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Work history
Education
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Client Approvals
Certification
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Core Duties & Responsibilities
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Ahmed Salama

Ahmed Salama

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Seasoned HSE professional with over 19 years of experience in leading Health, Safety, Environment, and Well-being (HSEW) initiatives within major construction and infrastructure projects across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE. Expertise includes developing HSE management systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing project risks while fostering a strong safety culture.

Overview

3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience

Work history

HSE Manager

WSP | King Salman Park (KSP)
Riyadh, KSA
2025.10 - Current
  • Project: King Salman Park (KSP) – CP04
  • Client: KSPF
  • PMO : PARSONS
  • Project Value: 5.9 B SAR

Project Scope : · King Salman Park (KSP) in Riyadh is a mega development project aimed at creating one of the world's largest urban parks, featuring cultural, entertainment, sports, and environmental attractions. The project involves the construction and supervision of infrastructure, buildings, landscaping, utilities, and public facilities, while ensuring compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and project management requirements.

HSE Manager

WSP | King Khalid International Airport
Riyadh, KSA
2025.05 - 2025.10
  • Program : KKIA ( T5-CONVESION - CONCOUSE-A & CAGRO APRON AREA REHABILITAION).
  • Client: RAC
  • PMO : TYPSA

Project Scope : T5 Conversion – Concourse A & Cargo Apron Area Rehabilitation, KKIA, Riyadh: Provided HSE management and construction supervision support for the rehabilitation and upgrade of Concourse A, Cargo Apron facilities, and Terminal 5 infrastructure, ensuring contractor compliance, safe project execution, risk management, and adherence to airport operational and safety requirements.

HSE Manager

BEC Arabia
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
2023.11 - 2026.08
  • Project: STC Smart Square Project
  • Client: AQALAT
  • Supervision Consultant: SAUDCONSULT
  • Project Value: 700 Million SAR

Scope of Work: Construction of the first phase of the smart city program that STC has launched, the project will include the construction of 6 towers along with a new hotel including all related infrastructure works, roads, landscaping and utility area buildings

with built-up area of around 155,000 m2.

HSE Lead

Saudi Arabian Parsons Limited
Jeddah, KSA
2022.08 - 2023.06
  • Project :Al Arous Project Phase 1
  • Client: :ROSHN Real Estate
  • Project Value: 3B SAR

Scope of Work: Led construction of residential and public amenity buildings Coordinated development of road networks and infrastructure Oversaw construction of two primary substations' design, supply, construction and operation and maintenance of a modular sewage treatment plant.

Health & Safety Manager

Parsons International Limited
Doha, Qatar
2015.04 - 2022.08
  • Project 1: Dukhan Road East Contract – 7.7 B QR.
  • Project 2: FIFA Readiness Project 7 - Surface & Ground Water Network - 470 M QR.
  • Client: Public Works Authority (Ashghal).

Scope of Work:

Project 1 : Construction and upgrade of Dukhan Road, Al Gharaffa Street, and associated junctions and access roads, including road infrastructure improvements, public facilities, cycling tracks, parks, and a multifunctional community venue, enhancing transportation connectivity and public amenities in the project area.

Project 2 :New surface water collection network to include micro tunnels and pipes; new gullies and gully connections; Temporary and permanent shafts and manholes including associated hydraulic structures and flow control structures; and hydraulic connections to new and existing structures.

Sr. HSE Specialist/Lead

Saudi Arabian Parsons Limited
, Saudi Arabia
2014.04 - 2015.05
  • Project: Medina Housing Infrastructure Program
  • Client: Ministry of Housing, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • Project Value: 1 Billion SAR

Scope of Work: Construction and development of a separate community site including apartments, townhouses, and villas. The communities include mosques, medical facilities, schools, police stations, parks, landscaped open spaces, commercial/retail development, electrical substations, and sewage treatment plants to provide complete and modern communities attractive to Saudi citizens

HSE Supervisor/Site HSE In-Charge/Engineer

Al Jaber Transport & General Contracting L.L.C
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2011.09 - 2014.04
  • Project: Al Jaber Transport & General Contracting L.L.C, Abu Dhabi, UAE
  • Client: GASCO.

