Senior Health & Safety Project Specialist

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

Job summary

A respected consultancy is seeking a Senior Health & Safety Project Specialist to provide strategic health and safety advice across exciting infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid model, leading compliance with CDM regulations and driving safety improvements. The ideal applicant will have prior experience in construction, hold relevant health and safety qualifications, and possess strong communication skills. This role entails significant professional challenges while contributing to impactful developments in the built environment.

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.
• Providing expert health, safety, and wellbeing guidance to internal teams and clients.
• Ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations and contributing to Building Safety Act readiness.

Skills

Strong experience in construction and design

In-depth knowledge of CDM Regulations

Excellent communication skills

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.