About SGS

SGS is a global leader in inspection, verification, testing, and certification services, recognized for its benchmarks in quality and integrity. The company operates an extensive network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories worldwide, supported by more than 89,000 employees.

The Role of Country QHSE Manager

The Country QHSE Manager provides strategic and operational leadership to foster a proactive, risk-based Health & Safety culture across the country. This full-time position is based in Eastern, Saudi Arabia, and requires over 10 years of experience. The role ensures alignment with SGS global standards and business objectives, focusing on embedding effective risk management, strengthening operational discipline, and integrating Health & Safety into all business activities to support sustainable and safe growth. The Country QHSE Manager acts as a trusted advisor to the Managing Director and leadership teams, influencing decision-making and ensuring strong governance, leadership accountability, and continuous improvement across all locations.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide strategic leadership by translating global and regional H&S strategy into a clear and actionable country roadmap aligned with business priorities.
• Drive a risk-based approach focusing on identification, assessment, and control of critical risks, ensuring effectiveness of controls rather than simple compliance.
• Lead the development of a strong safety culture, reinforcing leadership behaviors, accountability, and employee engagement across all levels of the organization.
• Ensure robust incident reporting, investigation, and learning processes, with a focus on root cause analysis and prevention of recurrence.
• Build organizational capability through coaching, training, and development of H&S personnel and operational leaders.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and SGS standards, and support integration of H&S into acquisitions, projects, and operational changes.

Core Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Risk Leadership: Anticipates, prioritizes, and manages critical risks using data-driven insights and proactive approaches.
• Influencing & Engagement: Builds trust, influences stakeholders at all levels, and integrates Health & Safety into business decision-making.
• Safety Culture Leadership: Drives behavioral change, ownership, and accountability, fostering a positive and proactive safety culture.
• Operational Excellence: Ensures consistent and effective implementation of the Health & Safety Management System with measurable performance outcomes.
• Team Leadership & Capability Building: Develops high-performing teams and builds capability through coaching, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.

Experience Required

Candidates for this position should possess a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in Health & Safety management.

Work Type

This is a full-time employment opportunity.