Job description

The HSE Lead (Health, Safety & Environmental Management Systems) role at Egis, an international engineering, consulting, construction engineering, and mobility services organization operating across 100 countries, is a senior-level position based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, responsible for leading and overseeing comprehensive health, safety, and environmental (HSE) programs across infrastructure, engineering, and development projects. The role focuses on developing, implementing, and maintaining HSE policies, procedures, and management systems aligned with local Saudi Arabian standards and international HSE regulations, including ISO standards, to ensure full regulatory compliance and promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility. The HSE Lead is responsible for conducting regular risk assessment activities and safety audits to identify hazards, implementing corrective and preventive actions, and leading incident investigation processes including root cause analysis to prevent recurrence. The position involves collaborating with management and cross-functional department heads to ensure HSE compliance across all operational activities, while acting as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and external HSE auditors. The role requires designing and delivering HSE training programs to improve employee awareness, competence, and adherence to safety standards. The HSE Lead monitors and evaluates HSE performance metrics, conducts HSE data analysis, and prepares detailed reports for senior management to support decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives. The position includes managing HSE-related projects and initiatives, driving improvements in safety and environmental performance, and ensuring alignment with Egis’ commitment to sustainable development and resilient infrastructure. The role demands strong project management capabilities to handle multiple initiatives simultaneously, while promoting a proactive safety culture through leadership, communication, and engagement across all organizational levels within a complex engineering and construction environment.