Health & Safety Manager

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking a Health & Safety Manager for a national role based in the Midlands. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, conducting audits, and providing training. Ideal candidates will have a NEBOSH Diploma and significant experience managing compliance across multiple sites. This role offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Professional development

Ongoing training

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing HSE compliance across multiple sites or projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S and environmental legislation.
• Flexibility to travel nationally, with preference for candidates based in the Midlands.

Responsibilities

• Lead on health, safety and environmental compliance in line with UK legislation.
• Carry out inspections, audits and risk assessments to identify hazards.
• Support teams with safety documentation and risk management.

Skills

HSE compliance management

Health & Safety legislation knowledge

Excellent communication

Leadership skills

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Chartered IOSH membership

Job description

Overview

Health & Safety Manager – Role. Full-time Permanent – Midlands.

Responsibilities

• Lead on health, safety and environmental compliance in line with UK legislation and company standards.
• Carry out inspections, audits and risk assessments to identify hazards and mitigate risks.
• Support teams with safety documentation, risk management and environmental plans.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, producing clear reports and corrective actions.
• Deliver inductions, toolbox talks and training to embed a positive safety culture.
• Act as the main point of contact with regulatory bodies.
• Promote sustainability initiatives, including waste reduction, pollution prevention and carbon reduction.
• Provide strategic advice and guidance to leadership and project teams.

About You

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and a construction or industry-specific safety qualification.
• Chartered or Practitioner IOSH membership (or working towards).
• Significant experience managing HSE compliance across multiple sites or projects – specifically with External Wall Insulation.
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S and environmental legislation.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence behaviours.
• Flexibility to travel nationally, with preference for candidates based in the Midlands.

Desirable

• Environmental management qualification (IEMA / NEBOSH Environmental).
• ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 Lead Auditor training.
• SMSTS, Temporary Works training or additional specialist HSE qualifications.

What’s on Offer

• National role with the chance to make a real impact.
• Professional development and ongoing training.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

If this role would be of interest, please get in touch with Jack Burgess at Build Recruitment.