Associate H&S Consultant

RLB International; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Competitive salary

Generous holidays

Extra days purchase

Wellbeing options

Private healthcare

Dental insurance

Eyecare vouchers

APC mentoring

Season ticket loan

Professional memberships

Diverse projects exposure

Team events

Job summary

RLB International in Manchester is seeking an Associate Health & Safety Consultant to join a well-established team that delivers guidance across public and private sectors, from SME to blue-chip clients.

You will lead and develop health and safety services, perform audits, advise on standards, and contribute to continuous improvement while benefiting from hybrid working, APC mentoring, and a supportive learning culture.

Qualifications

• Degree level education in a construction related subject.
• Chartered IOSH member (CMIOSH or FIIRSM).
• Incorporated Member of the Association for Project Safety (IMaPS) working toward CMaPS.
• Training qualification IOSH (e.g. Managing Safely) and/or APS e.g. CDM, PD, and/or CITB courses (e.g. SMSTS, SSSTS, H&S Awareness).

Responsibilities

• Assist/Manage a team of health and safety professionals
• Assist in the completion of PQQ/bid documents
• Provide quality assurance & compliance advice to the clients
• Conducting audits to include general H&S compliance and topic specific audits
• Investigate incidents as required and report findings
• Advising clients on Health & Safety standards and best practice
• Develop the Health and Safety Service and assist in providing management financial reporting

Skills

CDM management

H&S guidance

Client liaison

Audit execution

Incident investigation

Education

Degree in construction related subject

Chartered IOSH member

IMaPS toward CMaPS

IOSH training (Managing Safely) or APS/CDM/PD

Job description

Associate H&S Consultant

Department: Health & Safety

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Manchester

Reporting To: Fiona Khosla

Description

Why RLB?

At RLB, we live by four simple ideas: Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow. Four values that live at the heart of RLB. A place where People Make Progress.

We value your skills, talents and unique perspectives – we think they are priceless.

Bring them to RLB and you'll be empowered to shape our future and your career in new and meaningful ways.

We'll give you opportunities to work on some of the most ambitious and exciting projects currently being designed and developed in the built environment sector.

You'll continue to learn and advance as everyone who works for us is provided with a tailored training programme. Our mentoring and reverse mentoring schemes will enable you to share your expertise while gaining fresh insights.

What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee-owned business, teamwork and collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing.

Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally.

Role Overview

Due to our growing and diverse portfolio an exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate Health & Safety Consultant/ Principal Designer to join us in Manchester.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established team of consultants who pride themselves on providing outstanding Health and Safety guidance and advice, to a range of clients within both the public and private sectors from SME's to large blue chip corporate client.

Role Responsibilities

• Assist/Manage a team of health and safety professionals
• Assist in the completion of PQQ/bid documents
• Provide quality assurance & compliance advice to the clients
• Conducting audits to include both general H&S compliance and topic specific audits
• Investigate incidents as and when required and report the findings
• Advising clients on matters of Health & Safety standards and best practice affecting their business
• Develop the Health and Safety Service and assist in providing management financial reporting

Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• Degree level education in a construction related subject
• A Chartered Member of IOSH (Chartered CMIOSH or FIIRSM)
• Incorporated Member of the Association for Project Safety (IMaPS) working toward Certified Member of the Association for Project Safety (CMaPS)
• Training qualification particularly delivering IOSH e.g. Managing Safely etc and / or APS e.g. CDM, PD etc. and / or CITB courses e.g. SMSTS, SSSTS, H&S Awareness etc

Experience

• Previous H&S – CDM Management and experience at Client and Designer level
• Construction Experience and working as a H&S Consultant and Principal Designer (PD)
• Able to manage a variety of diverse projects with minimal supervision
• A good working knowledge of UK CDM Regulations
• Ability to influence clients and contractors towards best industry practices

Behaviours

• Recognised as a positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support. Recognised as a team player with a strong willingness to learn.
• Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.

RLB Employee Benefits

• Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance. As well as competitive maternity and paternity packages.
• Well-Rewarded - A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
• Focus On Wellbeing - We offer a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes.
• Healthcare Packages - Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.
• Personal Development - A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes.
• Additional Benefits - We offer a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.
• Exceptional Exposure - You'll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.
• Social Responsibility - We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.

Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Promise

We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients. Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. Find out more here: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - RLB | Europe

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during any stage of the application or interview process, please contact our recruitment team at: [e-mail]