Country QHSE Manager

About the role

The Country QHSE Manager leads health, safety and environmental initiatives for SGS across Saudi Arabia. Reporting to the Managing Director, the role shapes strategy, drives risk‑based safety culture and ensures compliance with both SGS standards and local regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Translate global and regional H&S strategy into a country‑specific roadmap aligned with business priorities.
• Implement a risk‑based approach focusing on identification, assessment and control of critical risks.
• Develop and embed a strong safety culture, reinforcing leadership behaviours and employee engagement.
• Oversee incident reporting, investigation, root‑cause analysis and learning processes.
• Coach, train and develop H&S personnel and operational leaders.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi regulations and SGS standards, supporting integration of H&S into acquisitions, projects and operational changes.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of experience in health, safety and environmental management.
• Proven ability to influence senior leadership and drive cultural change.
• Strong analytical and risk‑management skills.

Required skills

• Root Cause Analysis
• Incident reporting
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor
• Health Safety management
• Risk management
• Nebosh