CDM Advisor / Health and Safety Advisor

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary construction consultancy is seeking an experienced CDM Advisor / Health and Safety Advisor to join their team in the Midlands. This role offers a salary between £40,000 and £50,000, along with hybrid working options and career progression opportunities. The ideal candidate will have extensive consultancy experience and strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation.

Benefits

21 days holiday plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing support

High street discounts

Career progression & development support

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Health & Safety role within construction consultancy.
• Confident with digital and cloud-based systems.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Health & Safety advice across various sectors.
• Conduct health and safety audits and inspections.
• Prepare reports on hazard identification and accident investigations.
• Develop and deliver CPD-accredited Health & Safety training.

Skills

Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation

Excellent communication skills

Proficient with digital systems

Health & Safety consultancy experience

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

IOSH qualification

Job description

Overview

CDM Advisor / Health and Safety Advisor – Midlands region

We are working with a leading multi-disciplinary construction consultancy seeking an experienced CDM Advisor / Health and Safety Advisor to join their established team in the Midlands. The role offers the opportunity to develop your career within an award-winning consultancy that partners with clients across the Education, Retail, and Construction sectors, delivering safe, compliant, and sustainable environments. The salary range is £40,000 - £50,000, plus an excellent benefits package. This role suits a Health & Safety professional with consultancy experience, capable of advising clients at every stage of the property lifecycle.

• Provide professional Health & Safety advice and support to clients across education, retail, and construction projects.
• Carry out detailed health and safety management audits and inspections, producing clear and practical recommendations.
• Prepare high-quality reports on hazard identification, accident investigations, and funding applications.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients on health and safety matters to ensure best practice and compliance.
• Deliver and develop CPD-accredited Health & Safety training, including asbestos management, accident investigation, and manual handling.
• Support property-related safety matters, including fire safety, asbestos, and legionella management.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of local policies, procedures, and digital safety systems.

Requirements

• Based in or within easy reach of the Midlands (Birmingham, Nottingham, Market Harborough).
• Minimum 3 years' professional experience in a Health & Safety role, ideally within a construction consultancy or similar environment.
• NEBOSH Certificate qualification (essential).
• IOSH qualification / Institution of Occupational Safety and Health membership.
• Strong knowledge of current UK Health & Safety legislation and best practice.
• Confident with digital and cloud-based systems, supporting modern, efficient ways of working.
• Willingness to travel across the UK when required.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Highly motivated, with excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (DOE).
• 21 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas break.
• Hybrid working options.
• Your birthday off.
• Pension scheme.
• Health & wellbeing support.
• High street discounts.
• Career progression & development support.
• Additional benefits discussed at interview stage.

About the Agency

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We are a multi-disciplinary technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.