Senior Health & Safety Manager

About Mace

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

This is an opportunity to work on one of the largest programmes in Saudi Arabia. This unique project consists of major mixed‑use development including sports facilities, entertainment, and arts along with all associated infrastructure. Mace is one of the delivery partners requiring high‑calibre and experienced professionals to lead integrated teams throughout each phase of the project.

• Manage the development and implementation of the project HSE strategy during the design phase.
• Review design proposals to ensure health, safety, and buildability risks are identified and mitigated (design risk reviews / HAZID / HAZOP).
• Ensure HSE considerations are embedded into construction planning, logistics strategies, temporary works and sequencing.
• Contribute to pre‑construction planning, risk workshops, and constructability reviews.
• Act as the primary HSE oversight lead during site mobilisation and construction.
• Undertake regular site inspections, audits, and safety walks to monitor compliance.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor HSE performance across all work fronts.
• Identify unsafe practices, trends and risks, and ensure timely escalation and corrective action.
• Support implementation of improvement and recovery actions where performance falls below expectations.
• Promote a proactive, risk‑based approach to HSE across the project.
• Promote a collaborative, solutions‑focused approach to safety management.
• Support alignment between design, construction and operational safety requirements.

• Degree qualification in Health & Safety, Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Chartered or professional HSE qualification (NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent).
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in construction HSE roles on major projects.
• Proven experience across design and build projects, pre‑construction & construction phases and major commercial/mixed‑use developments.
• Experience with in delivery partner/PMC environments preferred.
• Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and relevant work experience on high‑valued projects/programmes for a project management consultancy business, required for immigration and client approval.

Safety first – Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus – Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long‑term relationships with our clients.

Integrity – Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity – For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. We are also open to discussing part‑time, flexible and hybrid working options if suitable for the role.

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