Senior HSE Country Lead - Riyadh

CTS Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

CTS Group is seeking an accomplished HSE Manager to own the country HSE management system and lead a team of professionals across sites in Saudi Arabia. You will set safety strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement in safety performance.

You will report to country leadership, build a strong safety culture, manage incidents, audits, trainings, and KPI reporting. Strong English skills are required, Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree in engineering or science with recognized HSE qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma).
• Proven track record leading HSE at country or senior multi-site level.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 45001/14001 and local regulations.
• Fluent English; Arabic a plus.

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 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.

Skills

HSE leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Audit & incident investigation

Education

Degree in Engineering/Environment/Safety

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Job description

CTS Group is seeking an accomplished HSE Manager to own the country HSE management system and lead a team of professionals across sites in Saudi Arabia. You will set safety strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement in safety performance.

You will report to country leadership, build a strong safety culture, manage incidents, audits, trainings, and KPI reporting. Strong English skills are required, Arabic is a plus.