Construction Assurance & Governance

• Provide independent assurance of construction delivery activities.
• Review and approve contractor Construction Phase Plans before works commence.
• Verify that construction risks have been identified, assessed, and effectively controlled.
• Conduct regular assurance reviews, audits, inspections, and site assessments.
• Monitor contractor performance against project EHS objectives and client standards.
• Ensure construction activities comply with legal requirements, client procedures, and industry best practice.
• Review high-risk construction activities and associated control measures.
• Challenge unsafe practices and drive corrective actions where necessary.
• Escalate significant construction risks and non-conformances to project leadership.
• Support incident investigations and ensure lessons learned are implemented.
• Monitor implementation and effectiveness of risk mitigation actions throughout the project lifecycle.

Coordination with Host Site

• Act as the primary interface between project teams and host site representatives regarding construction risk management.
• Maintain effective communication regarding construction activities, operational interfaces, and EHS responsibilities.
• Ensure clear ownership and accountability for construction risks throughout project delivery.
• Coordinate safe transfer of care, custody, and control between project and operational teams.
• Support management of operational interfaces within live pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• Ensure emergency response arrangements are clearly defined and understood by all stakeholders.
• Facilitate project handover activities and transfer of EHS responsibilities at project completion.
• Support operational readiness and transition planning.

Construction Risk Management

• Ensure risk management processes are implemented and maintained across projects.
• Review risk registers and verify effectiveness of mitigation strategies.
• Ensure high-risk activities are appropriately planned, reviewed, and authorised.
• Promote a proactive approach to hazard identification and risk reduction.

EHS Leadership

• Champion a safety-first culture across all project activities.
• Place health, safety, and environmental performance at the centre of all project discussions and decision-making.
• Promote continual improvement in construction safety performance.
• Support development and implementation of EHS standards, procedures, and best practice initiatives.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to project teams on construction risk management and EHS compliance.

Stakeholder Management & Leadership

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, project teams, and contractors on construction safety and assurance matters.
• Influence project stakeholders to ensure construction risks are effectively managed.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and operational teams.
• Facilitate collaboration across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Communicate complex technical and risk-related information clearly and effectively.
• Support the development of construction assurance frameworks and governance processes across Wade projects.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Degree, or equivalent qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Services, Health & Safety, or a related discipline.
• Valid industry-recognised construction, engineering, or health and safety qualification.
• Extensive experience in construction management, construction assurance, or construction EHS leadership.
• Proven experience leading constructability reviews and construction risk assessments.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, temporary works, contractor management, and construction legislation.
• Experience supporting projects through pre-construction, construction, commissioning, and handover phases.
• Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills.
• Commercial and contractual awareness.
• Ability to influence, challenge, and drive compliance across complex project environments.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate, NEBOSH Diploma, or equivalent professional EHS qualification.
• Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or life sciences facilities.
• Knowledge of GMP, GxP, FDA, EMA, and MHRA regulated environments.
• Experience working within live operational manufacturing facilities.
• Chartered membership of IOSH, CIOB, ICE, IMechE, APS, or equivalent professional institution.
• Experience supporting EPCM, PMC, client-side, or consultancy project delivery models.
• Experience in commissioning, qualification, validation, and operational readiness programmes

Core Leadership Requirements

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Ethical behaviour and integrity aligned with Wade values.
• Strong leadership capability and professional credibility.
• The ability to influence and direct both financial and human resources in support of construction risk management.
• Sound judgement and decision-making under pressure.
• The confidence to challenge unsafe behaviours and practices.
• A commitment to placing health and safety at the forefront of every project discussion.
• The ability to ensure construction risks are effectively managed in compliance with client standards and legal requirements.

Success Measures

• Effective management and reduction of construction risk.
• Strong contractor EHS performance and compliance.
• Successful completion of constructability reviews and assurance activities.
• Positive client feedback and stakeholder confidence.
• Compliance with client standards and regulatory requirements.
• Successful management of operational and construction interfaces.
• Continuous improvement in project safety and assurance performance.
• Delivery of projects that reinforce Wade's reputation for excellence within the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector.