Health & Safety Consultant
Location: Flexible / Hybrid (ideally within reach of Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham or Milton Keynes)
Salary: Up to £60,000 + benefits
Sector: Construction
An established and growing consultancy is looking to appoint a Health & Safety Consultant to support the delivery of health, safety and compliance services across a diverse portfolio of construction projects working across sectors including retail, healthcare, commercial and education.
The position offers a flexible, hybrid working approach, allowing consultants to manage their own diary between site visits, home working and occasional office attendance.
The Role
As a Health & Safety Consultant, you will support the delivery of CDM and health & safety services across multiple construction projects. You will work closely with clients, contractors and design teams to ensure projects are compliant, well managed and operating to high safety standards.
Key responsibilities include:
* Undertaking site inspections and health & safety audits, producing clear reports and recommendations
* Reviewing and supporting preparation of Construction Phase Plans, RAMS, PCI documentation and Health & Safety Files
* Reviewing design risk assessments and supporting the application of the general principles of prevention
* Monitoring contractor compliance with CDM 2015 and wider UK health & safety legislation
* Attending project meetings and providing practical H&S advice to project teams and clients
* Supporting the preparation and review of H&S documentation and compliance reports
* Assisting with the coordination of design risk management across projects
* Supporting the review of fire safety documentation and Regulation 38 information
* Contributing to client health & safety compliance frameworks, including policies and procedures
* Keeping up to date with legislative changes, best practice and industry guidance
About You
Essential:
* Around 4–6 years’ experience in construction health & safety, CDM advisory, or a site-based H&S role
* Experience conducting site inspections, audits and H&S reporting
* Strong understanding of CDM 2015 and UK health & safety legislation
* Experience reviewing or producing RAMS, Construction Phase Plans, PCI documentation or H&S Files
* Confident attending project meetings with contractors, designers and clients
* NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate
* TechIOSH membership (or working towards)
* CSCS card
* Full UK driving licence
Desirable:
* APS membership (Associate level)
* Fire Risk Assessment experience or training (e.g. Level 3 FRA)
* Experience supporting Principal Designer / CDM duties
* Additional training such as SMSTS/SSSTS, Temporary Works, Working at Height or Asbestos Awareness
* Experience using digital compliance or auditing systems
What’s on Offer
Salary: Up to £60,000 depending on experience
Day One Benefits
* 27 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
* Death in Service – 4x salary
* Pension – 6% employer contribution (after 3 months)
After Probation
* Vitality Private Healthcare (cover for you and family)
* Vitality Dental and Optical benefits
Working Environment
* Hybrid working model with flexibility between home, office and site visits
* Autonomy to manage your own diary
* Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture
* Significant investment in training, CPD and career development
* Opportunity to contribute to improving systems and processes as the consultancy grows
If you are a Health & Safety professional looking to take the next step in your consultancy career, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.