HSW Senior Manager

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: 

Luxury masterplan development consisting of the best-in-class hospitality/hotels, residences and retail assets. Long term multi-year project and an opportunity to work on something still early in the project lifecycle seeing it through into delivery phases and beyond.

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

Safety first - Going home safe and well: 

• You will be an advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and compliance standards for the design resources you manage. 
• 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 you manage.  

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: 

• Provides visible health, safety & wellbeing (HSW) leadership and direction.
• Provides advice, guidance and assurance to the senior leadership team.
• Supports the delivery of the business strategy and objectives.
• 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.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: 

• You will implement and execute the design management system, processes and protocols to meet statutory, legal, and contractual requirements. 
• You will support the long-term development of strategy for a 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 opportunity - For our people to excel: 

• You will mentor, coach, and develop your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.  
• You will actively network, innovate, 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 will use your network to support business development and work winning activities. 

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 also need: 

• Proven experience leading and managing health, safety and wellbeing, and achieving results.
• Knowledge and application of relevant legislation.
• Ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to coach and develop teams and individuals in HSW.
• Change management experience.
• Communication and presenting skills.
• Client facing experience.

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.

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