Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
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 UK. Within our construct business, we harness a unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

This opportunity is within the Mace Construct Commercial sector business unit, which delivers commercial offices, retro-fit, and major project schemes. As Senior Health and Safety Manager, you will provide strategic leadership of health, safety and wellbeing (HSW) across projects. You will be accountable for influencing, building, maintaining, and strengthening internal and external stakeholder relationships, as well as leading and developing the team.

Our values shape the way we construct and define the people we want to join us on our journey:
- Safety first - Going home safe and well
- Client focus - Deliver on our promise
- Integrity - Always do the right thing
- Create opportunity - For our people to excel

You will be responsible for assuring the assessment, management and mitigation of risk in accordance with regulation and business standards; driving change through communication, persuasion, engagement and innovation; supporting the integration of the operational HSW job family into an efficient, effective and cohesive team; monitoring and reporting on performance; providing advice, guidance and expertise as needed; translating business strategy and objectives into local business plans; collaborating with operational directors to deliver cost effective and efficient performance; developing and delivering agreed local business plans to time, quality and budget; supporting succession planning and career development activities for teams; collaborating with the assurance function for continuous improvement; engaging and influencing business and industry stakeholders; ensuring timely and effective escalation of non-compliance issues; managing a team of direct reports and driving appropriate behaviours to achieve success and KPIs including a continuous improvement culture; and providing performance management, technical and career development coaching.

Experience
Proven management experience in a large organisation, preferably within construction or project management. Strong technical understanding of construction processes. Experience in leading and motivating teams and building lasting client relationships.

About you
Digitally savvy with excellent communication and influencing skills. Motivated to grow your career and embrace the opportunities Mace offers. Committed to safety and continuous improvement. Able to work collaboratively across multiple stakeholders and lead by example.

Qualifications
Professional qualification or equivalent such as NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 5 with relevant experience.