Health and Safety Manager - Construction / Civil Infrastructure

Jacobs, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Overview

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Responsibilities

• Be at the heart of one of the UK’s most impressive infrastructure programmes and influence health, safety and wellbeing culture across major civil engineering projects, including HS2 and beyond.
• Embed the ‘Safe at Heart’ ethos, ensuring safety is a core value, not just a priority.
• Be visible on site and build strong relationships with contractors to jointly address issues, drive improvements, and coach delivery teams on safety practices.
• Call out unsafe behaviours or conditions when needed and provide guidance and support to the wider delivery team.
• Lead with passion, proactive engagement and collaboration across all levels of the organisation, balancing compliance with leadership and practical on-site actions.
• Spend around three days a week on-site, working with civils contractors to coach teams, influence positive behaviours, identify risks, support investigations, and ensure compliance with health, safety and security standards.
• Promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across activities and teams.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary – compensation reflecting your skills and experience
• Flexible Work Arrangements – hybrid, part-time, and flexible hours/locations
• 24 days holiday + option to buy a further 10 days
• Robust Pension Contributions – enhanced pension contributions up to 10%
• Comprehensive Health Coverage – single medical cover and Digital GP service, with options to add partner/family
• Family Planning Support – fertility healthcare and family planning services
• Enhanced Parental Leave – enhanced pay and access to programs
• Life assurance at 4x your salary
• Income Protection
• Wellbeing Hub – access to wellbeing apps
• Professional Development – membership fees and CPD opportunities
• Community Engagement – charity matched funding, volunteering time and donations

Qualifications & Requirements

• NEBOSH Construction certificate essential
• Strong knowledge of occupational health, safety and security legislation
• Proven experience in health and safety within major infrastructure or complex programmes
• Ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively with contractors and stakeholders
• A professional qualification in Health and Safety or equivalent experience
• Experience in/ability to assist with the production and review of technical reports including assurance and investigation reports
• Comfortable working around plant and site operations
• Logical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Personal Attributes

• Resilient and firm — able to re-evaluate and influence effectively
• Team player who thrives on collaboration and shared success
• Hands-on and visible on-site
• Passionate about making a real difference to safety culture
• Jacobs operates a hybrid work environment and standard 40-hour working week

Equal Opportunity

As a disability confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.