Health & Safety Consultant

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction health and safety consulting firm in Manchester is seeking a CDM / Health & Safety Consultant. You will work autonomously while delivering the Principal Designer role across various projects, from office fit-outs to major developments. The ideal candidate should have a NEBOSH Certificate, experience in a consultancy, and strong communication skills. Diversity and equality are valued, and applications from all sections of society are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Construction or Property Consultancy.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Willingness to learn and develop in the role.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of the CDM Principal Designer role.
• Provide advice to ensure compliance with construction duties.
• Undertake health and safety audits on construction sites.

Skills

Construction health & safety experience

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Understanding of health and safety legislation

Education

NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent

Job description

The CDM / Health & Safety Consultant role is an exciting opportunity for the career development of someone with proven experience in construction health & safety and has been involved in delivery of the Principal Designer role. You will be joining a close-knit team of health and safety professionals who work across a wide range of projects including office fit outs, new builds, and maintenance projects at key landmarks across the capital and regions. You will have the opportunity to work with clients across tech, finance, government, healthcare, industrial, logistics, sporting arenas and infrastructure. You will operate with autonomy, trust and flexibility. All while being part of a team with a strong ethos of knowledge sharing and support.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery of the CDM Principal Designer role.
• Providing advice to clients and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with their duties in relation to construction works.
• Undertaking health and safety audits on construction sites and at client facilities.
• Working with others in the development of safe systems of works for construction activities, namely Construction Phase Plans, Method Statements and Risk Assessments.
• Providing updates to both internal stakeholders and clients on changes to health and safety legislation.
• Acting as the construction health and safety SME on a variety of projects.

Person Specification

• Ideally experienced working with a Construction or Property Consultancy.
• Hold a NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent and be a member of IOSH.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation.
• Drive and enthusiasm with the willingness to learn, develop and grow in the role.

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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