LEAD - HSE (PROJECT)

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2 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Senior level
Logistics • Real Estate • Utilities • Industrial
The Role
Leads project health, safety, and environmental compliance across construction sites. Responsibilities include developing safety and emergency plans, conducting risk assessments, inspections, audits, training, toolbox meetings, emergency drills, incident investigations, and corrective actions. The role manages hazardous work permits, material safety compliance, waste disposal, traffic planning, environmental controls, HSE reporting, and team performance while supporting safety culture and regulatory compliance.
Summary Generated by Built In

Building the Future - One Project at a Time!

At El Seif, we embrace and embody our core values of excellence, integrity, and innovation in every aspect of our work from meticulous planning to expert construction, we consistently uphold the highest standards of excellence, ensuring that our projects are delivered with precision and attention to detail. With half a century of diverse experiences across a wide range of industries, ranging from public infrastructure to military and defense applications, we have honed our expertise and gained indispensable insights that enable us to tackle complex challenges and maintain our standard of delivering exceptional results. Our forward-thinking approach sets us apart as a trusted partner in the construction industry. By continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation, we strive to pioneer the future of construction, creating sustainable and impactful solutions that leave a lasting legacy.

Excellence, Integrity and, Innovation - every step of the way.

Responsibilities

The main purpose of the Lead - HSE (Project) job is to ensure compliance with set safety and environmental policies and procedures

  • Support the development of KSA national employees across the team to support corporate objectives, Saudization targets and the knowledge dissemination culture to ensure optimal building of internal capabilities and maximize their performance.
  • Support and conduct the affairs of the team with the highest standards of respect, integrity, accountability, agility, quality, safety and corporate governance.
  • Ensure compliance with Code of Ethics policy and adopting company values across all function’s employees and provide leadership to reinforce a strong people culture and ethical business practices.
  • Facilitate the adoption and utilization of systems and ERP in the function
  • Prepare and Implement project Safety & Emergency Plan/Program.
  • Monitor and ensure HSE orientation to new employees on projects is completed.
  • Reviews method statements and ensure risk assessment is completed. 
  • Ensures HSE compliance during site set up or mobilization stage. 
  • Ensure and monitor Safety toolbox meetings, HSE awareness sessions & training are being conducted 
  • Investigate incidents, conduct root cause analysis and identify & ensure correction & corrective actions are undertaken.
  • Prepare & schedule site emergency drills and make sure being held as planned.
  • Participate & review Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and compliance with recommended controls to mitigate hazards.
  • Review Material safety Data sheets & ensure its requirements being complied with.
  • Ensure material handling and storage is conducted in an approved manner. 
  • Prepare project Lesson Learnt Reports relating to HSE.
  • Conduct planned inspection, identifying potential hazards and ensuring controls are in place. 
  • Prepare traffic plan at the site.
  • Monitor waste management and ensure disposal as per safety plan. 
  • Identify & ensure field HSE procedures including work permits for hazardous jobs at the site if required. 
  • Conduct HSE audits and analyze the trends. 
  • Manage the performance of the team.
Qualifications
  • BA/ BSC/ Diploma in Safety Management or relevant 
  • NEBOSH / IOSH Managing Safely / OHSA Certification 
  • Minimum 7 years’ experience in HSE in a comparable sized operation to ESEC
  • Experience in the Middle East is a strong plus
  • Proficient in MS Office Suites
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English (Arabic is a plus)
  • Advanced in integrated management system. 
  • Advanced in occupational health and safety management.
  • Proficient in management of waste and dangerous substances.
  • Proficient in environmental impact.
  • Advanced in risk assessment and mitigation.

Additional Info:

This is a Full-time job offering standard benefits such as paid annual leave, public holidays, living allowances, healthcare coverage, and end of service benefits. We also offer discretionary benefits such as a performance bonus and merit increase along with training and development opportunities if eligible.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree, bachelor of science degree, or diploma in Safety Management or a relevant field
  • NEBOSH, IOSH Managing Safely, or OSHA certification
  • Minimum 7 years of HSE experience in a comparable-sized operation
  • Middle East HSE experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English
  • Arabic language proficiency
  • Advanced knowledge of integrated management systems
  • Advanced occupational health and safety management knowledge
  • Proficiency in waste and dangerous substances management
  • Proficiency in environmental impact management
  • Advanced risk assessment and mitigation skills

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The Company
40,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1951

What We Do

El Seif Group is a leading privately-held conglomerate based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, established in 1951. The group operates a diverse range of businesses across multiple sectors, including engineering and construction, real estate development, utility operations, logistics, facilities management, and healthcare. It is recognized as one of the leading private companies in the GCC, committed to delivering high professional standards and excellence.

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