Scope of Work: Construction of full Gasco housing camp, Abu Dhabi, UAE

HSE SUPERVISOR / HSE IN-CHARGE IN MEP, SAS (SPECIAL AIRPORT SYSTEM)

THERMO LLC
Dubai
2007.08 - 2011.10
  • Project: Dubai International Airport Terminal 3, Concourse & car Park
  • Client: Dubai Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) / Dubai Airports, Government of Dubai

Scope of Work: Construction of MEP scope at Dubai International Airport Terminal 3, including the Concourse and multi-story Car Park facilities, comprising terminal buildings, passenger handling areas, aircraft gates, supporting infrastructure, utilities, access roads, and associated airport facilities to enhance passenger capacity and airport operations.

Education

Bachelor's Degree of Arts and Education - German Language

Cairo University
Cairo | Egypt
2001.05 - 2006.06

Level 6 NVQ Diploma in OHS -

Pro Qual
UK
2022.01 -

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Risk Management
  • Incident Investigation
  • Safety Auditing
  • Site Inspection
  • Hazard Analysis
  • Safety Training
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Emergency Response
  • Safety Reporting
  • Safety Culture
  • Continuous Improvement

Client Approvals

· King Salman Park (KSP)

· King Khalid International Airport (KKIA)

· Diriyah Gate Company Limited (DGCL)

· AQALAT - KSA

· ROSHN - KSA

· Public Works Authority (Ashghal)- QATAR

· MOH - KSA

· GASCO. - UAE

· Dubai Department of Civil Aviation (DCA

Certification

· NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) in Occupational Health and Safety (UK)

· ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety Management System Lead Auditor

· ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System Auditor Conversion

· OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Training (USA)

· Occupational Safety and Health Advanced Diploma (IASP)

· Incident Investigation Certification

· Certified Fire Safety Management

· Certified Environmental Management Training

· NEBOSH Incident Investigation Certification

Affiliations

  • Graduate Member of Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) - 229742
  • Progressing towards CMIOSH

LANGUAGES

Arabic
Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
German
Intermediate

Core Duties & Responsibilities

· Develop, implement, and maintain the Project HSE Management System.

· Prepare and enforce project-specific HSE plans, procedures, and programs.

· Ensure compliance with client requirements, Saudi regulations, and international HSE standards.

· Lead comprehensive risk assessments and hazard identification activities.

· Establish and manage Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems for high-risk activities.

· Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and compliance assessments.

· Monitor contractor HSE performance and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

· Review and approve contractor HSE plans, RAMS, and safety programs.

· Lead incidents, accidents, and near-miss investigations and determine root causes.

· Develop and track corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.

· Prepare and present HSE reports, statistics, KPIs, and performance trends to management.

· Develop, test, and maintain emergency response and evacuation plans.

· Organize and deliver HSE inductions, training programs, and awareness campaigns.

· Promote and strengthen a positive safety culture across the project.

· Lead safety committees, forums, management walks, and leadership inspections.

· Liaise with clients, contractors, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders on HSE matters.

· Ensure proper documentation and record keeping of all HSE activities and compliance requirements.

· Manage environmental protection programs, including waste management, pollution control, and sustainability initiatives.

· Mentor, coach, and develop HSE personnel and contractor safety teams.

· Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall project HSE performance and worker wellbeing.

Timeline

HSE Manager

WSP | King Salman Park (KSP)
2025.10 - Current

HSE Manager

WSP | King Khalid International Airport
2025.05 - 2025.10

HSE Manager

BEC Arabia
2023.11 - 2026.08

HSE Lead

Saudi Arabian Parsons Limited
2022.08 - 2023.06

Level 6 NVQ Diploma in OHS -

Pro Qual
2022.01 -

Health & Safety Manager

Parsons International Limited
2015.04 - 2022.08

Sr. HSE Specialist/Lead

Saudi Arabian Parsons Limited
2014.04 - 2015.05

HSE Supervisor/Site HSE In-Charge/Engineer

Al Jaber Transport & General Contracting L.L.C
2011.09 - 2014.04

HSE SUPERVISOR / HSE IN-CHARGE IN MEP, SAS (SPECIAL AIRPORT SYSTEM)

THERMO LLC
2007.08 - 2011.10

Bachelor's Degree of Arts and Education - German Language

Cairo University
2001.05 - 2006.06
Ahmed Salama