HSE Director
A HSE Director is responsible for key functions within their domain of expertise. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across kuwait, saudi with 2 recent postings.
A HSE Director in the GCC region requires hse, communication, leadership, audit, compliance. A HSE Director is responsible for key functions within their domain of expertise. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Salary across the GCC
Monthly gross median in local currency, by country × seniority.
| Country | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior | Lead / Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 18,000 AED | 31,500 AED | 49,000 AED | 67,500 AED |
| Saudi Arabia | 17,500 SAR | 30,000 SAR | 46,500 SAR | 64,500 SAR |
| Qatar | 19,000 QAR | 33,000 QAR | 51,000 QAR | 70,500 QAR |
| Kuwait | 1,500 KWD | 2,550 KWD | 4,000 KWD | 5,550 KWD |
| Oman | 1,650 OMR | 2,850 OMR | 4,450 OMR | 6,150 OMR |
| Bahrain | 1,600 BHD | 2,700 BHD | 4,200 BHD | 5,850 BHD |
How HSE Director pay varies in the UAE
UAE · mid-level · monthly gross in AED
Based on 500 data points · updated June 15, 2026 · How we estimate
By company size
Median compensation varies with headcount.
Top-paying industries
Median for this role, ranked by sector.
Estimates modelled from GCC pay surveys and live posting volume — a directional guide, not a live salary feed.
Required skills
Top hiring companies
- Sommerman Skinner Associates (SSA Limited)
- Guildhall
Active markets
- kuwait
- saudi
- 01
Experience working on large scale build projects (previous airport experience would en welcomed)
- 02
NEBOSH General Certificate
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Degree / Diploma in HSE Management
- 04
Guildhall is exclusively supporting a newly awarded 4.5
- 05
based leadership role requiring strong experience in large
- 06
Develop and execute the overall HSE plan, policies, and project
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wide safety strategy.
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Lead, mentor, and oversee the full HSE team including HSE Managers, Officers, and Safety Inspectors.
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