Health and Safety Manager - Construction / Civil Infrastructure
Jacobs, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Overview
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Responsibilities
* Be at the heart of one of the UK’s most impressive infrastructure programmes and influence health, safety and wellbeing culture across major civil engineering projects, including HS2 and beyond.
* Embed the ‘Safe at Heart’ ethos, ensuring safety is a core value, not just a priority.
* Be visible on site and build strong relationships with contractors to jointly address issues, drive improvements, and coach delivery teams on safety practices.
* Call out unsafe behaviours or conditions when needed and provide guidance and support to the wider delivery team.
* Lead with passion, proactive engagement and collaboration across all levels of the organisation, balancing compliance with leadership and practical on-site actions.
* Spend around three days a week on-site, working with civils contractors to coach teams, influence positive behaviours, identify risks, support investigations, and ensure compliance with health, safety and security standards.
* Promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across activities and teams.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary – compensation reflecting your skills and experience
* Flexible Work Arrangements – hybrid, part-time, and flexible hours/locations
* 24 days holiday + option to buy a further 10 days
* Robust Pension Contributions – enhanced pension contributions up to 10%
* Comprehensive Health Coverage – single medical cover and Digital GP service, with options to add partner/family
* Family Planning Support – fertility healthcare and family planning services
* Enhanced Parental Leave – enhanced pay and access to programs
* Life assurance at 4x your salary
* Income Protection
* Wellbeing Hub – access to wellbeing apps
* Professional Development – membership fees and CPD opportunities
* Community Engagement – charity matched funding, volunteering time and donations
Qualifications & Requirements
* NEBOSH Construction certificate essential
* Strong knowledge of occupational health, safety and security legislation
* Proven experience in health and safety within major infrastructure or complex programmes
* Ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively with contractors and stakeholders
* A professional qualification in Health and Safety or equivalent experience
* Experience in/ability to assist with the production and review of technical reports including assurance and investigation reports
* Comfortable working around plant and site operations
* Logical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
* Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Personal Attributes
* Resilient and firm — able to re-evaluate and influence effectively
* Team player who thrives on collaboration and shared success
* Hands-on and visible on-site
* Passionate about making a real difference to safety culture
* Jacobs operates a hybrid work environment and standard 40-hour working week
Equal Opportunity
As a disability confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
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