At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead health and safety initiatives across diverse construction projects in the UK.
- Company: Join JLL, a global leader in real estate and facilities management.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, travel opportunities, and a commitment to professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and collaboration across teams.
- Why this job: Shape a proactive safety culture and make a real impact in project delivery.
- Qualifications: NEBOSH Diploma and 5 years' experience in HSSE management required.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 £ per year.
Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.
Location - Sites across the North of the UK
About JLL Workplace Management UK&I
JLL Workplace Management UK&I is a leading provider of integrated technical engineering and facilities management services. Combining deep engineering expertise with JLL's global platform, we partner with clients to deliver operational excellence, sustainable outcomes, and measurable business value — underpinned by a relentless commitment to safety.
Our Project Services Division delivers complex technical project programmes across a diverse client portfolio, from project design review to construction delivery with HSSE performance at the core of everything we do.
Role Purpose
The HSSE Manager for Project Services will provide specialist HSSE advice and strategic direction across the Project Services Division within JLL Workplace Management UK&I. Reporting into the WPM UK&I HSSE Project Lead, the post-holder will be accountable for embedding a proactive safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement in HSSE performance across all project delivery activity.
The individual will work closely with the EMEA HSSE function, the WPM UK&I HSSE team, and project delivery leadership to align standards, manage risk, and support business growth. A sound understanding of the technical and contractual demands of engineering project delivery is essential.
Key Accountabilities
- Strategy & Leadership
- Implement the targeted HSSE strategy for Project Services, aligned with JLL Global HSSE Standards and EMEA Minimum Requirements.
- Lead, influence and develop professionals embedded within or supporting the Project Services Division.
- Champion a positive, proactive HSSE culture across all project teams, supply chain partners, and client interfaces.
- Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure all project activities comply with applicable UK health, safety, and environmental legislation, including the Building Safety Act 2022, CDM Regulations, and relevant British Standards.
- Oversee the RAMS process, ensuring risks are adequately identified, assessed, and controlled prior to works commencing by the operational teams.
- Maintain and develop HSSE policies and procedures relevant to project delivery, keeping pace with legislative change and industry best practice.
- Lead incident investigation for project-related events, ensuring root cause analysis, lessons learned, and corrective actions are implemented effectively.
- Ensure Principal Contractor personnel competence is assessed and maintained in accordance with PAS 8672:2022, covering role responsibilities, skills, and higher-risk building competences.
- Performance & Reporting
- Manage HSSE monitoring, audit, and inspection programmes across Project Services operations.
- Report HSSE performance against agreed KPIs to WPM UK&I leadership and client stakeholders, providing clear, data-driven insight.
- Support ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 compliance across project activities.
- Act as the primary HSSE subject matter expert for Project Services, supporting bid activity, client engagement, and new account transitions.
- Build effective working relationships with client HSSE teams, principal designers, and regulatory bodies.
- Provide pragmatic, commercially aware HSSE guidance to project managers and delivery teams.
Person Specification
Essential
- NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent Level 6 qualification).
- NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety.
- Minimum 5 years' experience within a Manager HSSE role within construction, engineering projects.
- Thorough working knowledge of UK H&S legislation, CDM Regulations, Building Safety Act 2022, and associated British Standards.
- Demonstrable experience managing HSSE across complex, multi-disciplinary project programmes.
- Willingness to travel across the UK&I portfolio as required.
Desirable
- NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety.
- Experience in regulated environments (e.g. defence, nuclear, pharmaceutical, critical infrastructure).
- Background in Building Safety Act Principal Contractor or Principal Designer duties.
Health and Safety Manager - Field Based in Manchester employer: Jones Lang LaSalle
At JLL, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our London office provides a vibrant environment where surveyors can thrive, with flexible and hybrid working options that support a healthy work-life balance. We are committed to employee growth, providing opportunities for professional development in the affordable housing sector, while making a meaningful impact in the community through our work in social housing.
