Health and Safety Manager

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy services is seeking a Health and Safety Manager for their Birmingham office. This full-time role involves providing leadership in safety and environmental compliance, managing SHEQ across operations, and fostering a positive safety culture. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, making it an exciting opportunity for qualified candidates.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

Life Cover (2x annual salary)

Onsite parking

Access to food outlets and gym

Employee discount schemes

Cycle to work scheme

CSR days and learning opportunities

Employee networks for diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience in a Health and Safety role within Construction, Healthcare FM, or related industry.
• Understanding of construction, energy, and FM technology.

Responsibilities

• Manage SHEQ across the Regional Operational area to ensure compliance.
• Establish SHEQ Action Plans for each contract to promote safer workplaces.
• Lead investigations into incidents and ensure thorough reports.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

SHEQ Legislation Knowledge

Collaboration

Incident Investigation

Education

NEBOSH Qualification

Membership of IOSH

Job description

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Equans is looking for a Health and Safety Manager to join our team in Birmingham on a permanent basis.

This is a full-time, onsite role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company car or allowance, bonus, and benefits package.

The purpose of the role is to provide guidance and leadership to ensure that contracts in the Technical Services (TS) division meet their statutory safety and environmental requirements and to assist contracts in delivering responsible business initiatives.

This role will identify and deliver solutions to improve operational safety, health, environment, and quality (SHEQ) in contracts in the assigned part of TS. Working closely with operational teams and the Responsible Business, CDM, and SHEQ Solutions teams, this role will ensure the EQUANS objectives and SHEQ culture are embedded within sites and contracts at a regional level.

What will you deliver?

• Management of SHEQ across the Regional Operational area to ensure all work complies with standards and guidelines.
• Collaborate with senior SHEQ managers and teams to maintain systems meeting statutory and company obligations.
• Accurately record reportable data such as Near Misses, Accidents, RIDDORs, HiPos, LTIs, Incidents, and other relevant metrics.
• Establish SHEQ Action Plans for each contract to promote safer workplaces and improve employee engagement and culture.
• Act on SHEQ audit findings, providing guidance and feedback to improve safety and quality.
• Promote and champion Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and responsible business initiatives.
• Mentor Safety Ambassadors and Responsible Business Champions within contracts.
• Lead by example in upholding company values and objectives.
• Ensure all colleagues have appropriate safety and responsible business training via Training Matrices or Learning Management Systems.
• Lead investigations into incidents, ensuring thorough reports and root cause analysis.
• Hold close-out meetings to ensure incidents are fully addressed and action plans are implemented.
• Support internal functions with systems and resources to manage risks effectively.
• Coach contracts on the use of reporting tools and provide feedback for reporting improvements.
• Develop strategic relationships with HSE/EHOs and industry forums.
• Support bids and tender processes by demonstrating H&S commitment.
• Work collaboratively with other SHEQ teams to foster a positive health and safety culture.
• Provide innovative, market-leading solutions for continuous safety improvement.

What can we offer you?

Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits, including:

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover (2x annual salary)
• Onsite parking
• Access to food outlets and gym
• Employee discount schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• CSR days and learning opportunities
• Employee networks for diversity and inclusion

Who are we looking for?

• Experience in a Health and Safety role within Construction, Healthcare FM, or related industry
• NEBOSH qualification
• Understanding of construction, energy, and FM technology
• Knowledge of SHEQ legislation
• Membership of IOSH

This role requires a DBS Standard check, therefore the ability to pass is essential.

Who are we?

Equans is a global leader in energy services with nearly 50,000 employees across more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover exceeding €17 billion.

In the UK & Ireland, we provide technical, FM, regeneration, and energy services, specializing in smart buildings, green mobility, and renewable energy solutions.

As part of Bouygues Group, we aim to support the energy transition towards net zero, digital, and industrial transformation.

What's next?

If interested, please apply through our platform. Our Resourcing Team will review your application and contact you. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. We support an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Please note, evidence of right to work in the UK is required, and relocation packages are not offered. Certain roles may require a Disclosure check. All inquiries should go through our Resourcing Team, not directly to managers.