Senior Manager - Safety, Health & Environment

We are seeking an exceptionally experienced and strategic-minded Senior Manager - Safety, Health & Environment to join our organization in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. In this pivotal leadership role, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive safety, health, and environmental programs across all operational areas. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to creating a culture of safety excellence while ensuring full compliance with Saudi Arabian regulations and international standards. You will leverage your extensive industry expertise to drive organizational transformation and establish the company as a safety and environmental leader.

• Develop, implement, and maintain integrated safety, health, and environmental management systems and policies aligned with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements, with strategic oversight of enterprise-wide programs
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and hazard analyses to identify potential workplace hazards and implement preventive and corrective measures across complex operational environments
• Lead incident investigations, analyze root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence, establishing organizational learning mechanisms
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Arabian labor laws, occupational health and safety regulations, and environmental legislation, serving as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities
• Oversee the development and delivery of comprehensive safety training programs for all organizational levels, including executive-level safety leadership development
• Manage safety performance metrics, analyze trends, and prepare strategic reports for senior management and regulatory bodies, translating data into actionable insights
• Conduct internal and external audits to assess compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards, and drive continuous improvement based on findings
• Collaborate with operational teams and senior leadership to integrate safety practices into daily work processes, procedures, and organizational culture
• Maintain and update safety documentation, records, and regulatory filings, ensuring organizational readiness for audits and inspections
• Represent the organization in dealings with regulatory authorities and external stakeholders on safety and environmental matters, building strategic partnerships
• Lead cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives in safety and environmental performance, championing innovation and best practices
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety, health, and environmental objectives, driving accountability across the organization
• Mentor and develop safety professionals and operational leaders, building organizational capability and succession planning
• Provide strategic counsel to executive leadership on safety and environmental risks, opportunities, and organizational positioning