HSW Senior Manager

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

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our Consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.  

The project: 

This is an opportunity to work on a large hospitality project in one of the emirates of the UAE. 

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey:  

Safety first - Going home safe and well: 

• You will promote Mace's value of Safety First, exhibiting visible safety behaviours, sharing lessons learned and using safety moments and Mace's HSW framework to support the safety and wellbeing of all Mace staff. 

  
  

• You will possess technical expertise in local Health and Safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio. 

  
  

• You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people in your team.  

  
  

Client focus – Deliver on our promise: 

• You will ensure quality systems are suitably managed in line with service excellence.  

  
  

• You will deliver and manage project plans from project inception/brief, through design development and planning, contractor procurement and construction phase in accordance with the overall delivery program and agreed project milestones. 

  
  

• You will manage tasks and associated deliverables in support of senior project managers and other leaders, alongside the wider project and client teams, to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of the project.  

  
  

Integrity – Always do the right thing: 

• You will manage project budgets and highlight any risks, challenges and mitigations. 

  
  

• You will support the long-term development of your function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future. 

  
  

• You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.  

  
  

Create opportunities for our people to excel: 

• You will manage design and wider consultant teams in a collaborative manner to ensure effective completion of responsibilities.  

  
  

• You will manage the project team and relevant stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs).  

  
  

• You will actively network and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace Group, the Centres of Excellence, Mace Way Control Centre and Knowledge Hub.

  
  

You’ll be responsible:

• Collaborates with senior leaders to deliver cost effective and efficient performance.

  
  

• Supports the implementation of health safety and wellbeing (HSW) policies, procedures, guidance notes and standards.

  
  

• Carries out audits and inspections on behalf of the business and assists with the resolution of non-conformities raised in third party audits.

  
  

• Participates in the development of new standards and ensure ongoing compliance.

  
  

• Analyses results of audits, corrective actions, and key performance indicators (KPI’s), identify gaps for continuous improvement.

  
  

• Ensures Incident Investigations are completed on time and lessons are shared.

  
  

• Manages & provides leadership to a team of Managers and Professionals, ensuring the principles, structures, tools/capabilities, and responsibilities are in place to deliver area plans and deliver excellence.

  
  

• Provides performance management, technical development, and coaching.

  
  

• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

  
  

You’ll need to have:

• Experience working in the United Arab Emirates is essential for client approval. 

  
  

• Experience and knowledge of: HSW, legislation and delivery relevant to their area of work.

  
  

• Improving management systems and the certification process.

  
  

• Assurance and audit strategies.

  
  

• Risk Management and mitigation.

  
  

• Supporting and developing team members’ HSW competency.

  
  

• Being able to present a range of technical information to non-technical audiences.

  
  

You’ll need also:

• Professional qualification (or equivalent).

  
  

• Relevant experience of management in an organisation.

  
  

• Evidence of continuous professional development.

  
  

• Degree or equivalent work experience.

  
  

• Chartered membership (or moving towards) in HSW or recognised HSW professional body.

  
  

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.

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