HSE Country Manager - Riyadh SA

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Set and lead country HSE strategy, standards, and the management system.
• Ensure full compliance with local HSE regulations and authority requirements.
• Lead, develop, and coordinate site HSE teams across projects and facilities.
• Drive a proactive safety culture and zero-incident mindset.
• Oversee risk assessments, audits, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Lead incident investigation, reporting, and lessons-learned processes.
• Manage HSE training, competency, and awareness programs.
• Report HSE performance and KPIs to country and group leadership.

Qualifications and Skills

• Hold a degree and recognized HSE qualifications, such as NEBOSH Diploma, IOSH, or equivalent.
• Have strong knowledge of local HSE regulations and international ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Have experience leading HSE across multiple sites and teams.
• Construction, manufacturing, or mission-critical project experience is advantageous.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required; Arabic is a plus.

Experience Requirements

• Have proven experience as an HSE Manager at country or senior multi-site level.
• Demonstrate a track record of improving safety performance and building safety culture.
• Have experience managing regulatory compliance and authority relationships.

Leadership Qualities

• Demonstrate strong leadership, influencing ability, communication, stakeholder management, sound judgment, and organizational skills.

Employment Details

• Department: HSE.
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Employment level: Senior Level / Management.