Safety and Risk Senior Construction Consultant

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Safety and Risk Senior Construction Consultant in Birmingham. This role involves managing safety projects, developing essential documentation, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess excellent project management and communication skills, demonstrating a strong understanding of CDM regulations. This innovative firm values self-motivation and the ability to work independently while also thriving in a team environment. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to creating safer construction practices and enhancing project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Senior level experience as Principal Designer and CDM Advisor.
• Excellent project management skills with client-focused solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and develop project documentation for safety and risk.
• Chair Design Team Meetings and perform site safety visits.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Self-Motivation

Time Management

Education

In-depth knowledge of CDM Regulations

CMaPS or working towards this qualification

Membership of IOSH

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Safety and Risk Senior Construction Consultant, Birmingham

Client: Elvis Eckardt Recruitment & Sales Solutions Limited

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Construction

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 01463c1f0142

Job Views: 27

Posted: 18.04.2025

Expiry Date: 02.06.2025

Job Description:

Position: Safety and Risk Senior Construction Consultant

Reporting Line: Associate Director – Head of Safety and Risk

Responsibilities:

• Manage projects as instructed by your line manager.
• Develop project documentation, including Pre-Construction Information, Design Risk Registers, Construction Phase Plans, and Health and Safety Files.
• Review project documentation, including Pre-Construction Information, Design Risk Registers, Construction Phase Plans, and Health and Safety Files.
• Chair Design Team Meetings (DTM) at a senior project level, ensuring that project design risks are captured.
• Review of project RAMS.
• Attend site meetings.
• Perform Site Safety Visits and develop reports based on findings, including development of Corrective Action Trackers.
• Write project reports for clients, based on the scope of services.
• A willingness to develop new consultant skills in support of clients.
• In addition to your normal duties, you may occasionally be required to undertake additional work necessary to meet the needs of the business, without additional remuneration.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Demonstrable experience in developing client-focused, differentiated, and achievable solutions.
• Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including correct use of industry language and reference to UK health and safety legislation.
• Full UK driving licence.

Personal Qualities:

• Ability to work on their own and be self-motivated, managing time effectively and establishing key priorities to meet deadlines.
• Manage workload as required by the project, line manager, and client.
• Flexibility to adjust to different team dynamics, working either alone or as part of a team.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and responsibilities for the given workload.
• Engage in self-reflection of work quality and accuracy when working on independent tasks and projects.

Qualifications/Experience:

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the CDM Regulations.
• Senior level experience acting as Principal Designer.
• Senior level experience acting as CDM Advisor.
• Senior level experience of developing CDM documentation.
• Senior level experience of reviewing CDM documentation to determine if it is suitably developed.
• Senior level experience of reviewing project RAMS, focusing on high-risk work activities on-site.
• Excellent project management skills, with emphasis on effectively identifying client needs and articulating them successfully within project plans.
• Experience of working within a multi-stakeholder environment where competing needs must be managed effectively to deliver results.
• Experience of working in an environment where commercial performance targets are part of the workload.
• Ability to effectively and concisely communicate regulatory and best practice requirements to personnel at all levels within client companies.
• Ability to communicate through reports and project documentation using correct language, grammar, and syntax.
• CMaPS or working towards this professional qualification, ideally having membership of APS.
• Possible membership of IOSH.

Application Process:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.