Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

Fawkes & Reece; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece are recruiting an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental Manager to join their project team across the Southwest. You will oversee site safety, promote best practice and drive HSE compliance on multi-million pound schemes in Bristol, Wiltshire and Somerset.

Leading the delivery of ISO 45001/14001 frameworks, you will conduct audits, advise on incidents and develop behavioural safety initiatives while supporting planning and high‑risk activities with the team.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH qualification or higher with IOSH membership.
• Proven track record delivering HSE on large-value projects.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 45001/ ISO 14001 and ISO 9001.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site health, safety and environmental performance across projects.
• Promote best practice and ensure legal and client compliance.
• Lead inspections, audits and incident investigations; drive improvement.
• Support planning and delivery teams with high-risk activities.

Skills

NEBOSH

IOSH

HSE expertise

Auditing

Regulatory knowledge

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Tools

HSE management systems

Job description

Health, Safety & Environmental Manager Fawkes & Reece are currently supporting an industry leading Tier 1 Contractor with their search for an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental Manager to join their project team based in the Southwest.

This Health, Safety & Environmental Manager will work across a variety of projects, typically valuing between £10M - £100M across Bristol, Wiltshire & Somerset.

About the role of Health, Safety & Environmental Manager As Health, Safety & Environmental Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the safety of project teams across the site, promoting best practice and driving H&S legislation throughout whilst pushing for continuous improvement surrounding HSE. Responsibilities for Health, Safety & Environmental Manager Responsible for ensuring compliance with legal standards, client expectations company standards.

Support the planning & delivery team with high-risk activities.

Regularly carry out safety inspections & audits Appropriately support and advise any incidents, accidents or near misses Proactively promote and engage the team with HSE awareness & behavioural improvement.

Requirements for Health, Safety & Environmental Manager Previous experience in a similar role working on similar value schemes would be advantages, for this opportunity we would consider a HSE Advisor looking to step up.

Knowledge & understanding of ISO 45001/ ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 Relevant qualifications including NEBOSH & IOSH.

What we offer for Health, Safety & Environmental Manager For this Health, Safety & Environmental Manager our client are prepared to offer a competitive salary and comprehensive package, with guaranteed opportunities for progression, development & exposure.