Senior HSE Lead for Steel & Infrastructure Projects

AA Euro Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AA Euro Group is recruiting a Health & Safety Manager to lead HSE across multiple UK and Ireland projects, delivering safety performance and ensuring lifecycle compliance. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation with a strong track record in complex steel erection packages.

The role requires extensive construction HSE experience, RAMS management, incident investigation, and a proactive leadership style.

Qualifications

• Degree, Diploma, or equivalent in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years in Health and Safety management within construction, structural steel, infrastructure, civil engineering, or industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of current health and safety legislation and industry best practices.
• Experience managing health and safety across multiple construction sites.
• Proven experience overseeing high-risk activities such as steel erection, crane operations, lifting, and working at height.
• Excellent incident investigation and root cause analysis skills.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities with the confidence to engage at all levels of an organisation.
• Full UK or Irish driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead health, safety, environmental, and compliance across multiple projects.
• Develop, implement, and maintain company health and safety policies, procedures, and RAMS.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, and client requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety reviews across active projects.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare detailed reports and recommendations for senior management.
• Review and approve RAMS for projects.
• Collaborate with project managers, site managers, supervisors, and subcontractors on safe practices.
• Monitor high-risk activities including steel erection, lifting operations, working at height, and temporary works.
• Deliver health and safety training, toolbox talks, and awareness programmes.
• Support tender submissions and pre-construction activities with HSE input.
• Liaise with clients, regulatory bodies, and external auditors as required.
• Track and report on key health and safety performance indicators.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and best practice throughout the business.

Skills

Health & Safety management

Leadership

Incident investigation

Auditing

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Training delivery

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

OH&S qualification (Degree/Diploma)

Job description

AA Euro Group is recruiting a Health & Safety Manager to lead HSE across multiple UK and Ireland projects, delivering safety performance and ensuring lifecycle compliance. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation with a strong track record in complex steel erection packages.

The role requires extensive construction HSE experience, RAMS management, incident investigation, and a proactive leadership style.