Average Safety Engineer salary in Warrington, Cheshire

Health and Safety Manager About Our Client Our client is a Health and Safety Consultancy and have been working in the Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental industry for over 18 years covering many different sectors. They have a diverse range of clients, and pride themselves on providing a first-class service. They look after organisations and businesses of any shape and size, and offer practical and innovative solutions keeping them safe, compliant and profitable. They are looking for a proactive and highly skilled Health and Safety Manager to join the team supporting the Transpennine Route Upgrade Project, working between Manchester, Leeds and York. In this role, you will provide leadership, assurance, and guidance to ensure the highest standards of health, safety, and wellbeing across rail maintenance, construction, and operational environments. You will work closely with major projects, engineering teams, contractors, and leadership to deliver a safe working culture and drive continuous improvement across all Health and Safety function. What Our Client Can Offer You: PermanentFull-timeLocation – Working between Manchester, Leeds and YorkOpportunity to play a key role in improving the safety of the UK rail networkProfessional development pathways and support toward ChartershipFlexible working arrangements where applicableA collaborative and safety first working culturePay – £60,000 to £70,000 per year Schedule: Monday to Friday with occasional night and evening works Benefits: Car AllowanceOn-site parkingCompany eventsCompany pensionPrivate medical insuranceStaff wellbeing Day each yearAn additional day leave for your birthdaySick Pay (after qualifying period) Key Responsibilities: Support the Principal Health and Safety Manager in delivering improvement / assurance plans.Provide competent H&S advice in line with Network Rail standards, UK legislation, and industry best practice.Conduct site inspections, audits, and investigations to assess compliance and identify improvements.Support the assurance of Construction Phase Plans, Safe Systems of Work, and Risk Assessments.Lead incident investigations, produce detailed reports, and ensure corrective actions are completed.Deliver safety briefings, toolbox talks, and training to staff and contractors.Monitor and report on safety metrics, trends, and leading indicators.Promote a positive safety culture and embed continuous improvement across the programme.Liaise with key stakeholders including contractors, regulatory bodies, and internal leadership teams.Contribute to safety strategy, governance, and assurance activities across the programme. Essential Requirements: NEBOSH or NVQ Diploma (Level 6 H&S qualification).Chartered or working toward Chartered status.Strong understanding of CDM 2015, RIDDOR, RISQS, and relevant railway safety legislation.Experience working in a rail, infrastructure, construction, utilities or high-risk environments.Proven ability to influence at all levels and drive behavioural safety initiatives.Excellent communication, investigation, and report writing skills. Desirable Qualifications and Skills: PTS (Personal Track Safety) certification or willingness to obtain.Knowledge of Network Rail standards and assurance processes.Accident investigation training.Strong knowledge of CDM.Ability to engage at all levels.Experience in developing and implementing assurance systems. Our client offers more than just a role – they provide a supportive environment where expertise is respected, development is encouraged, and high performance is recognised. If you’re a proactive, confident Health and Safety professional looking to play a pivotal role in shaping safe, compliant, and high-performing project environments, they would love to hear from you. Apply now! To help our client place the right people in the right roles, all applicants are invited to complete a short questionnaire as part of the application process.

