HSE Director

Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role due to start in July. 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.

Experienced Health and Safety  Director (Associate Director grade) to support the delivery of a major giga programme, working directly with the client.

The role will be embedded within a defined sub district environment and will provide strategic and operational HSE leadership across a multi project portfolio, leading a team of HSE professionals and influencing a wide range of stakeholders.

This is a senior leadership position requiring a confident, credible individual who is equally effective on construction sites and in senior leadership forums, a true “boots and suits” role.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Act as the senior HSE lead for the assigned sub district within the programme. 
• Represent Mace in engagement with the client, providing trusted, authoritative HSE advice. 
• Drive a strong, positive health, safety and wellbeing culture aligned to client expectations and Mace standards. 
• Influence senior stakeholders and delivery teams to achieve consistently high HSE performance.
• Provide leadership and oversight across multiple concurrent projects, supported by a team of HSE Managers. 
• Maintain a strong visible leadership presence on site, confidently engaging with contractors and project teams. 
• Challenge unsafe behaviours, intervene where necessary, and ensure corrective actions are embedded. 
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, client policies, and Mace governance.
• Review, analyse, and prepare HSE data, dashboards, reports, and trend analysis for internal and client use. 
• Lead audits, inspections, and assurance activities across the portfolio. 
• Lead and oversee incident investigations, ensuring robust root cause analysis and lessons learned. 
• Prepare and deliver clear, professional presentations to senior leadership, translating operational performance into strategic insight.
• Line manage and mentor a team of HSE Managers, setting direction, priorities, and performance expectations. 
• Build a high performing, collaborative HSE team capable of supporting a complex delivery environment.

You’ll need to have:

• Proven experience at Senior Manager / Director / Associate Director level within major construction or development programmes.
• Strong track record delivering HSE leadership across large, multi project environments. 
• Comfortable operating at both site level and executive level, with the credibility to influence at all tiers. 
• Demonstrable experience leading investigations, producing senior level reports, and managing performance data. 
• Experience managing and developing HSE teams.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) – essential. 
• Chartered status (IOSH or equivalent) – preferred.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of well-being in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables and 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 fulfill 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 within the role.

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