Health and Safety Manager

rise technical recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in Birmingham is seeking a Health & Safety Manager for a significant role in leading and enhancing health and safety systems. The successful candidate will conduct audits, support project delivery, and work closely with senior leadership. They must have strong H&S experience in construction and hold either an NVQ Level 6 or NEBOSH Diploma. This position offers a competitive salary package and a chance to join a company known for its excellent safety record.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Fuel Card

Private Healthcare

Bonus

Excellent further Package

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting site audits and risk assessments.
• Ability to maintain ISO-accredited systems.
• Support tender processes and ensure legal compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Advise directors and managers on all H&S matters.
• Manage accreditations and safety memberships.
• Support tenders and PQQ submissions.
• Provide day-to-day support on HSE tasks across the business.

Skills

Strong experience in construction health & safety

Confident communicator

Stakeholder management

Education

NVQ Level 6

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

Health & Safety Manager

Birmingham (Office & Site based - Majority Midlands)

50,000 - 65,000 + Company Vehicle + Fuel Card + Private Healthcare + Bonus + Excellent further Package

Do you have a strong background in construction health & safety? Are you looking to join a company with impeccable safety performance and a family‑feel culture despite its scale?

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety professional to join a long‑established demolition contractor with an exceptional safety record, award‑winning management systems, and major projects across the UK. With continued growth and the opening of a new London office and further plans in the pipeline, this role offers the rare chance to lead the H&S department within a highly successful, profitable business.

This contractor has operated for over 35 years with a reputation for excellence, delivering demolition projects ranging from small works through to large‑scale high‑rise schemes valued up to 4m. With a nationwide footprint, a stable client base, and a strong turnover, the company continues to expand and now seeks a Health & Safety Manager to lead and enhance its high‑performing systems.

In this role, you will head up the H&S function, undertaking site audits, maintaining ISO‑accredited systems, supporting tenders, advising directors, and ensuring compliance across projects. This is a highly influential position, working closely with the MD and senior leadership, with autonomy to shape standards and maintain the company's H&S departments exceptional safety reputation.

The ideal candidate will bring strong construction H&S experience, excellent communication skills, and confidence working across multiple projects. NVQ Level 6 or a NEBOSH Diploma is required.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven professional who wants to lead a department, join a business with a unique safety record, and play a key part in its national growth.

The Role:

• Conduct site audits, inspections, and risk assessments
• Advise directors and managers on all H&S matters
• Support safe, compliant project delivery across multiple sites
• Maintain and actively develop ISO 45001, 14001, and 9001 management systems
• Produce and update company policies and procedures annually
• Manage accreditations, certifications, and safety memberships
• Support tenders and PQQ submissions
• Maintain approved supplier and subcontractor lists
• Conduct SHEQ audits to ensure legal compliance and identify risks
• Attend monthly H&S committee meetings
• Provide day‑to‑day support on HSE tasks across the business

The Person:

• Strong experience in construction health & safety
• Confident communicator and stakeholder manager
• NVQ Level 6 or NEBOSH Diploma
• Ability to work across office and site environments (2‑3 days on site)

Reference Number: (phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Lewis Jones at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts a recruitment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.