Senior Construction Health and Safety Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Senior Construction Health and Safety Consultant in Coventry. This role involves leading compliance on high-profile projects, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring best practices across multiple sectors. The ideal candidate will have extensive construction health and safety experience and relevant certifications, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in construction health and safety, ideally in consultancy.
• Strong understanding of CDM 2015 regulations.
• Proactive and commercially aware mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead CDM 2015 compliance and Principal Designer duties across diverse projects.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Mentor junior consultants and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Experience in construction health and safety

Knowledge of CDM 2015

Excellent communication skills

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Membership with IOSH or APS

Progress toward NEBOSH/NCRQ Diploma

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Senior Construction Health and Safety Consultant, coventry

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Client:

Shirley Parsons

Location:

coventry, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Construction Health and Safety Consultant

East Midlands or West Midlands (Leicester, Nottingham, Birmingham, Derby)

Permanent

Lead with impact in a consultancy that’s shaping the future of safe, sustainable construction. We’re working with a nationally respected multidisciplinary consultancy with over 150 years of heritage, known for delivering exceptional places and spaces across the built environment. As part of their continued growth, they’re seeking a Senior Construction Health and Safety Consultant to join their Midlands team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to take ownership of high-profile projects, mentor junior colleagues, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, all within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. You’ll work across sectors including commercial, education, and defence, with the flexibility to manage your own diary and working arrangements.

The Senior Construction Health and Safety Consultant will be responsible for:

- Leading CDM 2015 compliance and Principal Designer duties across diverse projects.

- Attending and contributing to design, client, and site meetings.

- Conducting site inspections, audits, and risk assessments.

- Preparing detailed reports and advising clients on best practices.

- Mentoring junior consultants and supporting continuous improvement.

The Senior Construction Health and Safety Consultant will have:

- Significant experience in construction health and safety, ideally in consultancy.

- Strong working knowledge of CDM 2015 and related regulations.

- NEBOSH Construction Certificate and membership with IOSH or APS (GradIOSH/IMaPS).

- Progress toward or completion of NEBOSH/NCRQ Diploma, NVQ Level 5, or relevant degree.

- A proactive, commercially aware mindset with excellent communication skills.