Health & Safety Lead

Overview: 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 business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project. The Project Provides dedicated owner-side HSE leadership as a standalone governance function establishing owner standards, monitoring all contractor compliance, overseeing PSM obligations, and ensuring Lilly is never exposed to unmitigated HSE liability from any EPC. You’ll Be Responsible For 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 (KPIs), identify gaps for continuous improvement. Ensures Incident Investigations are completed on time and lessons are shared. Manages and 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 Proven leadership in Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HSW), delivering compliance, audit excellence, and measurable performance improvements across projects. Strong expertise in HSW legislation, management systems, and certification, driving consistent implementation and continuous improvement. Extensive experience in audit, assurance, and inspection activities, including resolution of non-conformities and embedding best practice. Demonstrated ability to lead risk management and incident investigations, using data and KPIs to drive proactive improvement. Effective people leadership, managing and developing high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and performance management. Outstanding stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence and present complex technical information clearly. Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, or related discipline, with ongoing commitment to continuous professional development.