Summary
Parsons is seeking a Health, Safety and Environment Manager for a major rail infrastructure project in Riyadh. The role leads the project HS&E function, manages a team of HS&E professionals, oversees contractor compliance and performance, and supports implementation of project management systems and safety procedures. Applicants need at least 15 years of experience on heavy civil engineering projects, experience leading HS&E teams, and a qualification such as NEBOSH, IOSH, IEMA or IRCA; Registered Lead Auditor status is also required. Metro, rail, tunneling and environmental management experience are desired.
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Job Description:
We are seeking a high-calibre, senior-level Health, Safety & Environment Manager to lead HS&E across a major rail infrastructure project. This is a key leadership role for an experienced professional with a proven track record of delivering HS&E excellence on large-scale, multi-million-dollar civil engineering or infrastructure projects. Reporting directly to the Project Director, you will lead the HS&E function and drive the implementation of a robust, proactive management strategy across every stage of the project. You will be strategic in approach, but equally comfortable being hands-on and visible across the project environment. With the credibility and gravitas to influence a complex matrix organization, you will build strong relationships with senior management, project teams, contractors and the client. You will champion a culture of continuous improvement and bring the project to life through a genuine commitment to our Zero Harm philosophy.
This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven HS&E leader who is passionate about delivering one of the region’s most significant rail projects.
What You’ll Be Doing
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
Supporting the Leadership Team, comprising of the Project Manager, Deputy Project Manager and Package Managers in driving and implementing the HS&E efforts on the project
Implementing and monitoring initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the HSE services and delivery
Planning and coordinating continuous improvement HSE actions for all phases of the project to share good practice, feedback experiences and drive best practice, typically through continuous improvement workshops, lessons learnt reviews
Managing a team of HSE professionals
Overseeing and reviewing the HSE requirements of the design-build (DB) contactors in matters such as such as contract compliance, RAMS and permits to work
Auditing, monitoring and reporting project and DB contractor HSE performance
Reviewing, implementing and maintaining the management systems for HSE, in line with regulatory standards
Ensuring the project team follows the relevant legislation, engineering and construction codes and standards
Leading, developing and updating the HSE policies, plans and procedure to comply as a minimum with the joint venture standards, local and international legal requirements
Developing and implementing Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP’s), Emergency Operating Procedure (EOP’s) and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP’s)
Identifying hazards and assessing safety risk, developing strategies to ensure products, system and applications are safe and reliable
Preparing HSE documents and processes such as Risk Assessment and Safe Systems of Work
Investigating and ensuring action to eliminate the cause of potential non-conformities to prevent their occurrence
Reporting all cases of non-conformity
Identifying then eliminating the root cause and prevent recurrences
Leading the investigation team of serious incident and accident reports
Preparing and submitting reports and follow-up in preventative and corrective actions
What Required Skills You’ll Bring
Minimum of 15 years experience on a heavy civils engineering project
Experience leading a team of HS&E professionals
NEBOSH, IOSH, IEMA, IRCA or equivalent
Registered Lead Auditor
Ability to deliver in a highly pressurized & fast paced environment
Ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization
Effective communication skills including the ability to make persuasive presentations to small and large audiences
What Desired Skills You’ll Bring
Experience on metros, rail or related project
Experience on tunneling projects
Have obtained a suitable Environmental Management Qualification
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