Senior Construction 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.

The project:

We are supporting the delivery of a major manufacturing investment programme at a leading pharmaceutical production facility in northern France.

The programme involves the construction of multiple new production lines and associated infrastructure upgrades to support the manufacture of critical healthcare products. Delivered within a live operational environment, the works include significant mechanical, electrical and process engineering scope, with a particular focus on highly specialised industrial ventilation, extraction and life‑safety systems.

With approximately two years of construction activity remaining, this is a unique opportunity to join a large-scale capital project during a critical phase of delivery. Working alongside the client, contractors and site leadership teams, you will play a key role in ensuring construction activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in compliance with the stringent standards expected within a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

This role is site-based in northern France and will suit an experienced construction professional who enjoys being visible in the field, driving standards, influencing behaviours and leading by example.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Be a visible safety leader, championing Mace's Safety First culture across all construction activities.
• Managing the implementation and assurance of project health, safety and environmental requirements, ensuring full compliance with project, regulatory and site standards.
• Reviewing and challenge contractor construction methodologies, risk assessments, method statements and permit-to-work processes.
• Conducting regular site inspections, audits and safety tours to verify compliance and drive continuous improvement.
• Managing and overseeing high-risk activities including lifting operations, hot works, electrical isolation, excavations, confined spaces and work at height.
• Promoting a strong behavioural safety culture through proactive engagement, toolbox talks, coaching and visible leadership.
• Supporting incident investigations, root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Working as part of the senior project delivery team, supporting the successful execution of a major capital investment programme.
• Coordinating construction activities within an active manufacturing environment, ensuring safe delivery while protecting operational continuity and product quality.
• Providing construction leadership and guidance to contractors and project teams throughout the execution phase.
• Supporting construction planning, phasing and constructability reviews to identify and mitigate delivery risks.
• Developing strong relationships with client representatives, contractors and key stakeholders to drive collaborative project delivery.
• Monitoring construction progress, quality and performance against programme objectives and key project milestones.
• Reporting on construction performance, risks and opportunities to project and site leadership teams.
• Ensuring construction activities are delivered in accordance with applicable health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Supporting compliance with regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing standards and operational site procedures.
• Driving high standards of project governance, assurance and construction management practices.
• Challenging unsafe behaviours, poor performance or non‑compliance where identified.
• Supporting the wider project team in identifying opportunities to improve delivery efficiency, safety and overall project outcomes.
• Taking ownership for delivering against commitments while maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards.
• Mentoring and support junior construction and project management professionals.
• Sharing knowledge and lessons learned across project teams and the wider organisation.
• Fostering a collaborative and inclusive working environment built on trust, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Utilising the full breadth of Mace's technical expertise, digital tools and Centres of Excellence to support successful project delivery.
• Encouraging innovation and the adoption of best practice construction management techniques.

You’ll Need To Have

• Demonstrable experience delivering major construction projects within pharmaceutical, life sciences, manufacturing, chemical process, energy or similarly regulated industrial environments.
• Minimum 10 years' experience