Health and Safety Manager, Major Oil and Gas Project- KSA, Johannesburg, South Africa

HSE Manager – Major Oil & Gas Project -KSA

A leading international engineering and project delivery organisation is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to join a high-profile oil & gas programme in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Operating at the forefront of large-scale energy projects, this organisation has a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure safely and efficiently across the Middle East. This role offers the opportunity to play a key leadership role in maintaining world-class health, safety, and environmental standards on a flagship project.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and implement HSE strategy across a major oil & gas project
• Ensure full compliance with client, regulatory, and international HSE standards
• Drive a strong safety culture across multidisciplinary teams
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations
• Interface with senior stakeholders, including client representatives and contractors
• Provide guidance, coaching, and leadership to site HSE teams

Requirements

• NEBOSH (IOSH advantageous), with knowledge of ISO 45001 & 14001 standards and audit practices
• Proven experience working in oil & gas projects
• Prior experience in the Middle East / GCC region
• Strong understanding of international HSE standards and best practices
• Demonstrated leadership experience in large, complex project environments
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on a prestigious, large-scale energy project
• Competitive tax-free package
• Long-term assignment with a leading international organisation
• Professional growth within a high-performing project environment
• Expatriate benefits including VISA and relocation assistance