PFI Health & Safety Assurance Manager

PFI Health & Safety Assurance Manager Salary: £60,000 plus £7,000 Car allowance Plus bonus Location North West Hybrid Working Are you an experienced PFI SHEQ or Health & Safety professional looking for a role where you can genuinely influence the direction of a growing Facilities Management business? Our client is undergoing a period of transformation, investment and growth, creating a newly established PFI Health & Safety Assurance Manager position that will play a key role in shaping operational standards, compliance strategy and business improvement initiatives across the organisation. This is far more than a traditional compliance role. The successful candidate will become a trusted advisor to senior leadership, helping to drive best practice, challenge existing processes and support the business through a number of high-profile change programmes. The Opportunity Joining a well-established FM provider with a diverse portfolio of commercial, healthcare, PFI and technical services contracts, you will take ownership of SHEQ assurance across the business and support the delivery of several strategic initiatives, including: Major PFI handback programmes CAFM and systems transformation projects Growth of commercial FM services Expansion of self-delivery maintenance operations Development of technical compliance and asset management functions Working closely with operational, technical and senior leadership teams, you will help ensure the business continues to evolve while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, quality and governance. Key Responsibilities Lead the SHEQ agenda across a multi-disciplinary FM business. Deliver audit, assurance and compliance programmes across operational contracts and projects. Provide expert advice to senior stakeholders on SHEQ best practice and risk management. Review existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement. Drive a positive compliance culture through engagement, coaching and leadership. Investigate incidents, identify root causes and ensure effective corrective actions are implemented. Monitor SHEQ performance and provide meaningful reporting to leadership teams. Support contract mobilisations, operational change programmes and business transformation initiatives. Work closely with operational managers, technical teams and contractors to ensure consistent standards across the portfolio. Qualifications/Requirements This role requires an experienced Facilities Management professional who can quickly establish credibility and add value. You will ideally have: A strong background within Facilities Management and PFI or complex public sector clients such as education or healthcare Proven SHEQ leadership experience within a multi-site operational environment. NEBOSH General Certificate, Diploma or equivalent. IOSH membership or equivalent desirable. Relevant Health & Safety, Environmental or Quality qualification. Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 management systems. Auditor qualifications would be advantageous. Experience influencing stakeholders at all levels of an organisation. Strong audit, compliance and governance knowledge. The confidence to challenge existing practices and drive continuous improvement. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. The ability to work independently whilst collaborating effectively across teams. PFI, PPP or healthcare FM experience would be advantageous but is not essential What's in it for you? Newly created position with genuine strategic influence. Direct access to senior leadership and decision makers. Opportunity to shape compliance, governance and operational standards. Exposure to transformation projects, contract handbacks and business growth initiatives. Hybrid working environment with flexibility and autonomy. £60,000 salary plus £7,000 car Plus bonus plus benefits Pension contribution, life assurance, wellbeing support and additional employee benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware Healthy & Safety Assurance professional who wants to move beyond a traditional compliance function and play a visible role in the future direction of a growing FM business. #SHEQ #NEBOSH #health&safety #PFI