Health & Safety Manager

Build Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national construction business is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to ensure safe and compliant operations across multiple sites. The successful candidate will lead on health and safety compliance, conduct inspections, and support teams with safety documentation. Required qualifications include a NEBOSH Diploma and IOSH membership. This is a full-time permanent role based in the Midlands with national responsibilities. Competitive development opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Professional development and ongoing training

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing HSE compliance across multiple sites.
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S and environmental legislation.
• Flexibility to travel nationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead on health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Carry out inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Investigate incidents and produce reports.

Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Risk Assessment

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Chartered or Practitioner IOSH membership

Tools

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor training

Environmental management qualification (IEMA/NEBOSH Environmental)

Job description

Health& Safety Manager – National Role

Full-time Permanent Midlands preferred

Build Recruitment is working with a leading national construction business to recruit a Health& Safety Manager. This is a key role, responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant and environmentally responsible delivery of operations across multiple sites. It’s a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to influence culture, raise standards and champion best practice at a national level.

The Role

As the Health & Safety Manager, you will :

• 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

We’re looking for a proactive and influential Health & Safety professional with :

• 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 (but not essential)

• 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 for the Health & Safety Manager

• 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.