Health & Safety SSiP Scheme Assessor

Cognibox; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and safety consultancy is seeking a skilled Health & Safety SSiP Scheme Assessor in Cardiff. The role involves conducting HSQE audits, ensuring compliance, and engaging with contractors for guidance. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience and a NEBOSH qualification. The position offers a hybrid work model with numerous employee perks and benefits.

Benefits

Personal Health & Wellbeing Benefits

Enhanced Parental Leave

Generous annual leave

Healthcare Plan

Annual Giving Day

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life Assurance – 3X base salary

Rewards Program

LinkedIn Learning License

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' UK Health & Safety experience, ideally in construction or supply chain.
• Hands-on experience with CDM regulations.
• Sound knowledge of H&S and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed desk-based audits of HSQE management systems.
• Engage with contractors to provide feedback on non-conformances.
• Liaise with stakeholders across various levels.

Skills

Health and Safety experience

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)

Membership of a relevant professional body

Job description

Overview

Health & Safety SSiP Scheme Assessor role in the Operations department. Location: Cardiff, UK. Employment Type: Permanent. Reporting To: Assessment Team Lead.

We are looking for a skilled Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Auditor to help ensure contractors meet nationally recognised legal and compliance standards. You will deliver high-quality, desk-based and on-site audits, offering professional guidance to contractors while ensuring integrity and consistency across our accreditation process. Hands-on practical experience with CDM regulations is required for this role.

What that means day to day

• Deliver high-quality audits: Conduct detailed, desk-based audits of contractors’ Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) management systems, policies, and procedures, ensuring alignment with nationally recognised legal and industry standards.
• Maintain audit integrity: Apply professional judgement to assess documentation submitted by contractors, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and fairness in outcomes. Findings contribute to a national compliance database accessed by buyers across the UK.
• Support contractor success: Proactively engage with contractors throughout the audit process, providing clear, constructive feedback on non-conformances and guiding them toward compliance without compromising audit integrity.
• Work to targets: Operate in a performance-focused environment, meeting defined KPIs and productivity targets while maintaining quality and attention to detail in every assessment.
• Stakeholder engagement: Liaise with stakeholders at all levels, from Directors and Heads of Safety in large corporates to SMEs, offering expert advice and building strong working relationships.
• Conduct on-site audits: When required, travel to contractor offices or client sites to carry out in-person audits, ensuring real-world operations align with documented procedures.
• Contribute to assessment standards: Help shape the technical content of the assessment scheme by advising on legal requirements, interpreting legislation, and recommending updates to ensure continued relevance and compliance.
• Improve internal practices: Share best practices and support continuous improvement initiatives across internal systems, documentation, and processes to help the organisation stay ahead of industry expectations.

What you’ll need to be successful

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
• Membership of a relevant professional body (TechIOSH or above)
• At least 2 years' UK Health & Safety experience, ideally in the construction or supply chain sector
• Hands-on practical experience with CDM regulations is required for this role.
• Sound knowledge of H&S, environmental legislation, and ISO auditing standards
• Familiarity with procurement processes and risk in supply chain management
• Experience in quality assurance or auditing
• Strong communication skills - written, verbal, and presentation
• Ability to challenge, influence, and support professionals at all levels
• High attention to detail and data accuracy
• Analytical and confident in drawing valid conclusions from complex information
• Capable of managing a varied workload and meeting deadlines
• Comfortable working in a target/KPI-driven environment
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to high-quality customer service

What you'll get in return

This role is hybrid with 3-days a week in Nantgarw, Cardiff.

We offer a range of perks and benefits to support our team:

• Personal Health & Wellbeing / Benefits
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Generous annual leave
• Healthcare Plan
• Annual Giving Day – an extra day to give back to yourself or your community
• Cycle-to-work Scheme
• Future Planning: Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Life Assurance – 3X base salary
• Rewards Program – access to discounts and cashback
• LinkedIn Learning License for upskilling & development

Interested but don’t feel you meet all the requirements?

Our recruitment team assesses and reviews all applications against the role and business needs. We consider transferable and soft skills and may assess where an individual might not meet all criteria but has the aptitude and capability. Our priority is to set people up for success and determine if we can provide the necessary support to upskill or develop you for this opportunity.

Bring Your Whole Self to Work. We are proudly an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe and empowered to be themselves.

What you can expect if you apply:

• A response to your application within 15 working days
• An interview process consisting of:
  • An initial discovery call with the recruiter
  • A first stage interview via Microsoft Teams
  • Additional interview (likely face to face) with the stakeholders you’ll be working with closely in the role

We’re keen to ensure our hiring process allows you to be at your best, so if you need us to make any adjustments, please just let us know.