Health and Safety Contract Jobs in Birmingham
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Team Leader - Minerals and Waste
Posted 1 month ago by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Loc...
This role is for a Team Leader in the Minerals and Waste sector within the Environment and Sustainability Planning team...
- Rate £58,092 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location London, England, United Kingdom
Graduate Trainee Engineer (Battery Materials and Cells Group) x2 (111695-0626)
Posted 1 month ago by University of Warwick
Launch your career at WMG, University of Warwick as a Graduate Trainee Engineer in the Battery Materials and Cells Group...
- Rate £31,236 per year
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Coventry, England, United Kingdom
Global Offer Manager - Enterprise Operations and Customer Service (Temporary)
Posted 1 month ago by Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
BCG is seeking a Global Offer Manager for a temporary fixed-term contract to support two global offers within the Operat...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location London, England, United Kingdom
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Principal Modelling and Simulation Engineer
Posted 1 month ago by Stirling Dynamics
Stirling Dynamics is seeking a Senior/Principal Modelling and Simulation Engineer to join their Simulation, Dynamics and...
- Rate £72,500 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Research and Data Analyst (FTC)
Posted 1 month ago by Freebridge Community Housing
We are seeking a Research and Data Analyst for a 12-month fixed-term contract to analyze internal and external data, sup...
- Rate £44,505 per year
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Undetermined
- Location King's Lynn, England, United Kingdom
Health and Safety Manager (Logistics / Warehousing)
Posted 1 month ago by Ernest Gordon Recruitment
The Health and Safety Manager position is focused on logistics and warehousing, offering a salary between £45,000 and £5...
- Rate £55,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Onsite
- Location Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Team Leader - Wind Turbine Installation
Posted 1 month ago by Kintec Global Recruitment
This position is for a Team Leader in Wind Turbine Installation, requiring a strong technical background and experience...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location England, United Kingdom
Production and Logistics Planner
Posted 1 month ago by Transport for Wales
Pullman Rail is seeking a Production and Logistics Planner for a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of a...
- Rate £42,000 per year
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Senior Software Engineer, C++ and Python, 9 Month FTC, Manchester,
Posted 1 month ago by Corriculo Ltd
Are you a Senior Software Engineer with strong C++ and Python experience looking to work on cutting-edge AI and machine...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Manchester
HR Project Manager - Remote and London or Woking - 6 months+
Posted 1 month ago by Jobserve
We are seeking an experienced HR Project Manager for a 6-month contract to lead a restructuring programme affecting up t...
- Rate £568 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Remote and London or Woking
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Sign UpSharePoint SME - MUST BE SC CLEARED - Warwick and remote - 6 months+
Posted 1 month ago by Jobserve
One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for a SharePoint SME who must be SC cleared or eligible. The role invol...
- Rate £350 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Warwick and remote
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About Our Health and Safety Contract Roles in Birmingham
What does a health and safety contractor do?
Health and safety contractors are brought in to manage, audit, and improve workplace safety across construction sites, manufacturing facilities, energy installations, and corporate environments. The work covers a broad spectrum: developing and implementing safety management systems, conducting risk assessments and method statement reviews, investigating incidents and near-misses, delivering toolbox talks and safety training, auditing compliance with CDM regulations, and acting as the principal designer or principal contractor's safety adviser on construction projects. Demand is strongest in construction and infrastructure, where CDM 2015 regulations create a legal requirement for competent safety oversight on virtually every project. Oil and gas, manufacturing, utilities, and logistics are also significant employers of contract health and safety professionals.
Contractors in this discipline need a NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent as the baseline professional qualification, with many clients also requiring NEBOSH Construction Certificate for site-based roles. Membership of IOSH at Chartered or Graduate level is widely expected. Practical experience conducting CDM duties, writing construction phase plans, and managing multi-trade environments carries more weight than additional certifications. For roles on major infrastructure or energy projects, experience with permit-to-work systems, COMAH regulations, or sector-specific safety frameworks such as those used in rail or nuclear is a significant differentiator. Tech-savvy contractors who can work with digital safety management platforms and data-driven reporting are increasingly sought after as the industry moves beyond paper-based compliance.
What is the market like for health and safety contractors?
Health and safety contracting is a consistently active market, driven by the non-negotiable nature of safety compliance in the UK's construction, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. The volume of major infrastructure programmes, from HS2 through to offshore wind and nuclear new build, sustains demand for experienced safety professionals that the permanent workforce cannot fully supply. Regulatory enforcement has tightened, and organisations that previously relied on part-time or shared safety resource are increasingly engaging dedicated contractors. Rates have firmed for contractors with NEBOSH Diploma and CDM experience, particularly those willing to work on remote or complex sites where the safety challenges are most acute.
What is the contracting market like in Birmingham?
HSBC's UK headquarters, alongside substantial operations from other major banks and insurers, anchors Birmingham's position as the UK's second largest commercial centre for contractor demand. HS2 and wider infrastructure investment across the West Midlands have added a layer of construction, engineering, and programme delivery work that is expected to persist for several years. Central government departments with Birmingham offices, including HMRC and the Home Office, contribute a steady volume of digital, project, and operational delivery roles. The city offers a broad spread of contracting disciplines rather than concentrating in one sector, which makes it resilient to downturns in any single industry. Disciplines tied to infrastructure and construction can command premiums where specialist experience is scarce, even as rates for more general roles sit comfortably below the capital.
How much do health and safety contractors usually earn in Birmingham?
Contract rates for health and safety roles in Birmingham typically range from £350 to £650 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many health and safety vacancies in Birmingham are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 310 health and safety contract roles across the site, with Birmingham representing a strong share. Data reviewed up to May 2026.