• Track and close out corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

• Conduct safety inductions, toolbox talks, and awareness sessions for site and yard personnel.
• Coach and mentor HSE Officers and supervisors within the team.
• Promote a positive safety culture through engagement and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support competency assessments and safety training programs.

• Prepare weekly and monthly HSE reports for the Department and Regional HSE Manager.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Monitor safety KPIs and provide recommendations for performance improvement.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and Arena governance frameworks.

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, or related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years of HSE experience, including construction or project-based environments.
• Strong knowledge of GCC HSE regulations (KSA).
• Experience in temporary structures, builds, or construction is essential.
• Strong leadership and enforcement capability with balanced stakeholder management.
• Excellent knowledge of risk management and site safety controls.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to operate in fast-paced project environments.
• High attention to detail and commitment to compliance.
• Professional integrity and strong decision-making ability under pressure.