HSE Manager

AA Euro Group; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering contractor is seeking a Health & Safety Manager in Macclesfield. You will lead the implementation of health, safety, and environmental practices across various sites, conduct inspections, manage training, and assist in strategic initiatives. A minimum of 10 years experience in health and safety and construction is required. Competitive salary, flexible working options, and professional development opportunities offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual increases

26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more)

Employer pension scheme

Competitive mileage rate

Travel expenses

Enhanced parental leave

Professional and educational development opportunities

Qualifications

• CMIOSH, Grad IOSH certification required.
• 10 years in the construction industry or 5 years as a health and safety professional.
• Experience in managing and developing trainees.

Responsibilities

• Oversee health and safety culture across all sites.
• Conduct safety inspections and risk reviews.
• Lead investigations following incidents.
• Assist with health and safety strategies.

Skills

Leadership skills

Risk assessment

Root cause analysis

Effective training

Improvement initiatives

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

NEBOSH Construction Diploma

NVQ Level 4 / EFQ Level 5 in Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

AA Euro Group has been retained by its client to recruit a Health & Safety Manager to join a leading M&E Contractor renowned for delivering complex engineering solutions across the data centre, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors. This is an opportunity to join the Life Science Team in Macclesfield.

About the role:

The Health & Safety Manager will oversee the implementation of a professional, competent, and knowledge-sharing culture across all sites, ensuring that best-in-class health, safety, and environmental practices are planned, implemented, and shared effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate strong leadership skills.
• Assist the BU HSE Manager in the consistent rollout of company strategy and expectations within SOPs, guidance, etc.
• Conduct high-quality safety inspections of workplaces at a frequency and intrusiveness guided by the BU HSE Manager. Perform risk reviews in the absence of the BU HSE Manager. Contribute to risk reviews.
• Attend sites following accidents/incidents and assist with investigations. In the absence of the Project Director, lead the investigation.
• Liaise with enforcement authorities during routine visits or incident investigations.
• Understand bespoke client requirements and tailor management systems accordingly with line manager approval.
• Assist the BU HSE Manager with tender and prequalification submissions, advising on health and safety concerns and providing practical solutions.
• Attend start-up meetings with site teams and participate in other meetings with clients and supply chain as requested.
• Implement the management system and coach others to use it appropriately.

Deliver appropriate training.

Required experience for this role:

• CMIOSH, Grad IOSH
• At least 10 years (or 5 years) in the construction industry.
• At least 10 years (or 5 years) as a health and safety professional.
• Inquisitive about root cause analysis.
• Lead improvement initiatives.
• Effective and confident trainer.
• Managing and developing trainees.

Required Qualifications:

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent.
• NEBOSH Construction Diploma or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 4 / EFQ Level 5 in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent.

What we can offer:

• Competitive salary with annual increases.
• 26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more).
• Employer pension scheme.
• Competitive mileage rate.
• Travel expenses.
• Flexible and remote working options.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Professional and educational development opportunities.

For further information on this role, please contact Rafal Kantyka or apply now.

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