Health & Safety Advisor

United Infrastructure; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

United Infrastructure is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to lead our SHEQ program across field operations in the Manchester area. The role requires active promotion of a Zero Harm culture and accountability for audits, reporting, and continuous improvement.

You will ensure compliance with policies and legal requirements, deliver toolbox talks, and guide site teams. A full UK driving licence is essential to travel between sites as needed.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate required.
• Experience in social housing, maintenance, or minor works.
• Strong knowledge of SHEQ legislation and best practices.
• Experience with audits, reporting and compliance systems.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote and implement a strong SHEQ culture with a zero-harm mindset.
• Ensure compliance with SHEQ policies, procedures and legal requirements.
• Carry out site audits, inspections, and safety tours.
• Complete SHEQ reporting (daily, weekly, monthly) including incidents and KPIs.
• Support ISO audits and maintain SHEQ systems and documentation.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety alerts and briefings to site teams.
• Monitor and analyse SHEQ data to identify trends and improvements.
• Maintain ECO-online and document control platforms.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

IT literacy

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Tools

MS Office

SHEQ systems

ECO-online

Document control platforms

Job description

Job Title: Health and Safety Manager

• Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
• DBS Check: Required
• Salary: Competitive, based on experience
• This is a field-based role, so a full UK driving licence is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and implement a strong SHEQ culture aligned with a “Zero Harm” approach
• Ensure full compliance with SHEQ policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Carry out regular site audits, inspections, and safety tours
• Complete SHEQ reporting (daily, weekly, monthly), including incidents and KPIs
• Support ISO audits and maintain SHEQ systems and documentation
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety alerts, and briefings to site teams
• Monitor and analyse SHEQ data to identify trends and improvements
• Maintain systems such as ECO-online and document control platforms
• Encourage reporting of hazards, near misses, and incidents
• Support and guide site teams and SHEQ coordinators
• Attend SHEQ meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (minimum)
• Experience within social housing, maintenance, or minor works projects
• Strong knowledge of SHEQ legislation and best practices
• Experience with audits, reporting, and compliance systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, organised, and able to work independently
• Good IT skills (Microsoft Office essential; SHEQ systems desirable)
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• TechIOSH membership
• CSCS card
• First Aid / Fire Marshal training
• Asbestos Awareness

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase more
• Pension scheme and health cash plan (Medicash)
• Employee referral scheme
• Retail discounts and savings platform
• Ongoing training and development support
• Friendly, supportive team environment