Senior Manager System Safety

About Mace Group and the Project

Mace Group integrates construction expertise with consultancy to enhance project delivery and expand ambition. The company's values guide its approach and define the professionals it seeks to join its team. This role is part of one of Saudi Arabia's largest programmes, a significant mixed-use development in Riyadh, encompassing sports facilities, entertainment, arts, and associated infrastructure. Mace Group operates as a key delivery partner on this project, requiring experienced professionals to lead integrated teams across all project phases.

The Role: Senior Manager - System Safety

The Senior Manager - System Safety will be responsible for leading functional safety assurance across the project's transport portfolio. This position ensures that all transport systems remain safe, integrated, and compliant throughout the entire project lifecycle. The role involves close collaboration with project teams, suppliers, and regulatory authorities to effectively manage safety requirements and risks, secure necessary approvals, and adhere to recognised international standards, including EN50126, EN50716, and EN50129, while actively promoting a "Safety First" culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of system and functional safety strategies, plans, and assurance processes across the transport portfolio.
• Ensure safety targets, risks, and acceptance criteria are clearly defined, managed, and evidenced throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide expert oversight for hazard identification, verification, validation, and specialist safety studies, applying recognised standards and ALARP principles.
• Collaborate with leadership, project teams, suppliers, and regulatory authorities to monitor delivery, secure technical approvals, and provide clear, timely reporting on safety plans, requirements, and performance.
• Champion a safety-first culture by advising teams, supporting incident investigations, and developing capability through coaching, guidance, and consistent application of industry best practice.
• Contribute to the common goal of net zero carbon transition, sharing responsibility for proactive identification and management of associated carbon emissions and reductions during work delivery.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline, with a specific focus on railway systems safety; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Recognised professional membership and Chartered Engineer status, or an equivalent internationally recognised professional registration.
• 10-15 years of relevant experience within land transport-related design, construction, and/or operations & maintenance programs.
• Experience working in the Middle East is advantageous.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Strong understanding of smart-city frameworks and sustainable design principles.
• Proven experience in developing and delivering safety assurance evidence within safety-critical transport environments.
• Detailed knowledge of safety performance measures and international benchmarks.

Application and Immigration Requirements

Candidates must meet the necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This includes possessing relevant work experience on high-valued projects or programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are essential for immigration and client approval processes.