Assistant Health and Safety Consultant

WT (UK & Europe); Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 24.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working policy

Employee Ownership Trust

Competitive salary and benefits

Descripción de la vacante

WT (UK & Europe) is seeking an Assistant Health and Safety Consultant to join the Croydon office with occasional travel to project sites and client locations. You will support the delivery of CDM and health and safety services across projects and sectors.

You will gain experience in design risk management, CDM compliance, PCI and Health and Safety files, and liaising with stakeholders while developing under guidance toward Principal Designer/CDM consultancy.

Formación

• A sound understanding of UK health and safety legislation.
• Strong interest in developing a career in health and safety.
• NEBOSH General certificate or willingness to work towards one.
• Previous experience within health and safety.

Responsabilidades

• Assist Principal Designers in fulfilling duties under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM).
• Support the coordination and management of pre-construction health and safety information.
• Assist with design risk reviews and identifying health and safety risks arising from design decisions.
• Review drawings, specifications and other design information to identify potential risks.
• Support the preparation, review and maintenance of PCI and Health and Safety Files.
• Assist with the preparation of CDM and Principal Designer documentation.
• Attend design team meetings, project meetings and site meetings as appropriate.
• Assist with monitoring and reviewing compliance with CDM requirements throughout design and pre-construction stages.
• Liaise with clients, designers, contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Undertake site visits and communicate health and safety risks.
• Keep up to date with UK health and safety legislation and best practice.
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation to a high standard.
• Support the wider health and safety consultancy team as required.

Conocimientos

Curious and willing to learn

Strong organisational and admin skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Prioritise and manage multiple tasks

Proactive and positive attitude

Educación

NEBOSH General certificate or willingness to work towards one

Previous experience within health and safety

Sound understanding of UK health and safety legislation

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for an Assistant Health and Safety Consultant to join our friendly, collaborative and growing team team based at our Croydon office, with occasional travel to project sites and client locations as required.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in construction health and safety, CDM and Principal Designer services, while gaining hands-on experience across a variety of construction projects.

Working alongside experienced consultants, you will support the delivery of CDM and health and safety services to clients across a range of projects and sectors.

You will gain practical experience in design risk management, CDM compliance, design reviews, project documentation and health and safety coordination, while developing your understanding of the duties and responsibilities of those involved in the design and construction process.

Key Responsibilities

As an Assistant Health and Safety Consultant, your responsibilities will include supporting the wider consultancy team with:

• Assisting Principal Designers in fulfilling their duties under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM).
• Supporting the coordination and management of pre-construction health and safety information.
• Assisting with design risk reviews and identifying potential health and safety risks arising from design decisions.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and other design information to identify and communicate potential risks.
• Supporting the preparation, review and maintenance of Pre-Construction Information (PCI) and Health and Safety Files.
• Assisting with the preparation of CDM and Principal Designer documentation.
• Attending design team meetings, project meetings and, where appropriate, site meetings.
• Assisting with monitoring and reviewing compliance with CDM requirements throughout the design and pre-construction stages.
• Liaising with clients, designers, contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Undertaking site visits where required and assisting with the identification and communication of health and safety risks.
• Keeping up to date with relevant UK health and safety and construction legislation, guidance and industry best practice.
• Maintaining accurate project records and ensuring documentation is completed to a high standard.
• Supporting the wider health and safety consultancy team as required.

This role will provide structured exposure to a range of construction projects and the opportunity to develop towards a Principal Designer / CDM Consultant role.

Qualifications

• A sound understanding of UK health and safety legislation.
• Strong interest in developing a career in health and safety
• NEBOSHGeneral certificate or willingness to work towards one
• Previous experience within health and safety

Skills & Attributes

• Curious and willing to learn
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications
• Proficient in Microsoft office
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively
• A proactive and positive attitude

What’s In It For You

This role provides an opportunity to develop a career within Principal Designer and CDM consultancy, working alongside experienced professionals across a variety of construction projects.

You will receive support and guidance to develop your technical knowledge, project experience and professional skills, with opportunities to work towards relevant qualifications and professional development.

Varied Project Experience

You will have the opportunity to gain experience across a range of construction projects, working with different clients, design teams and contractors.

Work-Life Balance:

We understand that work is only part of life. Our hybrid working policy provides flexibility while supporting the needs of the role, project teams and clients.

Inclusivity & Diversity

We are committed to creating an environment where everyone is respected, valued, and able to achieve a rewarding career.

Reward and Recognition:

As an Employee Ownership Trust, we recognise and reward the performance and contribution of our people.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications. The successful candidate will also have opportunities to progress within our growing business and contribute to its future success.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.