Mace
HSW Manager
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HSW Manager
Senior Health and Safety Manager
About the Role
At Mace, we merge construction expertise with consultancy to empower every person or project, redefining ambition. Our shared values guide our consultancy approach and shape the people we seek to join our team.
We are looking for a Health and Safety Manager to join our Defence team in Cumbria, supporting a major long-term programme operating within Air System and Defence environments. In this role, you will bring visible HSW (Health, Safety and Wellbeing) leadership, driving compliance with standards, policies, and procedures while enabling project teams to deliver safe and successful outcomes.
Based in a secure, highly regulated environment, this position typically commences in late autumn to early winter.
Key Responsibilities
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Compliance and Leadership
- Drive the implementation and compliance of HSW policies, procedures, and standards across assigned projects.
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Standards and Inspections
- Lead preparation for external ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 audits, ensuring organisational readiness.
- Conduct HSW inspections and audits, coordinate schedules, and support assurance activities.
- Analyse audit findings, KPIs, incident reports, and corrective actions to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
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Incident and Risk Management
- Oversee incident investigations, adhering to business procedures.
- Provide expertise in risk mitigation and overall safety governance.
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Process Improvement
- Contribute to developing and evolving HSW standards, processes, and working practices.
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Stakeholder and Relationship Management
- Build strong internal and external relationships with clients, supply chain partners, and project teams.
- Manage stakeholders effectively across complex project environments.
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Net Zero Contributions
- Support the delivery of net zero carbon objectives by proactively identifying and managing HSW-related environmental impacts.
Requirements
Experience
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Strong working knowledge of HSW legislation, management systems, auditing, and risk assessment.
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Relevant experience providing tailoring HSW support in defence, construction, or project-heavy environments.
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Ability to translate technical information for non-technical stakeholders.
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Proven track record in protective problem-solving, delivering outcomes under deadlines.
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Excellent communicative skills with clear stakeholder engagement.
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Discretionary security clearance eligibility (UK right-to-work status).
Qualifications
- A ** Level 3 safety management qualification** (e.g. NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent).
- Formal additional health & safety training (if applicable).
Benefits
🏢 Kar allowance (flexible mobility support). ⌱ Hybrid working (customisable settlement options). 🏥 Medical health cover. 🛡️ Life and income protection insurance. ⚖️ Company pension scheme. 💡 Discretionary salary reviews.
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📅 Flexible leave package including:
- 22 days paid annual leave.
- 2 additional 'Mace days' for professional development.
- 3 Christmas shutdown days.
- +1 day leave per 2 years of service.
- Bank holidays (excluding service days).
🤝 Family-friendly policies.
Our Values
- Safety First – "Going home safe and well". Championing a safe, diverse, and inclusive environment where wellbeing is prioritised.
- Client Focus – "Deliver on our promise". Ownership of outcomes, relationships, and quality of deliverables.
- Integrity – "Always do the right thing". Compliance with ethical and regulatory obligations.
- Create Opportunity – Inspiring self-organisation, growth and culture of continuous improvement.
About Mace
Mace is an equal opportunities employer. Diversity of background fosters innovation, so if your experience does not align perfectly with this role—we encourage you to still apply—you may be the ideal fit for another openings.
We aim to accommodate part-time, flexible, and hybrid working arrangements, where appropriate to the operational needs.
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