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
Leading the development of RAMS, WPPs, COSHH assessments, toolbox talks, and other documentation
Carrying out planned and reactive site audits across multiple projects
Driving behavioural safety and coaching site teams on best practice
Ensuring full compliance with CDM 2015, Building Safety Act 2022, and internal processes
Leading accident investigations and preparing root cause analysis reports
Managing training records and coordinating external courses
Verifying subcontractor compliance, documentation, and site conduct
Producing monthly safety reports and recommending process improvements
Skills & Experience Required
Essential:
NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum)
Experience within M&E, building services or general construction
Sound knowledge of CDM 2015 and BSA 2022
Strong auditing and incident investigation experience
Confident communicator with the ability to coach and lead
Competent writing RAMS, WPPs, COSHH assessments
Full UK driving licence
Desirable:
NEBOSH Construction Certificate or higher
TechIOSH / GradIOSH (or working towards CMIOSH)
Fire safety knowledge (compartmentation, inspections, IFE certs)
Familiarity with systems like SharePoint, ACC, Fieldview, or PowerBI
Benefits
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 depending on experience
Permanent position with a growing M&E contractor
Strategic role with autonomy and impact
Ongoing CPD and professional development support
Positive, down-to-earth company culture
How to Apply
Apply within or contact Mike Halliwell directly on 07958016375 or at mike.halliwell@ravensearch.co.uk.