Health & Safety Manager

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

Job summary

A leading national construction business is looking for a Health & Safety Manager to ensure safe and compliant operations across multiple sites. This full-time position involves leading HSE compliance, conducting audits, and fostering a positive safety culture. Ideal candidates will have a NEBOSH Diploma, significant experience in construction safety, and strong communication skills. The role is national with a preference for candidates based in the Midlands.

Benefits

Professional development and ongoing training

Supportive working environment

Opportunity to make a real impact

Qualifications

• Proactive and influential Health & Safety professional.
• Significant experience managing HSE compliance across multiple sites.
• Flexibility to travel nationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead on health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Conduct inspections, audits and risk assessments.
• Deliver inductions, toolbox talks and training.

Skills

HSE compliance

Health & Safety legislation knowledge

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Risk management

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Chartered or Practitioner IOSH membership

Tools

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor

ISO 14001 Lead Auditor

Job description

Overview

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.