Construction Health & Safety Consultant (Glasgow or Edinburgh)

Egis Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy based in the UK is seeking a Health and Safety Professional to oversee project work. The ideal candidate will coordinate safety practices in line with current legislation while building strong relationships with clients and contractors. Key responsibilities include delivering safety guidance, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Applicants should have relevant consultancy experience, with a focus on health and safety regulations. This is an excellent opportunity for proactive individuals with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in health and safety consultancy roles.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive task management.
• Understanding of fire risk and asbestos risk management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards in health and safety project delivery.
• Provide robust advice on project assignments.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Job description

Job Description

As part of your role, you will be responsible for the following :

Project work

• Performing to a high standard, all duties expected of a competent health and safety professional, ensuring that best practice is employed at all times.
• Administering project work in line with T&A policies, practices and procedures.
• Representing T&A in the marketplace and participating as required in business development activities.
• At all times acting on behalf of T&A in a polite and professional manner and ensuring that company values are maintained and promoted.
• Ensuring adequate and timely communication channels are in place to support effective service delivery.
• Coordinating and preparing information to support the client, seeking and listening to the client’s requirements and acting on them accordingly.
• Providing robust, pragmatic health and safety guidance to client’s and design teams on the most effective approach to achieve project deliverables.
• Ensuring others meet their obligations / responsibilities under their appointments and appropriate health and safety legislation.

General duties

• Overseeing / reviewing / approving the work of junior members of staff in a positive and constructive manner, as may be required for the delivery of project appointments.
• Representing T&A in a professionally competent and positive manner, ensuring service quality and integrity is maintained to the highest possible standards.
• Reporting to the Client and other stakeholders in line with the Client’s requirements and in line with company standards.

Delivering great client experience

The successful candidate will build strong, professional relationships with clients, consultants and contractors, based on mutual respect, trust and integrity. In this context, the role will involve :

• Representing T&A at project meetings with client’s, designers and contractors to provide advice on all aspects of project assignments and following up on actions assigned to T&A at all such meetings.
• Communicating clearly, concisely and coherently with the client and other consultants regarding information required for the purpose of performing our services.
• Identifying risks and issues with ongoing activities and assist with positively identifying mitigation measures in a way that both protects the interests of the client, T&A and any other relevant stakeholders and assisting in appropriately recording any discussions and remedial actions taken.

In doing all of this, act in a manner which fully reflects the cultural values of T&A; confident, honest, responsible, supportive.

About you :

Suitable candidates will be expected to demonstrate their ability :

• To prioritise and co-ordinate tasks efficiently, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• To demonstrate excellent attention to detail.
• To be pro-active and able to work both autonomously and as part of a wider team.
• To be confident and assertive where required.
• To be a team player and able to communicate effectively with colleagues, Client’s and other consultants.
• To adopt a flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• To be a good role model for other members of the team.
• To understand the importance of discretion and confidentiality.
• Must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle as travel to remote sites is required.

Qualifications

Able to demonstrate relevant experience in a consultancy environment undertaking the role of Principal Designer, Client Adviser, Adviser to Principal Designer and general Health & Safety adviser as required by the client appointment.

Hold relevant qualifications / professional membership for the role. APS membership would be highly desirable.

Able to demonstrate fire risk and asbestos risk management awareness.

Able to demonstrate awareness of current legislation relating to health & safety and capable of undertaking health and safety audits.

Expected to demonstrate a range of strong core health and safety skills reflected in successful project delivery across a variety of industry sectors.

Able to demonstrate an understanding of traditional and modern procurement routes and construction contract suites.

Expected to have a good understanding of modern construction methods.

Able to demonstrate their involvement with several client’s and that you have been able to establish good working relationships with them.

Able to demonstrate suitable and sufficient understanding and knowledge of design principles.

Additional Information

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion :

At Egis, we are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a diverse organisation. Egis appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at Egis, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for Egis, you will be included, listened to and respected.