Senior Health & Safety Project Specialist

Shirley Parsons; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally respected consultancy is seeking a Senior Health & Safety Project Specialist to shape health and safety strategies for major UK infrastructure projects. The role involves acting as a CDM Principal Designer and providing guidance to clients throughout the project lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have strong construction experience, excellent communication skills, and a NEBOSH or equivalent qualification. A flexible hybrid working model offers both professional challenges and opportunities for personal growth.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in construction and design, ideally with an engineering background.
• In-depth knowledge of CDM Regulations; familiarity with the Building Safety Act is a plus.
• A proactive, adaptable mindset with the ability to assess risk across diverse environments.

Responsibilities

• Acting as CDM Principal Designer and CDM Advisor across varied project types.
• Leading incident investigations and driving continuous improvement.
• Providing expert health, safety, and wellbeing guidance to internal teams and clients.

Skills

Expert health and safety guidance

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Education

NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety or equivalent

Progress toward chartered status (CMIOSH, CMaPS, Chartered Engineer)

Job description

Senior Health & Safety Project Specialist

London, Birmingham, or Bristol (Hybrid working)

Permanent

£53,000 to £63,000 per annum + benefits

Are you ready to shape the future of health and safety across some of the UK’s most exciting infrastructure and built environment projects? This is a unique opportunity to join a globally respected consultancy, working on high-impact developments in sectors such as energy, water, healthcare, commercial buildings, and sports venues. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking HSEQ team, delivering strategic and specialist health and safety advice across the full project lifecycle, from bid stage to delivery. With a flexible hybrid working model and a collaborative culture, this role offers both professional challenge and personal growth.

Responsibilities

• Acting as CDM Principal Designer and CDM Advisor across varied project types.
• Providing expert health, safety, and wellbeing guidance to internal teams and clients.
• Ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations and contributing to Building Safety Act readiness.
• Leading incident investigations and driving continuous improvement.
• Supporting competency development and delivering specialist training.
• Collaborating with contractors, supply chain partners, and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in construction and design, ideally with an engineering background.
• In-depth knowledge of CDM Regulations; familiarity with the Building Safety Act is a plus.
• A NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety or equivalent.
• Progress toward or achievement of chartered status (e.g. CMIOSH, CMaPS, Chartered Engineer).
• A proactive, adaptable mindset with the ability to assess risk across diverse environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.