M&E Health & Safety Manager

Now seeking an experienced M&E Health & Safety Manager to join an established Mechanical and Electrical contractor operating across the South West. This is an excellent opportunity for a Health and Safety professional with a strong background in new build construction to play a key role in the successful delivery of major Industrial projects.

The initial role will be to support within the delivery of a large scale industrial new build manufacturing facility, with the opportunity to progress onto a further multimillion pound Industrial development anticipated approximately two years later

The position is available on either a permanent or contract basis, offering flexibility for the successful individual

As M&E Health & Safety Manager, you will take responsibility for overseeing health and safety across mechanical and electrical installation works within a major industrial construction environment. You will work proactively with the project team to promote a positive safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance and minimise risk throughout all stages of the project.

Key responsibilities will include:

Managing and monitoring health and safety performance across M&E construction and installation activities.

Ensuring compliance with current health and safety legislation, CDM Regulations 2015 and relevant industry standards.

Developing, reviewing and implementing site-specific health and safety plans, risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).

Carrying out regular site inspections, audits and risk assessments, ensuring any issues are addressed promptly.

Working closely with project managers, site managers, supervisors and subcontractors to maintain safe systems of work.

Providing guidance and support on complex M&E installation activities within a live construction environment.

Monitoring high-risk activities, including work at height, lifting operations, temporary works, electrical safety and permit-to-work systems, as applicable to the project.

Investigating incidents, near misses and accidents, implementing corrective and preventative measures where required.

Delivering site inductions, toolbox talks and ongoing health and safety training.

Promoting a proactive health and safety culture across the project workforce.

Liaising with clients, principal contractors, external consultants and enforcing authorities where required.

Maintaining accurate health and safety records and reporting on site performance.

Supporting the successful delivery of the current project and preparing for future major industrial developments.

About You

We are looking for a confident, hands-on Health & Safety Manager who understands the demands of large-scale construction projects and has the experience to influence safety standards at all levels.

You will ideally have:

Proven experience in a Health & Safety Manager or similar senior health and safety role within the construction industry.

A strong background in new-build construction projects, ideally involving industrial, manufacturing, commercial or other large-scale developments.

Experience working for an M&E contractor or overseeing mechanical and electrical installation packages on major construction sites.

A thorough understanding of CDM Regulations, construction health and safety legislation and industry best practice.

Experience preparing and reviewing RAMS, conducting site audits and managing health and safety compliance.

The confidence to challenge unsafe practices and work collaboratively with site teams, subcontractors and clients.

Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

A proactive, practical approach to health and safety, with the ability to balance compliance with the realities of site delivery.

Qualifications

NEBOSH National General Certificate or Construction Certificate, or equivalent, is expected. A NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent higher-level qualification, a relevant construction safety membership and a CSCS Professionally Qualified Person card would be advantageous