About the Role HSE Manager Saudi Arabia

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced HSE Manager to lead the health, safety, and environmental strategy for a high-profile Stadium Construction Project in Saudi Arabia.

In this role, you will hold overall responsibility for driving project-wide HSE implementation across Civil, MEP, Electrical, Structural, Architectural, and Specialist Works. You will lead a large multidisciplinary HSE team, coordinate directly with the Client and PMC, and ensure full compliance through testing, commissioning, and final stadium operational handover.

Key Responsibilities for the HSE Manager Stadiums

  • HSE Strategy and Compliance: Lead project HSE strategy and ensure total compliance with Saudi Arabian regulations, Client and PMC requirements, and international safety standards.

  • HSE Planning and Risk Management: Develop and implement project-specific HSE plans, site procedures, risk assessments, and emergency response strategies.

  • High-Risk Operations Oversight: Maintain rigorous operational control over critical site activities including lifting, working at height, excavation, confined spaces, temporary works, electrical works, and commissioning or energization.

  • Audits, Inspections, and Investigations: Lead comprehensive site inspections, safety audits, root-cause incident investigations, and the execution of corrective actions.

  • Performance Tracking and Reporting: Monitor, manage, and continuously improve project HSE KPIs, leading and lagging indicators, and overall compliance metrics.

  • Stakeholder and Authorities Interface: Act as the primary HSE liaison coordinating between the Client, PMC, Design Consultants, Local Authorities, and Subcontractors.

  • Emergency Preparedness: Direct emergency response preparedness, lead crisis-management planning, and conduct regular emergency drills.

  • Training and Workforce Engagement: Drive behavioral safety campaigns, toolbox talks, workforce engagement programs, and continuous HSE training.

  • Commissioning and Handover: Ensure strict HSE readiness throughout the testing, commissioning, and operational handover phases of the stadium.

  • Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a large multidisciplinary site HSE team.

Mandatory Criteria and Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Health & Safety, or an equivalent discipline.

  • Experience: 20+ years of total construction experience, including at least 5+ years in senior HSE management roles.

  • Project Profile: Demonstrable track record operating as an HSE Manager or HSE Director on major stadium, sports venue, or mega construction projects.

  • Contractor Background: Main Contractor experience is strongly preferred.

  • Sports Venue Standards: Direct experience on venues built to FIFA, World Cup, Olympic, UEFA, AFC, or other international sporting standards is highly preferred.

  • Technical Scope: Strong background overseeing large-scale general construction and complex MEP projects.

  • Regional Experience: GCC or Saudi Arabia operational experience is preferred.

  • Certifications: Professional qualifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, ISO 45001, or equivalent certifications are preferred.

Salary and Benefits for the HSE Manager Stadiums KSA

  • Salary: 50,000 to 60,000 SAR per month Total Package (Tax-Free)

  • Visa: Full employment visa provided

  • Medical: Comprehensive medical insurance coverage provided

How to Apply for the HSE Manager Stadiums KSA Job Vacancy

If you meet the criteria and are ready to lead safety on a landmark sports project in Saudi Arabia, please send your CV in confidence to info@staffordlawrence.com quoting Reference: HSE/Stadia/26.

Before applying, please double check that you meet ALL of the following:

  • Degree Qualified: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, HSE, or equivalent.

  • 20+ Years Experience: Minimum 20 years in HSE with at least 5+ years in senior HSE management roles.

  • Stadium / Mega Project Track Record: Proven leadership on major sports venues or mega construction projects.

  • Main Contractor & MEP Background: Experience delivering complex main contractor scope including heavy MEP.

  • International Sports Venue Experience: Preferred experience on FIFA, World Cup, Olympic, UEFA, or AFC standard projects.

  • HSE Certifications: NEBOSH, IOSH, ISO 45001, or equivalent qualifications.