Health & Safety Advisor

Aldwych Consulting; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in London is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to lead CDM projects and ensure compliance across diverse residential sector projects. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Principal Designer or CDM Advisor, possess a NEBOSH Construction Certificate, and demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement skills. This role offers hybrid working and supports professional development.

Benefits

Structured career progression

Ongoing professional development

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a Principal Designer or CDM Advisor.
• Experience across residential projects preferred.
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead CDM projects and ensure compliance with health & safety requirements.
• Prepare Pre-Construction Information and Construction Phase Plans.
• Advise clients and contractors on best practices.

Skills

Strong stakeholder engagement

Time management

Customer focus

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Ability to self-manage workload

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Minimum TechIOSH (CMIOSH preferred)

IMaPS or AaPS membership

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor

Location: London (Hybrid/Flexible working considered)
Reports To: Senior Health & Safety Advisor / Director

We are working with a leading multi–disciplinary consultancy to recruit a Health & Safety Advisor. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced H&S/CDM professional to contribute to a diverse range of projects, predominantly in the residential sector, while also supporting clients with expert health, safety, and compliance advice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on CDM–led projects within the Professional Services team
• Support project teams in meeting CDM 2015 and wider health & safety requirements
• Prepare Pre–Construction Information (PCI) and Construction Phase Plans
• Submit F10 notifications and develop Designer Risk Assessments
• Compile and manage Health & Safety Files and Design Risk Registers
• Attend and contribute to Design Team and progress meetings
• Carry out CDM site audits and inspections
• Advise Clients, Designers, and Contractors on best practices across the design and construction phases
• Promote HSEQ and ISO standards across the business

Requirements & Qualifications

Essential:

• Minimum TechIOSH (CMIOSH preferred)
• IMaPS or AaPS membership
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate
• Demonstrated experience in a Principal Designer or CDM Advisor role
• Experience across residential projects (other sector experience advantageous)
• Ability to self–manage workload and report to senior management
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills

Desirable:

• Experience in fire and building safety
• Background in team coordination and leadership
• Knowledge of current health & safety legislation and industry best practices

Key Competencies

• Planning & Organising: Excellent time management; able to manage multiple tasks across varied project timelines
• Customer Focus: Builds strong relationships with clients and maintains trust and credibility
• Team Working & Development: Coaches and supports junior team members; fosters a collaborative environment
• Attention to Detail: Delivers high–quality work with thoroughness and precision
• Effective Communication: Confident communicator across all levels, using diplomacy and professionalism
• Drive & Results: Highly motivated to exceed performance goals and deliver project success

Why Join?

• A supportive, people–first team culture
• Exposure to exciting, high–profile projects
• Structured career progression
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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