Principal HSE Leader - CDM & Risk Expert (Part-Time)

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; West of England; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD are seeking a Principal Health & Safety Consultant to work in Bristol on a part-time, temporary basis. The role leads a team of H&S professionals and drives a prioritized work programme while ensuring compliance with CDM regulations across housing projects.

You will provide expert guidance on health and safety legislation, undertake specialist risk assessments, and lead improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Health & Safety teams
• Strong knowledge of H&S legislation and CDM regulations
• Experience with risk assessments and incident investigations
• Ability to deliver projects on time and manage contractors

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, motivate, and develop a team of Health & Safety professionals to deliver a prioritized work programme.
• Support implementation and continual improvement of the Health & Safety Management System using Plan-Do-Check-Act.
• Provide expert advice on health and safety legislation, policies, and best practice.
• Act as lead advisor on CDM Regulations across housing construction, repairs, maintenance, and refurbishment.
• Support managers in fulfilling health and safety responsibilities and ensuring legal compliance.
• Undertake specialist risk assessments including HAVS, noise, and operational hazards.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences with required reporting.
• Lead health and safety projects and initiatives within timescales and objectives.
• Monitor contractor compliance and support procurement, mobilisation, contract management, and reviews.
• Analyse performance data, identify trends, prepare reports, and advise senior management.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and monitoring activities with corrective actions.

Job description

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD are seeking a Principal Health & Safety Consultant to work in Bristol on a part-time, temporary basis. The role leads a team of H&S professionals and drives a prioritized work programme while ensuring compliance with CDM regulations across housing projects.

You will provide expert guidance on health and safety legislation, undertake specialist risk assessments, and lead improvement initiatives.