QHSE Manager

Job Title: HSEQ Manager
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and motivated HSEQ Manager to join a growing engineering and manufacturing business. This role is ideal for a graduate or early-career professional looking to develop and build a long-term career in Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality management within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.

Reporting directly to the Director of Engineering & Manufacturing, you will lead and manage the company’s Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) systems and activities, ensuring compliance with legislation and driving continuous improvement across the business.
This is a hands-on role offering genuine scope for professional growth, increased responsibility, and career progression.

Key Responsibilities
Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)

• Keep up to date with all relevant HSE legislation and ensure company compliance.
• Advise management and employees on legislative changes and required improvements to working practices.
• Develop, implement and maintain HSE policies and procedures.
• Conduct and review risk assessments, ensuring periodic formal reviews are completed.
• Manage statutory testing requirements and ensure actions are implemented where required.
• Investigate and record accidents and incidents, implementing corrective actions and producing KPI reports.
• Deliver toolbox talks and training sessions to employees.
• Carry out regular site inspections to ensure policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Liaise with insurance providers regarding civil claims.
• Work with relevant accreditation and regulatory bodies.

Quality Management

• Maintain company approval to ISO9001 standards.
• Conduct internal audits and report on preventative and corrective actions.
• Monitor customer feedback and cost of poor quality.
• Support and lead quality improvement projects.
• Set and monitor annual budgetary targets for relevant departments.

General Responsibilities

• Attend management meetings and provide reports on HSEQ performance.
• Lead training initiatives for management and staff on HSEQ matters.
• Support the professional and smooth running of the business at all times.
• Undertake additional duties as required.

About You
This role would suit a graduate or early-career professional who is looking to grow and develop into a senior HSEQ position. You may have a degree in Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering, Quality Management or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

Key Competencies & Attributes:

• Strong leadership potential and confidence to take initiative.
• Ability to make clear decisions and take responsibility for actions and projects.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Confident presenting information and delivering training.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving ability.
• Organised, systematic, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• High level of integrity and commitment to safety, quality, and ethical standards.
• Able to work independently while also building strong working relationships across teams.
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to work effectively under pressure.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of how HSEQ contributes to business success.

What’s on Offer

• Salary £30,000 – £35,000 depending on experience
• Clear development pathway and career progression opportunities
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
• Support for continued professional development and training
• Opportunity to make a real impact within a growing organisation

If you are looking for a role where you can build your expertise, influence positive change, and develop into a senior HSEQ professional, we would love to hear from you.
Please contact Jodie Hodgson at Pertemps for more information.