Health & Safety Consultant

Blackedge Consulting; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Structured training and development support

Job summary

Blackedge Consulting is seeking an experienced Health & Safety / CDM Consultant to join its team in Scotland. This full-time role involves delivering CDM services, acting as Principal Designer under CDM 2015 regulations, and contributing to multiple construction projects.

The ideal candidate will have a professional qualification in construction or engineering, a NEBOSH Construction Certificate, and a strong understanding of relevant legislation. This position offers hybrid working arrangements and a focus on professional development.

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications in relevant fields.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate at a minimum.
• Experience within CDM / Health & Safety roles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver CDM and Health & Safety consultancy services.
• Act as Principal Designer under CDM 2015.
• Prepare pre-construction information and documents.

Skills

Technical and client-facing capabilities

Strong understanding of CDM 2015 regulations

Knowledge of wider Health & Safety legislation

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Experience delivering Health & Safety training

Education

Professional qualification in construction, engineering or design

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Job description

Health & Safety / CDM Consultant - Hybrid | Edinburgh & Glasgow | Full-Time

An established multidisciplinary consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Health & Safety / CDM Consultant to join its growing team in Scotland.

This is an excellent opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of construction projects while joining a collaborative and supportive environment that values professional development, flexibility and career progression.

The role will primarily focus on the delivery of CDM services and undertaking the Principal Designer role under CDM 2015 regulations, although experience delivering wider Health & Safety consultancy services would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering CDM and Health & Safety consultancy services across multiple construction projects
• Acting as Principal Designer under CDM 2015
• Preparing pre-construction information and associated CDM documentation
• Reviewing contractor documentation and ensuring designer compliance
• Advising clients on procurement routes and consultant appointments
• Liaising with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams
• Supporting business development activities within the region
• Keeping up to date with relevant construction legislation and best practice

About You

The successful candidate will ideally come from a construction, engineering or design background and demonstrate strong technical and client-facing capabilities.

• Professional qualification in construction, engineering or design
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate (minimum)
• Experience in a similar CDM / Health & Safety role
• Strong understanding of CDM 2015 regulations
• Knowledge of wider Health & Safety legislation within construction
• Working knowledge of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Membership of APS and/or IOSH
• Experience delivering Health & Safety training

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Structured training and professional development support
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Exposure to a wide variety of construction projects
• Supportive and collaborative team culture

If you are looking to join a forward-thinking consultancy with a strong pipeline of projects and a genuine commitment to employee development, we would be pleased to hear from you.