Health and Safety Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run fit out specialist in the northwest is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Manager. The role involves overseeing health and safety compliance across fit-out and refurbishment projects, conducting site inspections, and ensuring adherence to legislation. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in health and safety management and excellent leadership skills. This position offers long-term stability and a competitive package.

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 H&S across multiple fit-out and refurbishment projects.
• Carry out regular site inspections and audits.
• Produce risk assessment, method statements, and safety documentation.
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks, training sessions.

Skills

Health and safety management

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Team engagement

Risk assessment proficiency

Job description

Reference: SB-H&S_1762850917
Posted: November 11, 2025

*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 aspect's 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 practise standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee H&S across multiple fit-out and refurbishment projects
• Carry out regular site inspections and audits
• Produce risk assessment, 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
• 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
• 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