Fawkes & Reece
Health And Safety Manager
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We are partnering with a growing fit out contractor looking to appoint an experienced Group Health & Safety Manager to lead and develop the Health & Safety function.
Reporting directly to Director level, this is a key leadership position responsible for driving Health & Safety strategy, ensuring legislative compliance and embedding a positive, proactive safety culture throughout the business. The successful candidate will support projects from pre-construction through to completion, working closely with operational, commercial and pre-construction teams across the UK and Europe.
This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role within a business that genuinely values Health & Safety and empowers its people to make a difference. Offering a high level of autonomy, the role provides the opportunity to influence business-wide decisions, improve existing processes and implement best practice across multiple departments. The successful candidate will be encouraged to introduce new ideas and drive continuous improvement.
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The business has a strong "promote from within" culture, investing in its people and recognising those who demonstrate leadership, initiative and ambition. During the onboarding period, you'll work closely with an experienced external Health & Safety consultant, allowing you to fully embed yourself within the organisation before taking ownership of the function.
About You
- Proven experience in a Health & Safety leadership role within commercial fit-out, interiors, refurbishment or the wider construction industry.
- Experience supporting projects through both pre-construction and live delivery phases.
- Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and industry best practice.
- Previous experience carrying out site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects and adapting to changing priorities.
- A proactive and collaborative approach, with the confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels, including Director level.
- Experience implementing lean, practical Health & Safety processes that support operational excellence.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across multidisciplinary teams, including colleagues based in Europe.
- Comfortable working alongside external consultants while taking ownership of the Health & Safety function.
- NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and IOSH membership (or working towards) would be advantageous.
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