Health & Safety Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Corsham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes and Reece is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to lead safety across a major southwest scheme, driving continuous improvement and ensuring compliance with evolving regulations. You will lead a team and collaborate with clients and subcontractors to uphold the highest safety standards.

The role requires NEBOSH Diploma or Level 6, IOSH membership preferred, and strong communication and IT skills to manage risk and safety management systems.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of current health & safety legislation and changes.
• Effective communication and IT skills.
• Proven ability to lead and train teams on safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Head up all Health & Safety across the scheme including drive for continuous development and improvement.
• Proactively train, teach and lead regarding correct protocol, business standards & management systems.
• Represent the business from a Health & Safety standpoint with stakeholders, clients & subcontractors.

Skills

Legislation knowledge

Communication

IT skills

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or Level 6 in Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

Reference: HSMCS140926_1789400233
Posted: September 14, 2026

A highly reputably Tier 1 Contractor is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to join their business. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading business with over one hundred years' experience.

About the role of Health & Safety Manager

Specialising high spec commercial schemes across the southwest ranging from £90M to £300M. This Health & Safety Manager opportunity is a fantastic chance for a Senior H&S Advisor looking to step up or an experienced H&S Manager looking to build and develop a team.

Responsibilities for Health & Safety Manager

• Head up all Health & Safety across the scheme including push for continuous development and improvement for health & Safety within the business across all functions.
• Proactively train, teach and lead regarding correct protocol, business standards & management systems.
• Represent the business from a Health & Safety standpoint with stakeholders, clients & subcontractors.

Requirements for Health & Safety Manager

• Preferably a certified member of IOSH
• NEBOSH Diploma or level 6 in Occupational Health & Safety
• Strong understanding and knowledge of Health & Safety legislation's and changes.
• Effective communication and IT Skills

What we offer for a Health & Safety Manager

Offering a competitive salary and package for the ideal candidate, with an incredible opportunity for professional development and exposure.