Quality Health & Safety Director
by Robert Walters in Construction & Infrastructure
A leading Tier 1 main contractor based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is seeking a Quality Health & Safety Director to lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment) policies and management systems for large-scale construction projects ranging from 500M SAR to 5BN SAR across hospitality, commercial, and leisure sectors. The role focuses on championing a culture of quality, health, safety, and environmental responsibility across all levels of the organization while safeguarding employees, contractors, and stakeholders and improving operational efficiency. The position involves shaping QHSE strategies aligned with corporate objectives and international standards including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 while ensuring regulatory compliance at local, national, and international levels. The Quality Health & Safety Director will collaborate with senior leadership, project staff, clients, main contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to embed best practices across operations. The role includes overseeing QA/QC and HSE managers, leading audits, managing compliance reviews, delivering training programs, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and driving operational excellence. The Director will be responsible for building robust management systems, supervising multidisciplinary teams, and engaging stakeholders across large-scale construction environments. The position requires strong experience in construction or interiors fit-out sectors, expertise in QHSE strategy development, and hands-on experience with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards. The successful candidate will contribute to organizational reputation, operational performance, and risk management while working within a collaborative environment that values continuous improvement, compliance, and safety excellence.