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Senior Risk and Safety Manager

Mace
📍 KigaliFreelance🗓️ 4 days ago

Job Description

Kigali
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Senior Risk and Safety Manager

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.

Project

This is an opportunity to work on a state-of-the-art landmark project in Rwanda. Mace have been delivering PMC services on major aviation projects for several years, increasing passenger capacity and improving overall services.

You’ll Be Responsible For

Provide strategic HSW leadership and direction to the senior project team, embedding a proactive safety culture across all contractors and stakeholders. Develop, implement, and maintain the Project HSE Management Plan, including emergency response, incident investigation, and near-miss reporting protocols. Lead all HSE risk identification, assessment, and mitigation activities, including HAZID/HAZOP workshops and pre-construction risk reviews. Monitor and audit contractor HSE performance; enforce corrective action and close-out of non-conformances. Chair weekly and monthly HSE review meetings; produce HSE performance dashboards for the Project Board and client. Maintain statutory registers and ensure compliance with Rwanda OSH Law, IFC EHS Guidelines, and applicable international standards. Oversee environmental compliance monitoring in conjunction with the ESIA commitments and NEMA Rwanda requirements. Manage incident reporting, investigation, and root cause analysis; interface with the client, insurers, and Rwandan authorities as required. Provide HSE input into contractor tender evaluation, pre-qualification, and award processes. Lead the project safety induction programme and ongoing HSE training for all site personnel.

You’ll Need To Have

Minimum 15 years’ experience in HSE management on major construction or infrastructure projects, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. Proven track record on airport, transport infrastructure, or large-scale civil/building projects in Sub-Saharan Africa or comparable developing markets. Chartered membership of IOSH (CMIOSH) or equivalent professional body; NEBOSH Diploma essential. Thorough knowledge of IFC Performance Standards, ILO conventions, and international EHS best practice. Strong communicator and influencer at all levels; able to engage constructively with government bodies and international client representatives. Fluency in English essential; French or Kinyarwanda advantageous.

Our values

Safety first – Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team. Client focus – Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients. Integrity – Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations. Create opportunity – For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all 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 with-in the role.

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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. The Project This is an opportunity to work on a state-of-the-art landmark project in Rwanda. Mace have been delivering PMC services on major aviation projects for several years, increasing passenger capacity and improving overall services You’ll Be Responsible For Provide strategic HSW leadership and direction to the senior project team, embedding a proactive safety culture across all contractors and stakeholders. Develop, implement, and maintain the Project HSE Management Plan, including emergency response, incident investigation, and near-miss reporting protocols. Lead all HSE risk identification, assessment, and mitigation activities, including HAZID/HAZOP workshops and pre-construction risk reviews. Monitor and audit contractor HSE performance; enforce corrective action and close-out of non-conformances. Chair weekly and monthly HSE review meetings; produce HSE performance dashboards for the Project Board and client. Maintain statutory registers and ensure compliance with Rwanda OSH Law, IFC EHS Guidelines, and applicable international standards. Oversee environmental compliance monitoring in conjunction with the ESIA commitments and NEMA Rwanda requirements. Manage incident reporting, investigation, and root cause analysis; interface with the client, insurers, and Rwandan authorities as required. Provide HSE input into contractor tender evaluation, pre-qualification, and award processes. Lead the project safety induction programme and ongoing HSE training for all site personnel. You’ll Need To Have Minimum 15 years’ experience in HSE management on major construction or infrastructure projects, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. Proven track record on airport, transport infrastructure, or large-scale civil/building projects in Sub-Saharan Africa or comparable developing markets. Chartered membership of IOSH (CMIOSH) or equivalent professional body; NEBOSH Diploma essential. Thorough knowledge of IFC Performance Standards, ILO conventions, and international EHS best practice. Strong communicator and influencer at all levels; able to engage constructively with government bodies and international client representatives. Fluency in English essential; French or Kinyarwanda advantageous. Our values Safety first – Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team. Client focus – Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients. Integrity – Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations. Create opportunity – For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop. Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all 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 with-in the role.

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