Overview
Lead a proactive safety culture across a growing M&E contractor.
We’re working with a well-established mechanical and electrical services provider in Wigan to recruit a full-time, permanent Health & Safety Manager. This is a hands-on leadership role that will suit someone with strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the confidence to embed safe working practices across live projects.
If you’re experienced in construction health & safety, with the ability to influence behaviour and improve standards on-site, this is an opportunity to shape a company’s safety culture at a senior level.
About the Company
Our client is a respected M&E contractor known for delivering high-quality building services across the North-West. With continued growth across commercial, healthcare, and education sectors, they are now looking to strengthen their internal team with a dedicated H&S professional who can bring structure, clarity, and confidence to their compliance strategy.
The business is collaborative, forward-thinking, and values a common-sense approach to risk - making it a great fit for someone who leads by example and knows how to get teams onboard with safety goals.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Leading the development of RAMS, WPPs, COSHH assessments, toolbox talks, and other documentation
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Carrying out planned and reactive site audits across multiple projects
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Driving behavioural safety and coaching site teams on best practice
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Ensuring full compliance with CDM 2015, Building Safety Act 2022, and internal processes
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Leading accident investigations and preparing root cause analysis reports
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Managing training records and coordinating external courses
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Verifying subcontractor compliance, documentation, and site conduct
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Producing monthly safety reports and recommending process improvements
Skills & Experience Required
Essential:
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NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum)
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Experience within M&E, building services or general construction
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Sound knowledge of CDM 2015 and BSA 2022
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Strong auditing and incident investigation experience
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Confident communicator with the ability to coach and lead
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Competent writing RAMS, WPPs, COSHH assessments
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Full UK driving licence
Desirable:
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NEBOSH Construction Certificate or higher
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TechIOSH / GradIOSH (or working towards CMIOSH)
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Fire safety knowledge (compartmentation, inspections, IFE certs)
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Familiarity with systems like SharePoint, ACC, Fieldview, or PowerBI
Benefits
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Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 depending on experience
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Permanent position with a growing M&E contractor
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Strategic role with autonomy and impact
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Ongoing CPD and professional development support
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Positive, down-to-earth company culture