Stewart Wakefield
Stockport
Summary
Health, Safety & Environmental professional with proven experience delivering compliance with UK legislation and HSE requirements. Skilled in risk management, incident investigation and implementing ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 management systems. Extensive experience in different CDM roles such as Principal Designer, Principal Contractor and Contractor. Recognised for driving strong safety culture, improving compliance performance, and partnering with leadership teams to deliver safe, sustainable construction and commercial operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Head of HS&E
Fusion III Ltd
Manchester
2024.10 - 2026.02
- Collaborated with management to develop effective health and safety policies.
- Aided in implementing health and safety regulations to improve workplace environment.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of HSE legislation to provide accurate advice.
- Performed risk assessments to enhance safety measures.
- Supported incident investigations to ensure timely resolutions and prevent future occurrences.
- Contributed to improved compliance with health and safety guidelines through regular audits.
- Developed training materials to aid staff understanding of health and safety issues.
- Promoted awareness programmes to foster a culture of safety.
Head of HS&E
CubicWorks Ltd
Manchester
2023.08 - 2026.02
- Provided strategic HSE leadership to senior stakeholders, ensuring legal compliance, continuous improvement and alignment with ESG objectives.
- Developed, implemented and maintained Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental management systems in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 standards.
- Led company-wide compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, advising senior management on statutory duties, including Principal Designer and Principal Contractor responsibilities.
- Conducted risk assessments and RAMS reviews in accordance with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance, enhancing site safety performance and contributing to a reduction in reportable incidents.
- Investigated accidents and near-misses under Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR), identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Managed environmental compliance, including waste management, duty of care obligations under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, and sustainability initiatives to reduce carbon footprint.
- Implemented behavioural safety programmes and KPI monitoring systems, fostering a positive safety culture and contributing to a decrease in Accident Frequency Rate (AFR).
- Liaised with enforcing authorities including the Health and Safety Executive and local Environmental Health Officers during audits and inspections.
- Led internal and external audits to ensure compliance with ISO 9001, 14001 &45001 and company policies, achieving successful third-party certification outcomes.
- Delivered in-house training and toolbox talks on fire safety, manual handling, working at height and asbestos awareness in line with UK regulations and HSE Approved Codes of Practice (ACoPs).
- Gained and renewed industry accreditations such as Constructionline Gold, SafeContractor, CHAS etc
- Implemented software's such as Procore and SafetyCulture across the business.
Health and Safety Manager
Pulse Project Solutions Ltd
2019.11 - 2023.08
SHEQ Manager
Jamieson Contracting NW Ltd
2018.07 - 2019.11
Health & Safety Manager
Green Remediation & Demolition Ltd
2016.08 - 2018.07
Operations & H&S Manager
Brick Cladding Systems Ltd
2014.04 - 2016.08
Education
Qualifications
Skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of UK H&S legislation
- Leadership & safety culture development
- Training & competency development
- Audit & compliance monitoring
- Incident investigation & root cause analysis
- Contractor & stakeholder management
- Data analysis & KPI reporting
- Excellent communication with all stakeholders
Certification
CertIOSH (looking to achieve CMIOSH in 2026)
Affiliations
- Running / being active
- Football
- Golf
- Charity work - organised a 3-peaks challenge and raised over £8000 for The Joshua Tree charity in 2025
Timeline
Head of HS&E
Fusion III Ltd
2024.10 - 2026.02
Head of HS&E
CubicWorks Ltd
2023.08 - 2026.02
Health and Safety Manager
Pulse Project Solutions Ltd
2019.11 - 2023.08
SHEQ Manager
Jamieson Contracting NW Ltd
2018.07 - 2019.11
Health & Safety Manager
Green Remediation & Demolition Ltd
2016.08 - 2018.07
Operations & H&S Manager
Brick Cladding Systems Ltd
2014.04 - 2016.08
Qualifications