Senior Construction Safety & Building Safety Consultant (CDM / Project Safety Hybrid) in City o[...]

Energy Jobline ZR; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy job board is seeking a Senior Construction Safety & Building Safety Consultant. This hybrid role involves providing CDM advisory, project safety oversight, and ensuring compliance with building safety regulations. Ideal candidates should have a strong understanding of CDM 2015 and experience in construction safety. This position offers an opportunity to work on projects across the London and South East regions, requiring exceptional stakeholder management skills and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of CDM 2015 and design-stage risk management.
• Experience supporting construction safety on active projects.
• Ability to review and challenge designs, methods, RAMS, and buildability risks.

Responsibilities

• Support designers with design risk reviews and safe design solutions.
• Provide project-level safety oversight ensuring contractor compliance.
• Support compliance with the Building Safety Act and Gateway processes.

Skills

CDM 2015 knowledge

Construction safety experience

Stakeholder management

Education

CMaPS qualification

IOSH membership

Relevant construction qualification

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Description

Senior Construction Safety & Building Safety Consultant (CDM / Project Safety Hybrid)

Location: London and South East (with travel across the region)

We are seeking a Senior Construction Safety & Building Safety Consultant to provide a hybrid service across CDM advisory, project safety oversight, and building safety compliance. The role supports clients across all project stages, from early design risk reviews through construction delivery and handover, ensuring safe, compliant, and coordinated outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Pre-Construction (CDM):

• Support designers and clients with design risk reviews, early hazard identification and safe design solutions.
• Contribute to the development of Pre-Construction Information and design-stage risk documentation.
• Review and provide input to Design Risk Registers, highlighting buildability, sequencing and maintenance risks.
• Attend and contribute to Design Team Meetings (DTMs) and technical workshops.

Project Safety & Construction Delivery:

• Provide project-level safety oversight, ensuring contractor compliance, safe sequencing, and risk mitigation on site.
• Review RAMS, Construction Phase Plans, permits and high-risk activities with a focus on technical buildability.
• Conduct site visits, inspections and audits aligned to client requirements and statutory obligations.
• Advise on safe methods of work, temporary works coordination, and integration of design intent during construction.

Building Safety & Compliance:

• Support compliance with the Building Safety Act, Gateway processes and Golden Thread requirements.
• Assist with fire safety information, façade remediation considerations, and building fabric safety issues.
• Review and support the completion of Health & Safety Files and operational safety documentation for handover.

Client Advisory & Communication:

• Provide clear, practical advice to clients, designers and contractors across all dutyholder responsibilities.
• Produce high-quality reports, audits and recommendations for safer delivery and maintenance outcomes.
• Coordinate stakeholders across design, construction and FM to ensure consistent safety and compliance.

Skills & Experience

Candidates may come from a CDM, architectural, engineering, project management, health & safety, or building safety background, provided they can demonstrate:

• Strong understanding of CDM 2015 and design-stage risk management.
• Experience supporting construction safety on active projects.
• Ability to review and challenge designs, methods, RAMS, and buildability risks.
• Exposure to Building Safety Act requirements, fire/facade remediation or safety case development (desirable).
• Confident stakeholder management across design teams, contractors and client bodies.
• Relevant professional membership, such as APS, RIBA, IOSH, NEBOSH, CMaPS or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• CMaPS qualification (or working towards), preferably with APS membership.
• IOSH membership is advantageous.
• Relevant construction, design, or safety qualification (H&S, engineering, architecture, etc.) is beneficial.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for project outcomes.
• Professional approach with the ability to build positive client relationships.
• Flexible and adaptable working style, able to support varied project and team environments.

Application Process:

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications for the role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We value and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Contact: Elvis Eckardt

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