Russell Taylor

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Russell Taylor Warrington, Cheshire
07/10/2026
Full time
Are you an experienced Health and Safety Manager who is happy travelling on site 50% of the time? Do you have either Highways or roadworks project experience? Are you dynamic and energetic with a desire to be in a lively active role? Warrington £50-60,000 Car package Role Overview To lead and continually improve the Company's Health & Safety performance, ensuring safe systems of work, effective risk management and compliance with legal, client and industry requirements. The role will provide leadership across Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental matters, with Health & Safety as the primary focus. Particular emphasis will be placed on the safe delivery of highways, roadworks, civil engineering and construction activities, including compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards and ISO 45001:2018, with working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015. Key Responsibilities Lead and promote a positive Health & Safety culture across the business. Develop, implement and continually improve Health & Safety policies, procedures and safe systems of work. Provide practical Health & Safety advice and support to operational and site teams. Lead site inspections, audits, risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective actions. Monitor legal, regulatory, client and certification compliance and communicate relevant changes. Manage Health & Safety risks associated with highways and roadworks, including traffic management, temporary works, excavation, plant and machinery, and working adjacent to live traffic. Support and influence managers, site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to maintain high safety standards. Deliver effective Health & Safety training, briefings and toolbox talks. Lead the QHSE function and support continual improvement across Quality and Environmental systems. Maintain and improve the QMS, including non-conformance, corrective actions, internal auditing, document control and supplier management. Liaise with clients, principal contractors, subcontractors and external authorities on QHSE matters. Key Skills & Experience 10+ years' Health & Safety experience, ideally within the highways, roadways, infrastructure, civil engineering or construction sector. Significant site-based Health & Safety management experience, with proven experience in highways/roadworks environments highly desirable. Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and ISO 45001:2018. Practical understanding of highways construction, traffic management, temporary works, excavation, plant and machinery, and working alongside live traffic. Experience of managing and influencing site teams, subcontractors and contractors. Strong risk assessment, auditing, incident investigation and compliance experience. Minimum 5 years' experience managing or supervising people and leading operational teams. Ability to deliver effective training, toolbox talks and safety briefings. Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015. NEBOSH General Certificate or higher is essential, together with relevant auditing and incident investigation training. Personal Attributes Proactive, pragmatic and solutions-focused. Strong communicator with the ability to influence at all levels. Robust and consistent in identifying and addressing Health & Safety risks. Analytical, organised and results-driven. Confident in leading teams and challenging unsafe practices. Responsive, approachable and able to work effectively with operational teams. Key Deliverables Strengthen and embed a positive Health & Safety culture across the Company. Maintain compliance with statutory, client, regulatory and certification requirements. Reduce operational risk through effective planning, assurance and continual improvement. Provide strong Health & Safety support to managers and site teams. Improve Health & Safety performance through inspections, audits, incident investigation, behavioural safety and risk management. Maintain effective controls for the selection, monitoring and management of contractors, subcontractors and suppliers. Support the continued development of the Company's Quality and Environmental management systems. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us .
Russell Taylor
07/10/2026
Full time
Building Services Manager - North West Location: Manchester / Liverpool Employer: Tier One Main Contractor Salary: Competitive salary package, dependent on experience Working: Flexible & Agile Working Job Type: Permanent We are currently recruiting for an experienced Building Services Manager to join a leading Tier One main contractor, supporting a busy portfolio of projects across the North West. Reporting to the Head of Building Services, this is an excellent opportunity for a committed Building Services professional to join a well-established and experienced technical team. The successful candidate will bring energy, fresh ideas and a forward-thinking approach, helping to deliver intelligent and innovative solutions across a range of projects. The Opportunity This role would suit a number of backgrounds, including: • An experienced Building Services Engineer or Coordinator looking to take the next step in their M&E career. • An experienced Building Services Consultant looking for a new career path. • An experienced M&E Project Manager looking to gain experience working for a Tier One main contractor. • An established Building Services professional with previous main contractor experience looking for a new challenge. Key Responsibilities • Provide technical Building Services / M&E support to project and pre-construction teams. • Ensure the design and installation of M&E services is fully coordinated, buildable, cost-effective and compliant with contractual requirements. • Review and evaluate M&E tenders, identifying risks and opportunities within the design. • Oversee the design and installation of M&E systems throughout the project lifecycle. • Work closely with project teams, designers, consultants, subcontractors and clients. • Provide technical input and support from pre-construction through to completion and aftercare. • Help identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and project delivery. • Support the delivery of innovative and intelligent Building Services solutions. • Ensure M&E works are delivered to the required programme, quality and safety standards. About You We're looking for someone who is passionate about Building Services and wants to make a real contribution to the delivery of high-quality construction projects. You will ideally have: • A qualification or equivalent skills and experience at Level 6 / Degree level, preferably within a Mechanical or Electrical discipline. • Previous experience working for a main contractor. • Strong technical knowledge of M&E / Building Services. • Experience coordinating the design and installation of building services. • Design experience would be advantageous. • Strong understanding of construction processes and project delivery. • Excellent communication, coordination and problem-solving skills. • A proactive approach with the ability to bring fresh thinking and new ideas. • A genuine passion for the built environment and delivering exceptional projects. Essential Requirements • Right to work in the UK, or eligibility to obtain this. • Full UK Driving Licence, or the ability to obtain one. • Willingness to travel across North West projects. • Previous experience within Building Services / M&E and construction. What's on Offer? • Competitive salary package, dependent on experience. • Flexible and agile working. • Opportunity to work for a Tier One main contractor. • Excellent career development and progression opportunities. • Exposure to major construction projects across the North West. • The opportunity to work alongside an experienced and established technical team. • A role where your ideas, technical knowledge and experience can genuinely make a difference. Interested? If you're an experienced Building Services Manager, Building Services Engineer M&E Project Manager or Building Services Consultant looking for your next career move, I'd be keen to speak with you. Call Amanda: Email your CV: Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us .