Health & Safety Manager in Wigan

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