Senior Health & Safety Project Specialist

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

Job summary

A global consultancy is looking for a Senior Health & Safety Project Specialist to shape health and safety practices in the UK. This role involves acting as CDM Principal Designer, providing health and safety guidance, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in construction, a NEBOSH certificate, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a hybrid working model, promoting professional growth while working on significant infrastructure projects.

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.
• Proactive, adaptable mindset with the ability to assess risk.

Responsibilities

• Acting as CDM Principal Designer and CDM Advisor.
• Providing expert health, safety, and wellbeing guidance.
• 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 and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Health and safety guidance

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Education

NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety

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.