Health and Safety Manager

EQUANS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

EQUANS seeks a Health and Safety Manager for its Birmingham team, offering a permanent, full-time role. The position involves managing operational safety and compliance, fostering a safety culture, and ensuring that statutory requirements are met across contracts. Competitive salary and benefits package included.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Life Cover up to 2 times annual salary

Onsite parking

Employee discount schemes

Cycle to work scheme

CSR days and learning opportunities

Access to employee networks and mental wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Experience in health and safety roles within construction or related industries.
• NEBOSH certified and membership of IOSH are essential.
• Knowledge of SHEQ legislation required.

Responsibilities

• Manage SHEQ across the regional operational area to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with various teams to maintain reporting systems.
• Lead investigations into incidents and conduct follow-ups.

Skills

Understanding of SHEQ legislation

Experience in Health and Safety role

Knowledge of construction

Education

NEBOSH certification

Membership of IOSH

Job description

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. The position offers a competitive salary, a 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 environment 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 within the assigned TS area. Working closely with operational teams and the Responsible Business, CDM, and SHEQ Solutions teams, this role will ensure that EQUANS objectives and SHEQ culture are embedded within sites and contracts at a regional level.

What will you deliver?

1. Management of SHEQ across the regional operational area to ensure all work complies with external and internal standards and guidelines.
2. Collaborate with the Sr RB & SHEQ Managers, SHEQ Solutions BPs, RB, CDM, and Central SHEQ teams to maintain systems that meet statutory and company obligations.
3. Ensure accurate reporting of data such as Near Misses, Accidents, RIDDORs, HiPos, LTIs, Incidents, and other social and environmental metrics.
4. Establish SHEQ Action Plans for each contract with the Contract Director/Manager to promote safer workplaces and improve employee engagement and culture.
5. Act on SHEQ audit findings, providing guidance and feedback to improve safety and quality.
6. Promote and champion CSR and Responsible Business initiatives across contracts.
7. Mentor Safety Ambassadors and Responsible Business Champions within contracts.
8. Lead by example in upholding company values and objectives.
9. Ensure each contract has a Training Matrix or Learning Management System to ensure appropriate training and qualifications.
10. Lead investigations into incidents, ensuring detailed reports and root cause analysis.
11. Conduct close-out meetings to ensure incidents are fully resolved and preventative measures are implemented.
12. Support internal functions to manage risks effectively.
13. Coach contracts on reporting tools and provide feedback for reporting improvements.
14. Build strategic relationships with HSE/EHOs and industry forums.
15. Support bid processes by demonstrating H&S commitment.
16. Collaborate with other SHEQ teams to ensure a positive safety culture and compliance.
17. Provide innovative solutions for continuous improvement in safety and responsible business.

What can we offer you?

The benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Life Cover up to 2 times annual salary
• Onsite parking
• Access to food outlets and gym within the estate
• Employee discount schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• CSR days and learning opportunities
• Employee referral rewards
• Access to employee networks and mental wellbeing programs

Who are we looking for?

• Experience in a Health and Safety role within construction, healthcare FM, or related industries
• NEBOSH certification
• Understanding of construction, energy, and FM technology
• Knowledge of SHEQ legislation
• Membership of IOSH

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

Who are we?

Equans is a global leader in energy services, operating in over 50 countries with nearly 50,000 employees and 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.

What's next?

If interested, please apply through our portal. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive culture. Evidence of right to work in the UK is required. Agency involvement is not needed for this vacancy.