QHSE DIRECTOR

Job Description : QHSE DIRECTOR Working for a Leading Tier 1 Main Contractor Located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia QUALITY HEALTH AND SAFETY DIRECTOR Salary: Competitive and based on experience - Family Status (annual flights, Bupa, Visas x3) + Director Grade Bonus eligbility. Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia An esteemed organisation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is seeking a Quality Health and Safety Director to champion the development, implementation, and maintenance of robust QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment) policies and management systems for large scale Construction Projects in the region with projects ranging from 500M SAR - 5BN SAR within Hopsitality, Commercial, Leisure. This pivotal position offers you the opportunity to shape a culture of safety, quality, and environmental responsibility across all levels of the business. You will play an instrumental role in safeguarding the well-being of employees, contractors, and stakeholders while enhancing operational efficiency and upholding the company’s reputation for excellence. The organisation values collaboration, continuous improvement, and alignment with international standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001. If you are passionate about making a tangible impact on workplace safety and quality while working alongside knowledgeable professionals in a supportive environment, this is your chance to take your career to new heights. * • Lead the strategic direction of QHSE initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organisation. * • Oversee compliance with local, national, and international regulations by developing policies that meet or exceed ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) standards. * • Collaborate closely with senior management, project staff, clients, main contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure best practices are consistently applied across all operations. As a Quality Health and Safety Director based in Riyadh, you will be entrusted with shaping the future of QHSE within a respected organisation. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve collaborating with senior leaders to embed QHSE priorities into every facet of business operations. You will design forward-thinking strategies that not only meet but exceed regulatory requirements while promoting a culture where safety is second nature. By supervising dedicated managers in both QA/QC and HSE functions, you will ensure seamless execution of policies that protect people and assets alike. Your expertise will be called upon to lead audits, deliver impactful training sessions, engage constructively with internal teams as well as external partners—including clients and suppliers—and identify innovative ways to improve processes without compromising on quality or safety. Success in this role means creating an environment where everyone feels responsible for upholding the highest standards in quality health and safety. To excel as a Quality Health and Safety Director in this organisation you will bring substantial experience managing QHSE functions within demanding environments—ideally from sectors such as construction or interiors fit-out. Your background should demonstrate success in designing strategies that drive measurable improvements in workplace safety while supporting business objectives. You will have led diverse teams through periods of change by encouraging open communication channels built on mutual respect. Your technical proficiency must include hands-on familiarity with internationally recognised standards like ISO 9001/14001/45001 coupled with practical knowledge gained from overseeing audits or compliance reviews. A natural collaborator who thrives when connecting people across departments or companies—you understand how vital it is for everyone involved to share responsibility for maintaining high standards. Academic credentials underpinning your professional journey—such as degrees in engineering/science plus specialist certifications—will further strengthen your application. * Extensive experience in developing and implementing QHSE strategies within large-scale organisations or complex project environments. * Proven ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement through effective team leadership and collaborative engagement. * In-depth knowledge of international standards such as ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety). * Strong track record in policy development, implementation, monitoring compliance with relevant regulations at local, national, and international levels. * Exceptional interpersonal skills enabling you to build trust-based relationships with colleagues at all levels as well as external stakeholders including clients and contractors. * Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams including QA/QC Managers and HSE Managers within an operational context.

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