Senior Health and Safety Manager Career at Mace Construct UK

Senior Health and Safety Manager Career at Mace Construct UK. Are you an experienced Health and Safety Manager ready to lead HSE on one of the most high-profile construction projects in the UK? Mace Construct is hiring a Senior H&S Manager to join the Mace Dragados Joint Venture (MDJV) delivering the landmark HS2 Euston Station in London. If you are a driven safety professional looking for a career-defining role on a world-class infrastructure project — this is it.

Employer: Mace Construct Limited

Location: London, United Kingdom

Type: Full-Time

About Mace Construct

Mace is not your average construction company. Founded on the belief that the built environment could be more efficient, innovative, and responsible, Mace has built a global reputation for delivering projects safer, faster, and greener. As innovators and trusted construction partners, they transform industries, support communities, and leave lasting legacies. Joining Mace means joining a team that genuinely redefines the boundaries of ambition.

About the Project

This role sits at the heart of the HS2 Euston Station project — one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure programmes. As construction partner for the new Euston Station, MDJV is working alongside HS2 Ltd and design partners to deliver:

• New platforms and concourse structures
• Interchange links to London Underground and National Rail
• A future-facing station that will serve millions of passengers for generations to come

This is a once-in-a-career opportunity for a senior health and safety professional to make a real mark on a nationally transformative project.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the lead H&S advisor for your area — keeping the team updated on new developments and applying professional standards for best practice
• Maintain core areas of HSE expertise and share knowledge to develop, train, and mentor others
• Apply H&S tools and techniques, define local strategies, and drive continuous improvement in project safety performance
• Provide practical H&S advice to MDJV and project managers to help them achieve project objectives
• Interpret and advise on contractual and statutory H&S requirements to protect project integrity
• Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships to maximise the influence of HSE expertise
• Establish and nurture relationships with clients, partners, and suppliers to support the achievement of project targets
• Champion a positive safety culture across the project at all levels

Requirements

• Qualification: Appropriate diploma plus professional H&S qualification (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH) or significant relevant experience in a senior safety role
• Experience: Proven track record as a senior health and safety manager or HSE officer on major construction or infrastructure projects
• Business Acumen: Ability to interpret and align H&S objectives with broader business goals
• Technical Skills: Full awareness of relevant IT tools and H&S management systems
• Communication: Outstanding interpersonal, presentation, and report-writing skills — confident presenting to varied audiences at project and business unit level
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and inspire others in project values and safety culture
• Mindset: Proactive, solutions-focused, and a genuine ambassador for health and safety

Salary & Compensation

Estimated Salary Range: £70,000 – £90,000 per year

Typical Mace benefits package includes:

• Competitive base salary benchmarked to market
• Pension contributions
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working options where applicable
• Professional development funding — chartership support, training, and CPD
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Why Apply — Benefits of Working at Mace

• Landmark project — work on HS2 Euston Station, one of the most iconic infrastructure projects in UK history
• Inclusive employer — Mace actively welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds; even if you don’t tick every box, apply anyway
• Strong safety culture — join a company where HSE is genuinely valued at every level, not just on paper
• Career progression — clear pathways for senior health and safety professionals to grow within a global organisation
• Collaborative environment — work alongside world-class engineers, project managers, and design partners
• Purpose-driven work — contribute to transforming communities and leaving a lasting legacy through the built environment

How to Apply

1. Visit the Mace Careers Portal at macegroup.com/careers
2. Search for Job Req ID: 43539 or job title Senior Health and Safety Manager
3. Submit your CV and cover letter highlighting your senior HSE management experience on major construction or infrastructure projects
4. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis — early submission recommended
5. You can also apply via the Apply For Job button on this page