Health & Safety Manager

Job Description:

Location: East Midlands (Hybrid working)
Sector: Industrial & Commercial 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 East Midlands, with hybrid working available and 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