H&S Consultant /CDM Principal Designer

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is currently seeking a Senior H&S Consultant in Birmingham. The ideal candidate should have a NEBOSH qualification and preference will be given to those with construction-related experience. Responsibilities include assisting with pre-construction information, reviewing plans, and conducting site inspections. Competitive salary from £35,000 to £55,000 per annum dependent on experience. Applications from ex-military personnel are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Preference for construction-related experience.
• Awareness of the CDM regulations and associated legislation.
• An additional health and safety qualification such as NEBOSH Construction or General is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of pre-construction information.
• Review construction phase plans.
• Provide advice to contractors on CDM.
• Undertake site inspections/CDM audits.
• Support colleagues at design team meetings.

Skills

Construction-related experience

Awareness of CDM regulations

NEBOSH Construction or General qualification

Understanding of design process and risk reduction

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Senior H&S Consultant on behalf of one of our clients. Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel; however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Location

Birmingham

Salary

£35,000- £55,000 per annum DOE

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of pre-construction information.
• Review construction phase plans.
• Provide advice to contractors on CDM.
• Undertake site inspections/CDM audits.
• Support colleagues at design team meetings.
• Set up projects and provide administrative support.
• Work under direction to deliver the duties of the Principal Designer.
• Once trained, undertake site inspections and monitoring visits to determine health & safety compliance.
• Attend project, design, and other meetings, escalating issues as required by the project plan.
• Support senior staff as required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Preference for construction-related experience.
• Awareness of the CDM regulations and associated legislation.
• An additional health and safety qualification such as NEBOSH Construction or General is required (Construction is preferred).
• An understanding of the design process and the principles of risk reduction.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Teams, and associated software.
• Ability to ensure projects are completed efficiently and within the resource profile established before the project start.