Regional HSES Lead - Saudi

Catalyst Talent Strategy Consulting; `Ar`ar; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyst Talent Strategy Consulting is seeking a Regional HSES Lead for Saudi Arabia with frequent site travel, including offshore. The role drives safety culture, leads audits, and ensures compliance with ISO standards and national regulations.

You will develop regional HSES strategies, mentor teams, and implement risk controls, PTW, and emergency plans while collaborating with operations, contractors, regulators, and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in OH&S or related field.
• NEBOSH International or IOSH certification.
• Lead Auditor for ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001.
• 7–10 years in HSES with 5+ years in leadership in oil & gas or inspection services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and monitoring of regional HSES strategies and SMART KPIs.
• Promote safety leadership and behavioral safety across all levels.
• Drive continuous improvement from data-driven insights.
• Maintain regulatory compliance plans and adherence to HSES laws.
• Lead PTW systems and risk assessments for high-risk activities like work at height.
• Serve as primary liaison during audits and with regulators/clients.
• Design and deliver HSES training for employees and contractors.
• Develop annual emergency response plans and drills.
• Report HSES performance to management and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with global sites to align HSES objectives.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Auditing

Training programs

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in OH&S or related field

NEBOSH International or IOSH

Lead Auditor ISO 9001/14001/45001

Job description

About the job Regional HSES Lead - Saudi

Job Title: HSES Manager Middle East (Various Location)
Location: Regional travel across project sites, including offshore

As a safety champion and compliance expert, the HSES Manager will shape a proactive safety culture, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure full alignment with international standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001), national regulations, and client-specific HSES expectations. This is a dynamic, field-oriented position requiring frequent site visits, audit leadership, and strong collaboration with operations, contractors, and regulators.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of regional HSES strategies, policies, and SMART KPIs.
• Promote visible safety leadership, mentorship, and behavioral safety programs across all levels.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement through data-driven insights and innovation.
• Maintain up-to-date Regulatory Compliance Plans (RCPs) and ensure adherence to international HSES laws.
• Lead risk assessments, Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems, and hazard controlsespecially for high-risk activities like working at height and rope access.
• Serve as the primary liaison during audits, inspections, and engagements with regulatory bodies and clients.
• Design and deliver targeted HSES training programs for employees, subcontractors, and site teams.
• Develop and execute annual emergency response plans, drills, and post-exercise evaluations.
• Monitor PPE compliance and competency assurance across the region.
• Support the rollout of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, including emissions reduction, waste management, and community engagement.
• Foster sustainable practices among suppliers, contractors, and local stakeholders.
• Analyze leading and lagging indicators to identify trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead incident investigations using methodologies like Tap Root or TopSet, ensuring effective root cause analysis and closure.
• Prepare executive HSES performance reports for management and stakeholders.
• Partner with global, regional, and site teams to align HSES objectives and share best practices.
• Support budget planning, technology adoption, and resource allocation to enhance HSES performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Professional certification: NEBOSH International, IOSH, or equivalent national qualification.
• Lead Auditor certification for ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001.
• Minimum 7 to10 years in HSES roles, with at least 5 years in leadership within oil & gas or inspection services.
• Proven expertise in risk assessment, incident investigation, regulatory compliance, and ESG programs.
• Valid BOSIET certification and offshore medical (OEUK or equivalent).
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively across regional and offshore project sites.

About Us:

Catalyst Talent Strategy Consulting is an executive search firm that is specialized in providing recruitment solution for our clients. We are registered with MOM in 2016.