HSE Country Manager SA

About the Role

CTS Group is seeking an experienced HSE Country Manager to lead the Health, Safety, and Environment management system at a country level. This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and involves leading a team of HSE professionals to ensure compliance with local regulations and company standards. The successful candidate will serve as the senior HSE authority and advisor to country leadership, driving continuous improvement in safety performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and lead the country HSE strategy, standards, and management system.
• Ensure full compliance with local HSE regulations and authority requirements.
• Lead, develop, and coordinate site HSE teams across all projects and facilities.
• Drive a proactive safety culture and a 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.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a credible leader with a degree and recognized HSE qualifications, such as a NEBOSH Diploma. The ideal candidate will have proven experience leading HSE at a senior or country level, setting the safety tone from the top within construction, manufacturing, or industrial operations.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Over 10 years of proven experience as an HSE Manager at a country or senior multi-site level.
• A strong track record of improving safety performance and building a robust safety culture.
• Experience managing regulatory compliance and authority relationships.
• Relevant degree and recognized HSE qualifications (*, NEBOSH Diploma).

The Impact of This Role

As the HSE Country Manager, you will be the senior guardian of safety across the country. This role is central to leading the culture and systems that ensure the safety of every individual on every site within CTS Group's operations.