Your newpany
Hays Construction are engaging with the market to find a Principal Designer / Health & Safety Advisor for a globally recognised, independent property and construction consultancy, for their Belfast Office. Renowned for delivering excellence in cost management, project and programme management, and strategic advisory services, they have a strong presence across the UK and international markets, trusted by clients to deliverplex and high-value projects across a wide range of sectors includingmercial, residential, education, healthcare, infrastructure, heritage, retail, and public services.
Their Belfast office is a key part of its UK network, supporting regional and national clients with tailored, data-driven solutions. As an employee-owned business, they foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where your contributions are recognised, and your career development is actively supported.
Your new role
This is a thrilling opportunity to join an experienced team of consultantsmitted to providing top-notch health and safety guidance and expertise to a diverse range of clients, from SMEs to large blue-chip corporations, across both public and private sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Act as Principal Designer or Principal Designer Advisor on small to large scale projects.
2. Conducting audits to include both general health and safetypliance and topic specific audits.
3. Advising and instructing clients on project team capability, management arrangements and other relevant procedures.
4. Provide health and safety advice, guidance and training across the client base
5. Assist in thepletion of PQQ/tendering documents
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you will have demonstrable experience within the HSEQ sector ideally within a construction or practice environment, however graduates are wee to apply as all training and qualifications will be provided. Previous background in a CDM role or Principal Designer role is advantageous.
What you'll get in return
You’ll benefit from:
6. Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance, typically 2x days in office per week.
7. Apetitive salary and generous holiday entitlement (28 days + 10 statutory). As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
8. Focus On Wellbeing - offering a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes and access to occupational health and wellbeing services.
9. Healthcare Packages - Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.
10. Personal Development - A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes.
11. Additional Benefits - offering a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.
12. Social Responsibility – thepany hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.
13. Flexible working hours – typically 9am – 5pm (core hours 10am – 4pm).