Mace
Delivery consultants & construction experts transforming visions into built reality.
Safety, Health and Wellbeing Lead
Lead health, safety and wellbeing strategy for a major airport expansion project.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Our Aviation team is expanding in Q1 2026 and we have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Safety, Health and Wellbeing Lead. In this role you will provide strong transformational leadership, setting a clear vision and strategy for health, safety and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸transformational leadership
- ▸strategy planning
- ▸health safety
- ▸wellbeing
What You Bring
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. With continued growth in infrastructure, there is a demand for experienced professionals in aviation within our Mobility Business Sector. Sustained airline passenger growth in the UK and recent government approvals have led to our appointment for one of the UK’s largest airports in the South East of England to deliver high‑profile expansion plans. • 20+ years of experience leading health and safety wellbeing delivery in the infrastructure sector • Expert knowledge of HSW legislation, best practice and international delivery • Proven capability establishing HSW management systems, assurance and audit frameworks • Strong risk management and mitigation experience within major organisations • Effective communicator, presenting technical HSW information to non‑technical audiences • Commercially astute with strong business planning and budget management skills • Proven leader of cross‑functional teams, developing competence and capability • Chartered HSW professional with extensive sector experience delivering measurable outcomes • Full right to work in the UK
Requirements
- ▸20+ years
- ▸chartered
- ▸hsw legislation
- ▸risk management
- ▸team leadership
- ▸communication
Benefits
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds; even if you do not meet every criterion, you are encouraged to apply. We are open to discussing part‑time, flexible and hybrid working options where suitable for the role.
Work Environment
Hybrid