Senior Health and Safety Manager

Mace Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking skilled professionals for a key role in health and wellbeing within a major development project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The position demands a degree in a relevant field, knowledge of building safety legislation, and proven leadership abilities. Responsibilities include implementing wellbeing standards, managing local operations, and championing continuous improvement. The company encourages applications from all candidates and offers hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in relevant subject essential.
• Chartered or professional membership is an advantage.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation is required.

Responsibilities

• Shape and implement health and wellbeing standards.
• Deliver group-wide programmes on time and within budget.
• Guide operational teams for local delivery.

Skills

Health and wellbeing standards implementation

Data analysis for improvement

Building safety legislation knowledge

Construction contracts knowledge

Education

Degree qualification in relevant subject

Chartered or professional membership

Job description

Overview

Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in March subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

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.

The project

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.

Provides visible health and wellbeing (H&W) leadership and direction. Provides specialist subject matter advice, guidance and assurance to senior leadership and operational teams. Support the delivery of the business and H&W strategy and objectives through ownership and delivery of projects, programs within the group H&W delivery plan.

You’ll be responsible for

• Shape and implement health and wellbeing standards.
• Deliver group-wide programmes on time, budget.
• Guide operational teams for local delivery.
• Partner with HR and HSW functions globally.
• Stay ahead of wellbeing research and trends.
• Analyse data to drive improvement.
• Manage supplier performance and stakeholder value.
• Champion continuous improvement and net zero goals.

You’ll need to have

• Degree qualification in the relevant subject essential.
• Chartered or professional membership is an advantage.
• Membership of RIBA, MICE, CIBSE, CIOB, RICS, CIAT or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development is preferred.
• Knowledge of building safety legislation, building standards, construction contracts, professional appointments and health and safety legislation.

Our values

• Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of well-being in every team.
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables and 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 fulfill 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 within the role.

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