HSEQ Manager - Health & Safety

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm seeks a Health and Safety Advisor to promote compliance with health and safety standards across operations. You will provide operational support and foster a safety culture through effective communication and team engagement. This role offers opportunities for leadership development within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification is essential.
• Proven experience in health and safety within construction is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and regulations.
• Build positive relationships with stakeholders, promoting a safety culture.
• Participate as a key member of the HSEQ team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

NEBOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification

Job description

Job Description

Our client is an established civil engineering enterprise that delivers high-quality, comprehensive solutions to the highways, airfields, and construction sectors. As a trusted infrastructure partner, they collaborate closely with contractors to understand end-customer needs and project requirements. Their approach promotes innovation and best practices through early involvement, ensuring optimal value for their clients.

Driven by a commitment to excellence, they embrace a ‘right first time’ ethos, prioritising customer satisfaction, quality delivery, integrity, and transparency. Continually pushing the boundaries of the industry, they adopt the latest innovative processes and technologies to achieve high performance and drive continuous improvement. Their experts bring fresh perspectives and new working methods to every contract, challenging conventional methods to deliver superior results.

Based near M25/M40, you will work regularly across head office and operational sites.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate strict adherence to company policies, regulations, and legal obligations, including health and safety, transportation, vehicle management, and environmental standards.
• Offer guidance and assistance to ensure teams, contractors, visitors, and the public follow all relevant safety and environmental protocols in line with company policies and legal requirements.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders by delivering consistent, high-quality service and professionalism in all interactions.
• Contribute to the successful implementation of the HSEQ Roadmap by supporting site inspections, incident reviews, training needs, risk advice, and audits.
• Support leadership development through coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job training.
• Participate actively as a key member of the HSEQ team, contributing to collective goals and stakeholder commitments.

Accountabilities:

• Operational Support: Ensure teams understand responsibilities and best practices, offering clarification and challenging inefficiencies.
• Site Oversight: Monitor operational sites to ensure HSEQ activities are properly carried out, documented, and reported.
• Field Relationships: Foster safe, open, and trusting working relationships to promote a transparent safety culture.

Qualifications & Skills – Essential:

• NEBOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification
• UK driver’s license

Experience – Essential:

• Proven experience in promoting and maintaining health and safety standards within a construction setting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels

Experience – Desirable:

• Flexibility to work night shifts when required
• Experience in diverse construction projects, with knowledge of full-scope build processes

Assured Safety Recruitment is a specialist health and safety recruitment company operating across the UK. We recruit roles including Health and Safety Advisor, Manager, Director, and other HSE, HSEQ, SHEQ, QHSE, EHS positions.

Once we receive your details, we will contact you within 14 days if your application is successful. If you haven't been contacted within this period, it indicates your application was not successful, but we may keep your details for future opportunities.