HSEQ Manager

Job Description:

HSEQ Manager required for a well-established national main contractor delivering industrial, logistics and commercial construction projects across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Midlands-based contractor based in the Leicester area, with a turnover of circa £100M and a close-knit team of around 40 staff, delivering projects typically ranging from £5M to £25M in value.

The business has built a strong reputation for delivering large-scale industrial and logistics developments while maintaining the culture and flexibility of a smaller contractor, enabling them to build long-term relationships with both clients and supply chain partners. As the company continues to grow and secure repeat business across the UK, they are seeking an experienced HSEQ Manager to take ownership of the company's Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality systems.

This role will play a key strategic part within the business, working closely with senior leadership and project teams to ensure best practice HSEQ standards are embedded across all projects. The successful candidate will support multiple sites nationwide, driving compliance, continuous improvement and a strong safety culture throughout the organisation while helping to maintain the high standards that underpin the company's reputation in the industrial and logistics sector.

HSEQ Manager Position Overview

• Develop, implement and maintain the company's Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) management systems

• Ensure full compliance with UK legislation including HASAWA and construction safety regulations

• Support site teams across multiple projects, promoting a proactive safety culture throughout the business

• Conduct site inspections, audits and compliance reviews across live construction projects

• Lead incident investigations, risk assessments and corrective action processes

• Produce clear HSEQ reporting for senior management and project stakeholders

• Drive continuous improvement in HSEQ performance across the organisation

• Work collaboratively with operational teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners

• Promote best practice standards across health, safety, environmental and quality processes

HSEQ Manager Position Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a HSEQ role within the construction industry

• Strong knowledge of construction health and safety legislation including HASAWA

• Experience implementing and managing HSEQ management systems

• Ability to support multiple projects and work closely with site teams

• Strong leadership, communication and reporting skills

• Experience within industrial, logistics or commercial construction projects advantageous

• Diploma in Health & Safety, Environmental Management or similar desirable

• Lead Auditor qualification (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001) desirable

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites nationally

• Right to work in the UK

HSEQ Manager Position Remuneration

• Salary £55,000 - £65,000 DOE

• Car allowance plus fuel card

• Two performance related bonuses per year

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Private medical cover for family

• Opportunity to join a growing national contractor delivering industrial and logistics projects across the UK

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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