HSE Director (Saudi National)

Jasara is a program management company in Saudi Arabia, established as a joint venture between Aramco, Jacobs, and the Public Investment Fund. With a focus on civil engineering and large-scale development, Jasara aims to set the standard for program delivery by helping shape complex projects with strong governance, operational excellence, and long-term impact.

In this role, you will provide strategic leadership for health, safety, and environmental performance across major programs, helping ensure that HSE standards are embedded into day-to-day operations and long-term project delivery. This is a high-impact leadership position with broad visibility across project teams, contractors, and senior stakeholders, suited to someone who can combine technical HSE expertise with strong judgment, influence, and oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and enforcement of HSE strategy across major program sites.
• Oversee regulatory compliance, audits, and incident investigations across Saudi operations.
• Drive contractor HSE performance improvement through inspections, coaching, and governance.
• Establish risk management frameworks and corrective action plans for complex projects.
• Report HSE performance metrics to executive leadership and key project stakeholders.Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, safety, or a related discipline.
• 20 years of experience leading HSE across large mixed-use and hospitality projects.
• Experience managing contractor compliance and working within enterprise risk frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi HSE regulations and experience with incident investigation practices.
• Experience interfacing with executive leadership, project directors, contractor leadership, and regulators.
• NEBOSH, IOSH, or an equivalent HSE certification is a plus.