Senior HSW Manager

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

Job summary

A leading construction and consultancy firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced professional to manage Health & Safety strategy and delivery on a major mixed-use development project. The role requires over 12 years of experience with a focus on high-level H&W policies and practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in large-scale construction projects within the GCC region. Mace values safety, client focus, integrity, and creating opportunities for team members.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Employee Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• 12+ years of post-graduate experience managing Health & Safety strategy.
• Experience on mixed-use development construction projects in the GCC.
• Ability to develop and drive implementation of H&W policies.

Responsibilities

• Implement health and wellbeing policies across the Programme.
• Lead execution of Group-wide H&W delivery plans.
• Cooperate with General contractor and supervision consultants.
• Provide expert guidance for local delivery of H&W initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for improvement through data analysis.
• Manage supplier relationships for H&W service delivery.
• Contribute to net zero carbon goals with sustainable practices.

Skills

Health and Safety management

Data analysis

Supplier relationship management

Sustainability practices

Education

Degree level education

Job description

Position status

This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in February 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.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Develops and drives implementation of health and wellbeing (H&W) policies, procedures, guidance, and standards across the Programme.
• Leads execution of Group-wide H&W delivery plans, programmes, and projects, ensuring timely and budget‑compliant outcomes.
• Coordinating effectively with General contractor and supervision consultants.
• Supports operational teams with expert guidance to enable effective local delivery of H&W initiatives.
• Analyse data from surveys, audits, KPIs, and other sources to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Manages supplier relationships to ensure quality, timely, and cost‑effective delivery of contracted H&W services.
• Drives continuous improvement and contributes to net zero carbon goals by identifying and implementing sustainable H&W practices.

You’ll need to have:

• Education to a Degree level
• 12+ years of post‑graduate experience managing Health & Safety strategy and delivery for large scale construction projects
• Demonstrated experience working on mixed‑use development construction projects in the GCC location.

Our values

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 with‑in the role.

Please remember the Employee Referral Scheme and if there are any talented people you can recommend, just click the button and use the ‘Refer a friend’ feature found within the relevant job. https://info.macegroup.com/centralsupport/hr/referral_scheme.aspx