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We recruit Health and Safety professionals who strengthen culture, reduce risk and add value from day one.
Search² specialises in Health and Safety recruitment for organisations across the United Kingdom. We help businesses hire qualified H&S professionals who support compliance, influence behaviours and improve the safety performance of entire teams.
Our approach is structured, transparent and built around partnership. Whether you need an Advisor on site, a Manager to lead day-to-day operations or a senior leader to shape strategy, we deliver shortlists that align with your culture, expectations and long term plans.
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Roles We Recruit
We support permanent, contract and interim hiring for roles including:
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Health and Safety Advisor
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Health and Safety Officer
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Site Safety Advisor
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Health and Safety Manager
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Senior Health and Safety Manager
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Regional H&S Manager
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Group H&S Manager
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Head of Health and Safety
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Director of Health and Safety
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HSQE / HSEQ hybrid roles
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CDM and Principal Designer
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Fire Safety and Fire Risk roles
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Behavioural Safety and Culture specialists
Every shortlist is built with clarity. You receive candidates who are qualified, capable and aligned with your environment.
Industries We Support
We provide Health and Safety recruitment across:
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Construction and civil engineering
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Manufacturing and production
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Engineering
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Renewables and energy
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Logistics, warehousing and transport
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Facilities management and property
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Consultancy and professional services
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Public sector and local authority
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Utilities and infrastructure
Our network includes more than 250,000 HSEQ professionals across the UK, giving you access to experienced and engaged talent.
Our Seven Stage Recruitment Process
Our process is designed specifically for safety critical hiring.
1. Discovery
A detailed briefing call to understand your business, culture, expectations and operational challenges.
2. Attraction
Targeted outreach across our network, job boards, referrals and branded role marketing.
3. Assessment
Structured screening of every candidate. We explore experience, behaviours, achievements and motivations.
4. Delivery
A shortlist of three to five candidates who have been fully pre screened, qualified and prepared.
5. Coordination
Interview scheduling, preparation and consistent communication throughout the process.
6. Completion
Offer management, expectation setting and support with reducing counter offer risk.
7. Post Placement Support
Ongoing contact with both you and the successful candidate to support onboarding and long term success.
Why Organisations Choose Search²
Specialist HSEQ knowledge
Ten years of dedicated experience in H&S and wider HSEQ recruitment.
Proven track record
More than 500 HSEQ placements across small businesses, national organisations and FTSE-level companies.
Large, engaged network
Over 250,000 HSEQ professionals connected to our ecosystem.
Structured and consistent process
A seven-step model that removes uncertainty and improves hiring confidence.
Cultural and behavioural judgement
We understand the difference between someone who is qualified and someone who can influence culture.
Values driven
Hard work, good intentions, finishing and embracing challenge define the way we work.
About Search²
Search² stands for Safety, Environment and Risk Critical Hires. The squared symbol represents multiplied impact. A strong Health and Safety professional influences incident reduction, wellbeing, culture, compliance and operational performance. One hire, multiple impact.
We believe that when the right four elements align, you create a perfect square:
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You, the hiring manager
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Us, your specialist recruitment partner
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Your organisation
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The right individual
When these come together, hiring becomes a catalyst for long term improvement.
Get in Touch
If you are hiring a Health and Safety professional or planning to strengthen your HSEQ team, we would be pleased to support you.
Contact us for a confidential conversation about your requirements.
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FAQs - Health and Safety Recruitment
1. What types of Health and Safety roles do Search² recruit for? We recruit across all levels of H&S, including Health and Safety Advisors, HSE Managers, QHSE Managers, Health and Safety Business Partners, Head of H&S, Group H&S Leads, SHE Managers, CDM roles, NEBOSH-qualified professionals, Fire Safety roles and specialist HSQE positions across the UK. 2. What industries does Search² support with Health and Safety recruitment? We hire H&S professionals across construction, manufacturing, engineering, logistics, facilities management, property, energy, renewables, infrastructure, consultancy and more. Any organisation needing compliance, risk reduction or safety leadership can work with us. 3. Do you supply Health and Safety contractors or interim support? Yes. We supply fully vetted interim, day-rate and contract Health and Safety professionals for urgent cover, project work, audits, site mobilisation, accident investigations, transformation programmes or maternity/sickness leave. 4. What qualifications do your Health and Safety candidates typically hold? Most candidates hold NEBOSH General, NEBOSH Construction, NVQ Level 6, IOSH membership, IEMA qualifications, Lead Auditor credentials (9001, 45001, 14001), CDM experience or specialist fire safety certifications. 5. How quickly can you provide a shortlist of candidates? For permanent roles, shortlists are typically delivered within 3–7 working days. For interim or contract H&S professionals, we can often provide fully-vetted candidates the same day. 6. Do you recruit for senior or leadership Health and Safety roles? Yes, we run Executive Search for senior appointments including Head of H&S, Director of HSE, Group H&S Lead, QHSE Director and strategic safety leadership roles. 7. How do you assess whether candidates are a good cultural and behavioural fit? We run structured screening covering behavioural preferences, communication style, leadership approach, sector experience, travel expectations, motivations, right-to-work checks and scenario-based suitability for your organisation. 8. Can you help shape the job description or advise on salary benchmarking? Yes. We support employers with benchmarking, job specification shaping, market mapping, role design, advert optimisation and insights into candidate expectations within the H&S market. 9. What makes Search² different from generalist recruiters? We are niche specialists in HSEQ recruitment. Our network is built specifically around safety, risk and compliance roles — giving employers faster access to qualified, relevant professionals and giving candidates honest, specialist guidance. 10. Do you support candidates looking for Health and Safety roles? Yes. We help H&S professionals find permanent, contract and senior roles across the UK, offering market insights, CV feedback and guidance on career direction within the safety sector.