Lead Health & Safety Manager - Tier 1 Projects

Fawkes & Reece Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group is supporting a leading Tier 1 contractor on a Southampton project to appoint an experienced Health & Safety Manager. The role covers multiple sectors and typically involves projects valued between £10M and £100M across the region.

You will drive HSE excellence on site and promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will oversee safety for project teams, ensure legal and client standards are met, and lead inspections, audits, and incident

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role on high-value schemes is advantageous.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001/ ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 is required.
• Proven ability to drive HSE across site teams and deliver continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety of project teams across the site and promote best practice.
• Ensure compliance with legal standards and client/company requirements.
• Conduct safety inspections and audits; advise on incidents and near-misses.
• Promote Health & Safety awareness and behavioural improvement.

Skills

Health & Safety management

Site safety

ISO 45001/14001/9001 knowledge

Job description

Fawkes & Reece Group is supporting a leading Tier 1 contractor on a Southampton project to appoint an experienced Health & Safety Manager. The role covers multiple sectors and typically involves projects valued between £10M and £100M across the region.

You will drive HSE excellence on site and promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will oversee safety for project teams, ensure legal and client standards are met, and lead inspections, audits, and incident