Health and Safety Manager - Building Services | Up to £50,000 | Wotton-under-Edge

Benefits & Package

• Salary up to £50,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Stable, office-based role with active involvement in live projects.
• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping health and safety standards across the business.
• Supportive working environment with long-term career stability.

Location & Work Pattern

• Office-based position in Wotton-under-Edge.
• Regular site visits to live project locations as part of a hands-on approach.
• Standard weekday working pattern.

Role Summary

The Health and Safety Manager will take ownership of all health and safety activity across the business, ensuring legal compliance and driving a positive safety culture. This is a hands-on role, combining office-based responsibilities with regular site visits to actively support project teams and subcontractors. The position is central to day-to-day operations, working closely with contracts and senior management to ensure safe, compliant delivery across all projects. Success in this role is measured by visible site presence, practical problem-solving, and continuous improvement in safety performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain company health and safety policies, procedures, and systems.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant UK health and safety legislation, including CDM Regulations and HSE guidance.
• Carry out regular site visits, inspections, and audits to monitor standards and support safe working practices.
• Prepare, review, and approve Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and Construction Phase Plans.
• Actively support project and site teams with practical, hands-on health and safety advice.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, producing reports and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain health and safety records, statistics, and KPIs, reporting performance to senior management.
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks, and ongoing safety briefings.
• Manage subcontractor health and safety compliance, including document reviews and site monitoring.
• Support client audits, prequalification submissions, and tender processes where health and safety input is required.

Key Requirements / Skills

Essential Requirements

• Proven health and safety experience within a construction, mechanical, electrical, or building services environment.
• Strong understanding of construction and building services risk environments.
• Hands-on, practical approach with the confidence to engage directly with site teams.
• Sound knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, including CDM Regulations.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
• Ability to carry out site inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence safe behaviour at all levels.
• Willingness to undertake regular site visits as part of an office-based role.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience within mechanical services, air conditioning, ventilation, plumbing, or M&E contracting.
• Experience working towards or maintaining ISO management systems (ISO 45001 and or ISO 14001).
• NEBOSH Diploma or working towards.
• IOSH Managing Safely or similar additional H&S qualifications.

Company Overview

A well-established mechanical services contractor operating across commercial and industrial sectors. The business delivers complex, compliance-led projects and places a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and professional standards. With an experienced delivery team and a growing project portfolio, the company offers a stable and collaborative working environment.