Health & Safety Manager

Company: Build Recruitment
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Health& Safety Manager – National Role

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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. xwzovoh

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

Posted: April 7th, 2026