Welfare Officer

Mace Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Saudi Arabia seeks a seasoned professional with over 12 years of experience to manage Health and Safety policies for high-profile projects, including multiple stadiums for major sporting events. You will ensure compliance with ISO standards, lead cost management services, and foster a safe and inclusive workplace. Experience in stadium or sports venues is a plus, and the role offers flexibility in work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of postgraduate professional experience is essential.
• Stadium, Events or Sports venue experience is an advantage.
• Chartered or professional membership is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in applying HSW policies and procedures.
• Support audits for ISO standards.
• Coordinate inspection and audit schedules.
• Conduct HSW inspections.
• Analyze audit results for improvements.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Health and Safety (HSW) policies

ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001)

Relationship building

Cost management

Leadership

Education

Degree qualification in relevant subject

Job description

Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in January 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 a unique opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of world‑class assets supporting major sporting events, including the development of multiple stadiums. Mace is at the forefront of this landmark program with a highly motivated client organisation and seeks results‑driven professionals to join our exceptional teams, driving excellence at every stage of these high‑profile projects.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Assist in applying HSW policies, procedures, and standards.
• Support audits for ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and other standards.
• Coordinate inspection and audit schedules across teams.
• Conduct HSW inspections and contribute to audit processes.
• Collaborate on developing new standards aligned with corporate goals.
• Analyse audit results, KPIs, and reports to identify improvements.
• Help close gaps through mitigation plans and corrective actions.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders.

You’ll need to have:

• Degree qualification in the relevant subject essential.
• 12+ years postgraduate professional experience is essential.
• Stadium, Events or Sports venue experience is an advantage.
• Chartered or professional membership is an advantage.

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

You will champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in your team and local health and safety rules or regulations of the work you’re involved with.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

You will lead on the cost management services including estimating, procurement and cost planning, owning the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and building long term relationships with your clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

You will lead operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel:

You will mentor, coach, and develop teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities.

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.

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