Health and Safety Manager

Fawkes & Reece; Warrington; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run fit-out specialist in the UK is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to oversee safety and compliance across fit-out projects. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in health and safety management within the construction industry and will be responsible for site inspections, risk assessments, and fostering a positive safety culture. This role offers long-term stability and a competitive package.

Benefits

Key role in improving safety standards

Varied projects across sectors

Long-term stability and progression

Family-run business culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in health and safety management within the fit-out or construction industry.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Ability to influence and engage teams across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee health and safety across multiple fit-out and refurbishment projects.
• Carry out regular site inspections and audits.
• Produce risk assessments and safety documentation.
• Deliver site inductions and training sessions.
• Investigate and report on incidents.

Skills

Health and safety management

Strong communication skills

Leadership abilities

Influencing teams

Education

NEBOSH construction certificate or equivalent

Job description

PERM POSITION - HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER

An excellent opportunity for an experienced health and safety manager to join a family run fit out specialist delivering high quality projects across the commercial, education, and leisure sectors throughout the northwest.

This is a hands‑on role within a close‑knit team that takes real pride in their work, reputation, and people.

The role

As health and safety manager, you'll take ownership of all aspects of health, safety and compliance across live fit out and refurbishment projects. You'll work closely with site teams, contracts managers, senior leadership to maintain the company's excellent safety record, ensuring all projects meet current legislation and best practice standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee H&S across multiple fit‑out and refurbishment projects
• Carry out regular site inspections and audits
• Produce risk assessments, method statements, and safety documentation
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks, training sessions
• Work closely with project teams to drive a positive safety culture
• Investigate and report on incidents, implementing corrective actions
• Keep up to date with legislation and ensure company compliance

About you

• Proven experience in health and safety management within the fit‑out or construction industry
• NEBOSH construction certificate (or equivalent) essential
• Strong communication and leadership skills with a practical, hands‑on approach
• Ability to influence and engage teams across multiple projects
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the northwest

Why join?

• Join a family‑run business with a genuine team culture
• Play a key role in shaping and improving safety standards
• Varied projects across commercial, education, and leisure sectors
• Long‑term stability, progression, and competitive package

If you are interested in this position and would like to apply, please email a copy of your CV to Sean at Fawkes & Reece, using the contact details provided or you can give the office a call for further details on 07752467541.