Overview

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

As the Health & Safety Manager, you will:

• 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

We’re looking for a proactive and influential Health & Safety professional with:

• 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.

If this role would be of interest, please get in touch with Jack Burgess at Build Recruitment.