Autonomous HSE Manager for Housing Construction

Safety Talent; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK housebuilder in Birmingham is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to oversee compliance in residential developments. This role offers autonomy to manage site inspections, deliver safety training, and engage with teams for improving safety culture. The ideal candidate should have experience in a construction environment and hold a NEBOSH General Certificate. This position emphasizes proactive leadership, visibility with senior management, and hands-on site engagement, making it an impactful role within a supportive team.

Benefits

Full autonomy to plan your week

Supportive company culture

Visibility and influence at high level

Qualifications

• Experience in a health and safety role within construction & housing environment.
• Confident communication skills to build strong relationships with site teams.
• Proactive, solutions-led approach.

Responsibilities

• Support site teams ensuring compliance with H&S procedures and legislation.
• Engage with Site Managers and subcontractors to embed strong safety behaviours.
• Deliver inductions, toolbox talks, and support incident investigations.
• Complete regular site inspections and audits, report findings.
• Work closely with regional H&S team to improve safety performance.

Skills

Health and safety experience in construction

Confident communication skills

Proactive problem solving

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Job description

A major UK housebuilder in Birmingham is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to oversee compliance in residential developments. This role offers autonomy to manage site inspections, deliver safety training, and engage with teams for improving safety culture. The ideal candidate should have experience in a construction environment and hold a NEBOSH General Certificate. This position emphasizes proactive leadership, visibility with senior management, and hands-on site engagement, making it an impactful role within a supportive team.