Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Insight Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development: In-house training and clear progression opportunities

Financial & Health Support: Pension, life assurance, health cash plan

Wellbeing: Free annual health checks and supportive work environment

Work-Life Balance: Increasing annual leave with service

Employee Perks: Social events and team-building budgets

Facilities: Onsite EV charging and modern workspaces

Job summary

A leading MEP contractor is seeking an HSE Manager for a Decarbonisation project in Birmingham. The role involves developing HSE policies, conducting audits, and leading site inspections. The ideal candidate will have significant HSE management experience and will mentor a high-performing team. This full-time role offers substantial benefits including career development and work-life balance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HSE management within the construction or engineering sectors.
• Strong leadership capabilities to mentor and manage a team.
• Ability to conduct effective risk assessments and develop compliance strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HSE policies aligned with legal and client requirements.
• Conduct site inspections, risk assessments, and audits.
• Lead incident investigations and drive corrective actions.
• Advise project teams through all phases—design to installation.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Team Leadership

Incident Investigation

Client Engagement

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Insight Recruitment represents a leading MEP contractor working in data centres, decarbonisation, prefabrication and modular builds. They are looking for an HSE Manager to join their team on a Decarbonisation UK project located in the Birmingham area. Location: Birmingham. Hours: 8am-5pm Monday - Friday with site travel required.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HSE policies aligned with legal and client requirements
• Conduct site inspections, risk assessments, and audits
• Lead incident investigations and drive corrective actions
• Advise project teams through all phases—design to installation
• Collaborate with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure safe practices
• Drive HSE training, awareness, and engagement
• Monitor and report HSE performance to senior stakeholders
• Act as the main contact for client HSE audits and visits
• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of HSE Officers
• Deliver ongoing training and development
• Allocate team resources effectively across sites
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Support safe, sustainable project delivery as the business expands across Europe

Role details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Management

Benefits

• Career Development: In-house training and clear progression opportunities
• Financial & Health Support: Pension, life assurance, health cash plan, and annual flu vaccine
• Wellbeing: Wellbeing platform, free annual health checks, and a supportive work environment
• Work-Life Balance: Increasing annual leave with service and long-service awards
• Employee Perks: Social events, team-building budgets, annual Christmas raffle, branded clothing allowance, and barista-style refreshments
• Facilities & Extras: Onsite EV charging, free secure parking, and modern workspaces

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please apply below or email [e-mail]