Health And Safety Consultant

Symmetry Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Symmetry Recruitment is recruiting for a client-side safety representative on major UK construction projects. You will work closely with principal contractors and project teams to uphold high safety standards across complex sites.

Role involves inspections, RAMS reviews, incident investigations, and providing CDM 2015 guidance. Travel and driving licence are expected as part of site coverage.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH qualification or equivalent.
• IOSH or APS membership and CSCS card.
• Experience on major construction projects such as data centres, logistics, industrial developments, automation or commercial fit-outs.
• Strong practical knowledge of CDM 2015 and construction HS requirements.
• Confidence to challenge unsafe practices and influence site teams.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site inspections, safety walks and audits.
• Review RAMS and Construction Phase Plans, ensuring compliance with controls.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, tracking corrective actions to closure.
• Provide assurance around high-risk works, including lifting operations and steel erection.
• Deliver CDM 2015 advice and support Principal Designer responsibilities where appointed.
• Report safety performance and engage with contractors and client stakeholders.

Skills

NEBOSH

IOSH/APS

CSCS Card

CDM 2015

Driving Licence

Travel Flexibility

Job description

Full-time, permanent and contract opportunities | Competitive rate or package

We’re recruiting for a global construction and project management consultancy delivering major developments across the UK.

This is an opportunity to act as the client-side safety representative, working closely with principal contractors and project teams to maintain high safety standards on complex construction projects.

The role:

• Carry out site inspections, safety walks and audits.
• Review RAMS and Construction Phase Plans, checking that site activities follow agreed controls.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, tracking corrective actions through to closure.
• Provide assurance around high-risk works, including lifting operations and steel erection.
• Deliver CDM 2015 advice and support Principal Designer responsibilities where appointed.
• Report safety performance and confidently engage with contractors and client stakeholders.

• Relevant NEBOSH qualification or equivalent.
• IOSH or APS membership and an appropriate CSCS card.
• Experience on major construction projects—particularly data centres, logistics, industrial developments, automation or commercial fit-outs.
• Strong practical knowledge of CDM 2015 and construction H&S requirements.
• The confidence to challenge unsafe practices and influence site teams.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel.