HSE LEADERSHIP · SAUDI ARABIA

Protecting people.
Strengthening performance.

Sohaib Raza Shakeel is an HSE Manager based in Saudi Arabia with 12+ years of experience in construction, infrastructure, metro, utilities and high-rise projects across Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Pakistan.

12+Years in HSE
7Major project roles
3Countries
Sohaib Raza Shakeel, HSE Manager
Current roleHSE ManagerBin Omairah · RCU, AlUla

About Sohaib Raza Shakeel:
HSE leadership for complex environments.

Results-driven HSE Manager delivering safety excellence across potable water reservoirs, metro transit systems, wastewater plants, road infrastructure and high-rise developments. I combine strategic leadership, field presence and reporting discipline to strengthen compliance and create a proactive safety culture.

PROJECT EXPERIENCERCUNWCRIYADH METRO

How I create safer,
stronger operations.

01Strategic HSE Leadership
02Risk Assessment & Hazard Control
03Incident Investigation & RCA
04Site Inspections & Audits
05ISO 45001 / 14001 Compliance
06Emergency & Crisis Management
07Contractor Management
08HSE Training & Induction
09KPI Reporting & Analytics

Progressive HSE leadership.

2024 — Present

HSE Manager

Bin Omairah Contracting Co.

AlUla, Saudi Arabia

Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) · Strategic Potable Water Reservoirs — 50,000 m³ & 15,000 m³

  • Lead project HSE planning, inspections and compliance across high-risk infrastructure work fronts.
  • Direct risk controls for deep excavations, confined spaces, heavy equipment, concrete works and critical lifting.
  • Manage investigations, regulatory coordination, workforce training, emergency drills and executive KPI reporting.
Nov 2021 — 2024

HSE Manager

Astra Construction

Saudi Arabia

Boutique hotels · Educational buildings · Heritage sites · Utility projects

  • Standardized HSE implementation across a diverse portfolio of concurrent construction projects.
  • Controlled contractor performance and led audits, incident reviews, training and KPI-led improvements.
2020 — 2021

HSSE Manager — Head of Department

Aziz Company for Contracting & Industrial Investment

Saudi Arabia

NWC · Pipelines · Wastewater plants · High-rise commercial buildings

  • Directed the HSSE department across critical infrastructure and high-rise developments.
  • Supervised tower crane, scaffolding, MEP, concrete and work-at-height controls through all project phases.
2017 — 2020

HSE Coordinator

RDB El-Seif

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

ANM · Riyadh Metro Transit Project — Line 3

  • Coordinated site-wide HSE activities, daily inspections and continuous improvement on a major transit programme.
2015 — 2017

HSE Coordinator

Al-Carat Mamadou

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

FAST Consortium · Riyadh Metro Transit Project — Line 5

  • Maintained worksite compliance, audit readiness and timely close-out of client observations.
2014 — 2015

Safety Officer

TRUST Safety & Security Services LLC

UAE

Pharmaceutical & Oil and Gas sectors

  • Monitored and enforced safety performance standards across critical industrial projects.
2010 — 2013

Safety Officer

Habib Constructions

Pakistan

Lahore Metro Bus Project — 27 km

  • Implemented site HSE protocols, toolbox talks, JSAs and risk assessments for a major urban transit project.

Qualifications that support
confident decisions.

01

OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Management

02

OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Management

03

ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor — IRCA Certified

04

ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor

05

NEBOSH International General Certificate

06

IOSH Managing Safely

07

Train-the-Trainer (TOT)

08

COSHH — RoSPA

09

Environmental Awareness — RoSPA Dubai

10

RMP — In Progress

Specialized training

Confined Space Safety · Fire Safety & Emergency Response · Crane & Hoist Hand Signals · Forklift, Aerial Boom & Scissor Lift Pre-Inspection · Wire Rope Rigging · Basic First Aid

Frequently asked questions.

Clear, factual answers about Sohaib Raza Shakeel’s HSE experience, qualifications and project background.

Who is Sohaib Raza Shakeel?

Sohaib Raza Shakeel is an HSE Manager based in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, with more than 12 years of occupational health, safety and environmental experience across major construction and infrastructure projects.

How many years of HSE experience does Sohaib Raza have?

He has more than 12 years of progressive HSE experience, including leadership roles as HSE Manager and HSSE Head of Department.

Which HSE roles is he qualified for?

His background aligns with HSE Manager, Safety Manager, EHS Manager and QHSE Manager roles in construction, infrastructure, utilities, transport and other high-risk operations.

Which industries and project types has he worked on?

His experience includes potable water reservoirs, metro transit, wastewater plants, pipelines, roads, high-rise commercial buildings, hotels, educational buildings, heritage sites, pharmaceutical facilities and oil and gas projects.

Which HSE qualifications does he hold?

His qualifications include OTHM Level 7 and Level 6 Occupational Health and Safety Management diplomas, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 Lead Auditor training, the NEBOSH International General Certificate, IOSH Managing Safely and specialist safety training.

Does he have ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 experience?

Yes. His competencies include ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management and ISO 14001 environmental management compliance, auditing and implementation.

Where has Sohaib Raza worked?

He has held HSE roles across Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Pakistan, including major projects in AlUla and Riyadh.

Which major clients and projects has he supported?

His project experience includes Royal Commission for AlUla potable water reservoirs, National Water Company infrastructure, Riyadh Metro Lines 3 and 5, and the 27-kilometre Lahore Metro Bus Project.

What scale of project experience does he have?

His documented portfolio spans more than 12 years, seven major project roles, two GCC markets, 50,000 m³ and 15,000 m³ potable water reservoirs, and a 27-kilometre urban transit project.

How can recruiters contact Sohaib Raza Shakeel?

Recruiters can contact him by email at sohaib.uae@outlook.com, by telephone at +966 59 398 2614, or through his LinkedIn profile.

Profile reviewed and updated: 4 August 2026

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