Health & Safety Consultant

Future Select Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the North East is seeking a Health & Safety Consultant to execute risk assessments and deliver training. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH qualification, leadership skills, and a strong understanding of H&S regulations. This role offers competitive salaries and opportunities for career development and progression.

Benefits

Career development

Pension scheme

Company car

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified with the NEBOSH General or equivalent.
• Experience as a Health & Safety Manager in a consultancy.
• Ability to write comprehensive reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Health & Safety risk assessments.
• Visit client sites for inspections and audits.
• Prepare training and policies for staff.

Skills

Leadership skills

Effective communication

IT proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

NEBOSH General or equivalent

IOSH, IFE, CMIOSH, Fire Risk Assessing

Job description

Job Title

Health & Safety Consultant

Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear

Salary / Benefits

£28K – £50K + Career Development & Benefits

Job Description

We have a new role for a Health & Safety Manager to join a renowned and professional consultancy. They are looking for someone based in the North East, who can represent the company in the best manner whilst being able to undertake risk assessments, provide training and improve company policies. You will need to be well‑informed of Health & Safety legislation and must be able to hit the ground running, and will have a keen eye to detail when writing up reports. The company is a multi‑disciplined outfit who can offer great cross‑training and development opportunities, and can offer progression, competitive packages, pension scheme, overtime and company car.

Locations considered include: South Shields, Whitley Bay, Sunderland, Seaham, Burham, Consett, Prudhoe, Hexham, Haydon Bridge, Ashington, Durham, Bishop Auckland, Hartlepool, Stockton‑on‑Tees, Middlesbrough, Darlington, Newton Aycliffe, Redcar, Thornaby, Tarm, Stokesley, Guisborough, Skelton‑in‑Cleaveland, Saltburn‑by‑the‑Sea, Washington, Gateshead, Houghton le Spring, Bellingham.

Experience / Qualifications

• Qualified with the NEBOSH General or equivalent
• Experience working as a Health & Safety Manager within a well‑established consultancy
• Leadership skills to manage employee teams
• Versatile knowledge of H&S regulations and legislation
• Ability to write up comprehensive reports
• IT proficient
• Willingness to travel to client sites
• Effective communicator and professional
• Ideally hold other industry‑related qualifications such as IOSH, IFE, CMIOSH and Fire Risk Assessing

The Role

• Execute Health & Safety risk assessments and method statements
• Visit client sites to complete thorough inspections and health & safety audits
• Oversee and prepare high quality training for staff and policies in line with company needs
• Carry out specialist surveys and accidents investigations
• Review current safety plans and make recommendations to improve
• Maintain excellent relationships with clients
• Be responsible for upholding industry compliance across company sites
• Work with external contractors to ensure safe delivery of projects
• Put together a plan to prepare the company for accreditation auditsMeet with clients to discuss findings and provide technical advice

Alternative Job Titles

• Health & Safety Consultant
• Health & Safety Advisor
• Health & Safety Officer
• Health & Safety Assessor
• Senior Health & Safety Consultant