Health& Safety Manager

Fawkes & Reece Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Progression opportunities

Development exposure

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group in Bristol is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead site safety across multi-project schemes valued £100M–£300M. You will champion best practice and drive compliance with H&S legislation on complex construction sites.

The role focuses on inspections, audits, incident support, and continuous improvement, with a clear path to progression within a leading Tier 1 contractor.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role on high-value schemes is advantageous.
• Knowledge and understanding of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with legal standards and client/ company expectations.
• Support planning and delivery teams with high-risk activities.
• Regularly conduct safety inspections and audits.
• Advise on incidents, accidents or near misses.
• Promote health and safety awareness and continuous improvement.

Skills

Safety management

Audits

Tools

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

ISO 9001

Job description

Reference: HSMCS261026_1793006090
Posted: October 26, 2026

Fawkes & Reece are currently supporting an industry leading Tier 1 Contractor with their search for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join their project team based in Bristol. This Health & Safety Manager will work across a variety of sectors, typically on projects valuing between £100M - £300M across the region.

About the role of Health & Safety Manager

As Health & Safety 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 Health & Safety.

Responsibilities for Health & Safety 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 Health & Safety awareness & behavioural improvement

Requirements for Health & Safety Manager

• Previous experience in a similar role working on similar value schemes would be advantages, for this opportunity we would consider a Health & Safety Advisor looking to step up.
• Knowledge & understanding of ISO 45001/ ISO 14001 and ISO 9001

What we offer for Health & Safety Manager

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