At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead health and safety initiatives, ensuring compliance and driving improvements across multiple sites.
- Company: Join Equans, a leader in facilities management with a commitment to safety and sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, company vehicle, bonus package, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety practices while developing your leadership skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in health and safety, preferably in construction or related industries, with NEBOSH certification.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Overview
In this Health & Safety Manager role, you will lead SHEQ across Equans’ regional operations in the West Midlands, ensuring compliance with statutory safety and environmental requirements.
You’ll partner with multisite FM teams to embed the SHEQ culture and drive improvement across contracts.
You’ll deliver data‑driven safety solutions, audits, and incident investigations that reduce risk and support responsible business initiatives.
This role offers hybrid working, a strong focus on leadership and training, and opportunities to influence safety practices at scale.
- Pay / Benefits
- competitive salary
- company vehicle or allowance
- bonus and benefits package
- 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
- Life Cover 2x annual salary
- CSR days per year
Responsibilities
- Oversee regional SHEQ management to meet internal and external standards
- Record and coach on Near Misses, Accidents, RIDDORs, and other safety data across contracts
- Create contract-level SHEQ Action Plans with Directors/Managers to improve safety and engagement
- Respond to SHEQ audit findings by guiding sites and refining tools, processes and systems
- Mentor Safety Ambassadors and promote the company values across sites
- Ensure Training Matrix/LMS coverage for all colleagues with appropriate safety training
- Lead investigations and provide detailed root-cause reports and recommendations
- Close out incidents and present action plans to Accident Incident Review boards
- Provide data-led reporting via Power BI and feedback on additional reporting needs
- Drive continuous improvement and innovative safety solutions across the division and UKBU
- Key requirements
- Previous health and safety experience in construction, energy, FM or related industries
- Knowledge of construction, energy, and FM technology and methods
- Demonstrable experience with SHEQ legislation
- NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent (or Level 5/6 equivalents) in Occupational Health and Safety
- Ability to work with multisite operations and across contracts
- Collaborative mindset
- Stakeholder engagement
- Mentoring and coaching
- SHEQ governance and compliance
- Accident/incident investigation
- Data reporting and analytics (Power BI)
Health and Safety Manager employer: Equans
Equans is an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for a Strategic IT Solution Architect to thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, you will have access to continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work on impactful projects that drive enterprise transformation. Located in the UK, Equans offers a supportive environment where your contributions are valued, and you can make a meaningful difference in delivering secure and scalable technology solutions.