Role: -Technical Fire Safety Specialist Level: - Principal & Senior levels availableSalary: - Highly Competitive basic salaryLocation: -Hybrid working- combination of remote & onsite (Northwest England or Cumbria)- Flexible and hybrid working options to suit your lifestyle.Russell Taylor has two fantastic fire safety opportunities for our Science & Engineering global client. These roles are part of a wider group and have come about due to the business winning new contracts, so the roles are brand new! Join a team that is shaping safer and more sustainable environments. You'll contribute to projects that combine advanced analytics, technical expertise, and creative problem-solving to deliver real-world impact. This is an opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful difference. You will collaborate with major clients on complex and bespoke fire strategies for a range of high-profile and high-hazard projects.Responsibilities • Lead and manage fire engineering projects from concept through to completion.• Oversee the design and development of fire strategies for high-hazard buildings.• Conduct detailed fire risk assessments, safety strategies, and scenario analyses.• Evaluate fire prevention and protection measures to minimise risk and impact.• Provide technical guidance on fire detection, suppression, and control systems.• Perform and interpret fire modelling and simulation results.• Prepare proposals, reports, and cost estimates for new and existing clients.• Liaise with stakeholders, design teams, regulators, and approving authorities.• Travel occasionally to client sites across the UK The Person• Previous fire engineering/fire safety/fire safety science experience.• Need to be eligible for SC - need to have lived in the UK for 5 years straight.• Proven experience leading and delivering medium to large-scale fire engineering projects.• Strong knowledge of UK fire safety regulations and standards (e.g. Approved Document B, BS 9999, BS 9991, PD 7974, etc.).• Skilled in managing and mentoring fire engineers within multidisciplinary teams.• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines.• Strong analytical, report writing, and time management skills.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 Privacy Policy 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 here.

Building Safety Act Principal Designer About Our Client Our client is a Health and Safety Consultancy and have been working in the Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental industry for over 18 years covering many different sectors. They have a diverse range of clients, and pride themselves on providing a first-class service. They look after organisations and businesses of any shape and size, and offer practical and innovative solutions keeping them safe, compliant and profitable. They are looking for an experienced Building Safety Act Principal Designer to take a leading role in ensuring building safety and regulatory compliance across diverse construction projects, including Higher Risk Buildings (HRBs). In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating design compliance, leading Gateway submissions, and acting as the key liaison between clients, designers, contractors, and the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). This is a pivotal, high impact role created by the implementation of the Building Safety Act 2022, ideal for a technically strong professional with deep knowledge of Building Regulations and safety governance. What Our Client Can Offer You: PermanentFull-timeHybrid or remote working options where applicableExposure to nationally significant, safety critical projectsProfessional development opportunities including paid qualificationsOpportunity to shape and lead a growing function within the businessLocation – Manchester and North WestPay – £55,000 to £70,000 per year and package Schedule: Monday to Friday with occasional night and evening works Benefits: Car AllowanceOn-site parkingCompany eventsCompany pensionPrivate medical insuranceStaff Wellbeing Day each yearAn additional day leave for your birthdaySick Pay (after qualifying period) Key Responsibilities: Lead Principal Designer duties under the Building Safety Act and Building Regulations.Experience in delivering this role at all risk levels, however experience of undertaking this role on high-risk buildings is essential.Manage compliance through Gateways 1, 2, and 3, ensuring all documentation meets regulatory requirements.Maintain and coordinate the Golden Thread of building safety information throughout design stages.Review design information, identify risks, and ensure mitigation through proactive design governance.Liaise with the Building Safety Regulator, Building Control Bodies, Principal Contractors, and design teams.Oversee statutory submissions, including design safety reports, risk assessments, structural information, and fire safety documentation.Ensure competence verification across design teams (Skills, Knowledge, Experience, Behaviours – SKEB).Provide expert advisory support on building safety legislation and effective duty holder compliance.Mentor junior staff and contribute to the development of internal standards and templates. Essential Requirements: Strong knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022, Building Regulations, and relevant statutory guidance.Experience acting as a Principal Designer (BSA and/or CDM) in construction, architecture, or building control.Professional qualification in architecture, engineering, surveying, or building control.Excellent stakeholder, regulatory, and technical communication skills.Demonstrable ability to manage complex design compliance for HRBs. Desirable Qualifications and Skills: Membership of RIBA, CABE, CIOB, ICE, APS (IMaPS/CMaPS) or equivalent.Experience leading Gateway submissions for higher risk buildings.Background in fire safety, façade engineering, building control or structural design. Our client offers more than just a role – they provide a supportive environment where expertise is respected, development is encouraged, and high performance is recognised. If you’re a proactive, confident Health and Safety professional looking to play a pivotal role in shaping safe, compliant, and high-performing project environments, they would love to hear from you. Apply now! To help our client place the right people in the right roles, all applicants are invited to complete a short questionnaire as part of the application process.