Senior Health And Wellbeing Manager

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 consult and construct business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The project:

The project is a generational project providing Dublin & Ireland with a much needed world class Metro system to support the fast growing population. The project is an 18.8km fully autonomous Metro system, consisting of 16 stations, 2 significant tunnelled section and a number of significant structures along the alignment. The project will integrate existing transportation systems through the city and surrounding areas, including the Dublin airport, Irish Rail and the LUAS. The role-holder will form part of the HSSEQ team within the HSSEQ Directorate, reporting to the project quality lead. The successful candidate must lead by example and serve as a role model ensuring the highest standards are adopted across the project.

Our values shape the way we consult & construct and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well

• Client focus - Deliver on our promise

• Integrity - Always do the right thing

• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

The role-holder will form part of the HSSEQ team within the HSSEQ Directorate, reporting to the project HSSEQ Lead. The successful candidate must lead by example and serve as a role model ensuring the highest standards are adopted across the project. The Health & Wellbeing Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing health, safety, and wellbeing initiatives across the company. The role also holds responsibility for designing, implementing and providing continuous improvement to Metrolink’s approach to wellbeing including psychological and physical health as well as holistic injury management. Drawing on knowledge of best practice , internal and external data and staff feedback, this position will drive the development of programs, systems and processes to create and maintain a resilient workforce.

You’ll be responsible for:

• You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards.

• You will possess advanced technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.

• You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.

• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure adherence to national health and safety regulations, including ISO 45001 standards.

• Wellbeing Programs: Lead and implement Health, Wellbeing and Injury Management projects to enable strategic outcomes and improvement.

• Risk Assessment: Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to maintain a safe working environment.

• Training & Development: Promote an informed culture by working closely and proactively with Executive Management, Managers and Business Partners to ensure Health, Wellbeing and Injury Management knowledge, best practice and lessons learnt are shared across MetroLink

• Incident Management: Lead investigations into workplace incidents and implement corrective actions.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong, proactive partnering relationships with key internal and external stakeholders through developing knowledge and understanding of organisational Health, Wellbeing and Injury management needs to enable the delivery of HSE priorities and initiatives, with a focus on consistent practices embedded across the organisation

• Performance Monitoring: Establish KPIs to measure the effectiveness of health and wellbeing programs and facilitate development of innovative best practice solutions to regulatory non-compliances and performance deficiencies

• Coach, and facilitate the growth and development of key organisational leaders and HSQ team members, utilising best practice and leveraging capability and communities of practice to enhance the overall Wellbeing and Injury Management performance

• Monitor subcontractor safety practices and provide guidance where necessary.

• Stay updated on industry best practices and regulatory changes.

You’ll need to have:

• Experience in health and wellbeing management within the construction sector for 10+ years

• Strong knowledge of Irish health and safety regulations.

• Previously worked for the emergency services or within the health and injury management fields

• Worked on high value metro rail projects or projects of a similar scale and complexity.

• Strong understanding of Irish health and safety regulations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, evidenced by high-level reporting, presentation and negotiation abilities.

• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to influence and persuade on sometimes contentious issues and maintain strong connections with critical stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to partner and improve future performance by assessing risk and opportunities, overcoming problems and achieving strategic goals through peers and teams.

• Flexibility in thinking, including the ability to adapt and adjust strategies and actions in relation to organisational change, in the interests of achieving team objectives.

You’ll also have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Health and Safety,

• Allied Health or Public Health field and/or significant experience (~10+ years) in Health, Wellbeing or Injury Management within large or complex organisations.

• Membership IOSH or equivalent.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
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