Equans is looking for a Health and Safety Manager to join our team based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle, bonus and benefits package.
What will you deliver?
* Management of SHEQ across the Regional Operational area to ensure all work is undertaken to external and internal standards and guidelines
* Work with the SHEQ Managers, SHEQ Solutions BPs, CDM and Central SHEQ to utilise and maintain adequate systems to meet all statutory and EQUANS obligations
* Ensure all reportable data (Near Misses, Accidents, RIDDORs, HiPo’s, LTI’s, Incidents, LSV/MSV, Waste, Water, Energy, Social Initiatives, Volunteering etc.) is recorded accurately on the contract – coach contracts, sites and individuals where required
* Establish SHEQ Action Plans for each contract with the Contract Director/Manager – these outputs will deliver safer workplaces, improved employee engagement, culture and support our work‑winning activity as models of best practice
* Act on the findings of SHEQ Audits – providing guidance to the sites and feedback to SHEQ Solutions on tools, processes and systems that may need to be improved to enhance safety and quality of our work
* Mentor the Safety Ambassadors within the contracts that you will be responsible for
* Lead by example in following the company’s values and objectives
* Ensure that each contract has a Training Matrix or Learning Management System to ensure that all colleagues within the area have the appropriate, quality and H&S training, qualifications, and development. The delivery of training that impacts safety should be monitored and prioritised
* Lead investigations and liaise with stakeholders, ensuring detailed investigations are undertaken and full reports/recommendations are provided – these reports will adequately identify the root causes of incidents
What can we offer you?
On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle, bonus and benefits package, which includes:
* 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
* Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
* Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
* Gym membership discounts
* Cycle to work scheme
* Holiday purchase scheme
* 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
* Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
* Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
* Access to our growing employee networks
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
Who are you?
* Previous experience of a Health and Safety role within the construction, energy sector, FM or related industries
* Understanding of construction, energy and FM technology and methods
* Demonstrable experience relevant SHEQ legislation
* NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety
* NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety; British Safety Council Level 5 Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health; City & Guilds Level 5 (NVQ) Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice; NCRQ Level 6 Diploma in Applied Health and Safety or equivalent qualification or qualification by experience (Desirable)
* Membership of IOSH (Desirable)
* Experience of fire prevention and fire management (Desirable)
This role includes a DBS Basic check therefore ability to pass is essential.
Who are we?
In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting‑edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world. Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.
Our ambition
At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus. We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers’ needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.
What's next?
If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.
As part of our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.
At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do; should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.
You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re‑location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.
The Equans Resourcing Team manages this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not directly to Equans Managers.
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