Group Health & Safety Manager

  • Harvey Jacob Ltd
  • Oct 23, 2025
Full time Construction

Job Description

Group Health & Safety Manager - Main Contractor
A strategic leadership opportunity with a main contractors
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid - 2 days office/site + home working the rest of the time
Salary: Competitive + benefits

We're seeking an experienced Group Health & Safety Manager to lead H&S strategy across a Construction Business. This is a senior, strategic role working closely with the Directors, with three direct reports and regular engagement with key clients.

Based from the Birmingham office (minimum 2 days per week) or on-site as required, you'll have the flexibility to work from home the rest of the week.

You'll take ownership of our ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 systems, ensuring compliance and continual improvement, while leading on all site safety matters and acting as the primary contact for any incidents or investigations, including producing reports for the HSE.

Role
  • Lead the company's strategic Health & Safety plan.
  • Oversee and develop ISO management systems.
  • Act as the lead on site safety issues and investigations.
  • Produce HSE reports and liaise with regulators as required.
  • Build strong relationships with key clients and project teams.
  • Lead, mentor, and support a small H&S team.
About You
  • Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) - essential.
  • Proven senior H&S experience within a main contracting environment.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Confident managing ISO systems and regulatory reporting.