Health Safety Environment Manager - Building Maintenance

Nigel Wright Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing property services firm in the UK is looking for an experienced Health, Safety and Quality leader. This hands-on role focuses on driving safety and quality standards across construction projects. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in construction with at least 3-4 years in health and safety roles, strong knowledge of UK legislation, and relevant qualifications. Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with clients and auditors are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in construction, with 3-4 years in health & safety roles.
• Strong knowledge of UK legislation and standards in construction.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO standards.
• Conduct site inspections and validate contractor assessments.
• Develop and enforce worker protocols and SOPs.

Skills

Health & Safety Management

Quality Assurance

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Assessment

Education

NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent qualifications

Lead Auditor certification (ISO 9001:2015)

Job description

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a fast-growing UK business in the building maintenance and property services sector who continue to expand across the UK. We are seeking an experienced Health, Safety and Quality leader with a strong background in construction projects. This is a hands‑on, site‑focused role where you will actively drive safety and quality standards across civil works, refurbishments, and fit‑outs. You will work closely with contractors and project teams to ensure compliance and deliver exceptional results.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO standards, and public-sector frameworks.
• Conduct site inspections, validate contractor assessments, and ensure quality delivery.
• Produce detailed reports, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and enforce worker protocols and SOPs.
• Engage confidently with clients, auditors, and certifying bodies.
• Support tendering requirements and maintain accreditations.

The Person

• Civil engineering or construction background with 5+ years’ experience , including 3 - 4 years in health & safety and quality roles .
• Strong knowledge of UK legislation and standards in construction / property sectors.
• NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent qualifications (SMSTS and Level 6 desirable).
• Lead Auditor certification (ISO 9001 : 2015) advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Willingness to travel nationwide