Health & Safety Manager

Build Recruitment Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

National impact on safety culture

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Build Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Health & Safety Manager for a national remit with Midlands preference. You will lead on health, safety and environmental compliance across multiple sites, ensuring UK legislation is met and best practices embedded.

You will conduct inspections, audits and risk assessments, deliver inductions and training, investigate incidents, and provide strategic safety guidance to leadership. Travel nationally as required.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) is required.
• Chartered or Practitioner IOSH membership or working towards.
• Experience managing HSE compliance across multiple sites, esp. with External Wall Insulation.
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead on health, safety and environmental compliance across sites.
• Carry out inspections, audits and risk assessments.
• Support teams with safety documentation, risk management and environmental plans.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, producing reports and corrective actions.
• Deliver inductions, toolbox talks and training to embed a safety culture.
• Act as main contact with regulatory bodies.
• Promote sustainability initiatives, including waste reduction and carbon reduction.
• Provide strategic safety guidance to leadership and project teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

HSE management

Risk assessment

Travel willingness

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

IOSH Chartered/Practitioner

IEMA / NEBOSH Environmental (Desirable)

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

• 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 (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.