At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Health & Safety across a national portfolio of healthcare properties.
- Company: Leading UK property investment business with a focus on healthcare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, discretionary bonus, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Hybrid working with regular travel and strong leadership support.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on health and safety in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: NEBOSH Certificate and experience in Facilities Management or related fields.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
We are recruiting for a Health & Safety Manager to join a leading UK property investment business managing a national portfolio of over 1200 healthcare buildings. This is a client-side role offering the opportunity to take ownership of Health & Safety across a large, multi-site portfolio, working closely with Facilities Managers and contractors to ensure compliance, safety and operational excellence.
The Opportunity
This is not a purely policy-driven or corporate HSE role. You will be working directly with operational FM teams, supporting real-time issues across sites while also developing and improving the overall QHSE framework. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on operational involvement, making it ideal for candidates from a Facilities Management, Healthcare, Property or Engineering background.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Health & Safety across a national portfolio of 900+ properties
- Conduct gap analysis and develop a clear QHSE strategy
- Oversee statutory compliance programmes (fire, water hygiene, building safety)
- Support Facilities Managers with on-site H&S and compliance issues
- Manage contractor H&S processes including RAMS, permits and onboarding
- Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions
- Produce reporting, analyse trends and drive continuous improvement
- Support audits and ensure compliance with ISO standards
- Promote a proactive safety culture across the FM function
- Manage and develop a Health & Safety Administrator
Requirements
- NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent)
- Experience within Facilities Management, Property or Building Services
- Multi-site portfolio experience desired but not essential
- Strong knowledge of statutory compliance (fire, legionella, H&S legislation)
- Experience with RAMS, risk assessments, audits and incident investigations
- Ability to work both strategically and operationally
- Strong stakeholder and contractor management skills
- Full UK driving licence
- Desirable: Engineering or technical FM background
- ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 knowledge
- IOSH membership or working towards Chartered status
Location & Travel
- Midlands based preferably
- Hybrid working
- Regular travel across the portfolio
- Occasional overnight stays required
Salary & Benefits
£50,000 - £60,000 (dependant on background) Discretionary bonus Career progression within a growing national portfolio Client-side role with real ownership and influence
Why This Role?
- Work client-side, not contractor-side
- Influence H&S across a large property portfolio
- Combine strategy with hands-on operational involvement
- Join a growing FM team with strong leadership
If you're a Health & Safety professional who wants to move into a more operational, FM-led environment, this is a strong opportunity to take the next step.
Group Health and Safety Manager employer: HVAC Recruitment Ltd
Join a leading UK property investment business that prioritises employee growth and development within a dynamic work culture. As a Group Health and Safety Manager, you will enjoy the unique opportunity to influence health and safety across a national portfolio while working in a supportive environment that values strategic leadership and hands-on involvement. With competitive salary packages, discretionary bonuses, and a commitment to fostering a proactive safety culture, this role offers meaningful and rewarding employment for professionals looking to make a real impact.
