Safety & Risk Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Southwest England is seeking a skilled Safety & Risk Consultant. This full-time position involves managing a team and overseeing various projects, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The role offers flexible hybrid working and the opportunity to work with a diverse team in a people-first culture.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive working environment

Support for personal growth

Qualifications

• Chartered Safety Professional required.
• Sound working knowledge of the CDM Regulations 2015.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Safety & Risk Consultants.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders on projects.
• Ensure all designs meet health & safety requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisation

Proactive approach

Team management

Education

Chartered Safety Professional

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Safety & Risk Consultant, watford, hertfordshire

col-narrow-left

Client:

First Recruitment Group

Location:

watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Views:

2

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

Safety & Risk Consultant – Southwest England

Location: Southwest England (Hybrid/Flexible Working Available)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Recruitment Partner: On behalf of a leading engineering consultancy

Competitive salary and excellent benefits

On behalf of a highly successful consultancy currently in an exciting period of growth, we are recruiting for an experienced and competent Safety & Risk Consultant to work within the Southwest of England.

This role offers the opportunity to become an essential member of an established Safety & Risk Team, supporting a valued and longstanding client in delivering diverse flood and coastal projects. The successful candidate will act as the technical lead for the region, overseeing a team that delivers Principal Designer and CDM Advisor duties across a varied portfolio of schemes.

About the Role

• Manage a team of Safety & Risk Consultants across the Southwest region
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including project managers and health, safety & wellbeing teams, as well as external delivery partners
• Projects will range from feasibility studies through to outline and detailed design and construction
• Ensure all designs consider buildability, sustainability, environmental, and health & safety requirements
• Chartered Safety Professional
• Sound working knowledge of the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A proactive approach with an ambition to innovate
• The ability to work away from the office location for short periods
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and excellent record keeping

The consultancy develops intelligent solutions using integrated planning and design to deliver lasting environmental and social legacies. With over 100 years of heritage, it remains committed to delivering low carbon, sustainable, and resilient water and environmental services.

As part of a wider group that provides environmental, engineering, and technical services across multiple sectors, the company values the growth and success of its employees and is committed to maintaining a people-first culture that fosters innovation and collaboration.

This role is within a business that promotes an ‘ENGAGED’ culture and prioritises employee wellbeing and work-life balance. The company offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements and supports a diverse and inclusive working environment. Employees are encouraged to grow and develop in a culture of care and mutual respect.