Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Health and Safety Manager on a permanent basis, based in Midlands.

A new opportunity has arisen to join an industry leader within the Decarbonisation sector as a Health, Safety & Environmental Manager (HSE).

With projected growth, we are seeking a proactive HSE Manager to lead and manage all health, safety, and environmental aspects/teams across these projects, to ensure compliance, reduce risk, and promote a culture of safety & wellbeing throughout our operations.

The candidate will work closely with our in-house teams throughout client engagement and all construction stages to deliver suitable HSE management arrangements, to meet both client/legal requirements to ensure the safe on site delivery of district heating systems and energy saving solutions.

Hours | 38 hours per week; 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 3:00pm Friday With site travel required.

Role Summary

· Develop, implement, and maintain HSE policies, procedures, and programs aligned with legal requirements, industry standards, and client expectations for Decarbonisation projects across multiple locations (UK and Ireland).

· Conduct regular site inspections, risk assessments, and audits to monitor compliance and identify areas for improvement.

· Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and reporting, ensuring timely corrective actions and continuous improvement.

· Provide expert HSE advice and support to project teams during all phases including design, offsite prefabrication, modularisation, and onsite installation.

· Collaborate closely with HSE officers, operation teams, client representatives, and subcontractors to embed safe working practices and environmental stewardship into daily operations.

· Drive HSE training and awareness programs to build competency and engagement across all teams.

· Monitor and report on HSE performance metrics, ensuring transparency and effective communication with senior management and stakeholders.

· Facilitate client HSE audits and site visits, acting as the primary point of contact for all health, safety, and environmental matters.

· Support the expansion of HSE best practices as the company grows into new locations and regions within Europe.

Requirements

· 5 years minimum demonstrable experience as an HSE Manager or similar role within construction, mechanical, electrical or energy saving sectors, understanding the unique HSE challenges they present.

· Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation, standards, and industry best practices (e.g., ISO 45001, ISO 14001).

· Relevant certifications such as NEBOSH or International Diploma and equivalent environmental qualifications.

· Experience in leading, developing, and managing a team of HSE Officers or similar professionals.

· Ability to conduct risk assessments, site inspections, audits, and incident investigations with a focus on continuous improvement.

· Capability to oversee HSE activities across multiple projects and sites in different locations, managing priorities and resources effectively.

Benefits

· Full in-house training and career development opportunities.

· Competitive pension scheme.

· Life assurance scheme.

· Health cash plan.

· Full access to smart wellbeing platform.

· Annual flu vaccine

· Free annual health check during working hours.

· Annual leave increasing in line with length of service.

· Lavish Long service awards

· Generously funded social events organised for all employees throughout the year via our Social and Wellbeing committee.

· Electric vehicle charging ports

· Full access to car emergency kit.

· Annual Christmas raffle

· Yearly allowance for branded clothing merchandise

· Secure, free onsite parking.

· Dedicated departmental budget allocated annually for team building events during working hours

· Free Barista Style Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Tea, and Fruit provided daily.

· Friendly and supportive working environment in state-of-the-art facilities.

Our Company

Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time