Health & Safety Manager

Location: Birmingham & surrounding areas on various construction sites
Sector: Demolition / Construction
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality (HSEQ) Manager to take ownership of HSEQ performance across multiple construction projects and business operations. This is a key leadership role, working closely with project teams and senior management to ensure compliance, drive best practice, and promote a strong HSEQ culture.

The role is based in the Birmingham office with regular site visits across the region.

Key Responsibilities

– Lead, implement, and continuously improve HSEQ strategies and management systems

– Ensure compliance with UK legislation, industry standards, and internal procedures

– Develop, review, and manage policies, procedures, RAMS, and risk assessments

– Conduct site inspections, audits, and incident investigations

– Deliver training, briefings, and coaching to site and office-based teams

– Support project teams with practical, solutions-focused HSEQ advice

– Promote behavioural safety and quality awareness at all levels

– Prepare HSEQ reports, KPIs, and performance data for senior management

– Drive continual improvement initiatives across health, safety, environment, and quality

About You

You will be a confident and proactive HSEQ professional with experience within construction or a related sector, capable of operating both strategically and hands-on.

Essential Requirements:

– Strong working knowledge of HSEQ legislation and best practice

– Experience conducting audits, inspections, and investigations

– Ability to engage, influence, and communicate effectively at all levels

– Strong organisational and analytical skills

– Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

Desirable:

– NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent)

– Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001

– Experience within industrial, commercial, or main contracting environments

What's on Offer

– Competitive salary, dependent on experience

– Hybrid working flexibility

– Supportive and professional working environment

– Opportunity to influence and shape HSEQ standards across the business

– Ongoing professional development

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation