Associate in H&S North Region

Rider Levett Bucknall RLB; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

APC mentoring

Generous holiday entitlement

Gym membership

Cycle to work

Professional memberships

Volunteer & charity events

Job summary

Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) in Manchester is seeking an Associate Health & Safety Consultant / Principal Designer to join our growing team. You will lead health and safety guidance across public and private sectors, with responsibility for audits, client advice, and project risk management.

The role requires a construction-related degree, chartered IOSH status, and experience with CDM. We offer hybrid working, APC mentoring, private healthcare, and a supportive environment to grow your career.

Qualifications

• Degree in construction-related subject (mandatory)
• Chartered IOSH status (CMIOSH/ FIIRSM) desirable
• APS/IMaPS membership or working toward CMaPS
• IOSH/APS/CITB training relevant to H&S delivery and compliance

Responsibilities

• Lead/assist health & safety professionals
• Provide quality assurance & compliance advice to clients
• Conduct audits and incident investigations
• Advise on H&S standards and best practices
• Develop H&S service offerings and assist in financial reporting

Skills

H&S auditing

CDM Regulations

Education

Degree in construction-related subject

Chartered IOSH (CMIOSH or FIIRSM)

Incorporated Member of APS/IMaPS (CMaPS)

IOSH training (Managing Safely) / APS (CDM, PD) / CITB courses (SMSTS/SSSTS/H&S Awareness)

Job description

Why RLB?

At RLB, we live by four simple ideas:

Department

Health & Safety

Location

Manchester

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

Our culture is built around enabling you to fulfil your potential, so you can look forward to benefits that include:

• 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]