Senior Health & Safety Project Specialist

Shirley Parsons; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected consultancy in health and safety seeks a Senior Health & Safety Project Specialist based in the UK. The role involves providing expert guidance, ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations, and leading incident investigations in a dynamic and collaborative team. Candidates should possess strong experience in construction and ideally hold a NEBOSH National Certificate. This position offers a salary of £53,000 to £63,000 per annum plus benefits and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Professional development opportunities

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.

Responsibilities

• Act as CDM Principal Designer and CDM Advisor across varied project types.
• Lead incident investigations and drive continuous improvement.
• Support competency development and deliver specialist training.

Skills

Expert health, safety, and wellbeing guidance

Communication and stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

Adaptability

Education

NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety

Progress toward or achievement of chartered status (e.g., CMIOSH, CMaPS)

Job description

Senior Health & Safety Project Specialist
London, Birmingham, or Bristol (Hybrid working)
Permanent

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

Job Overview

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

• Act as CDM Principal Designer and CDM Advisor across varied project types.
• Provide expert health, safety, and wellbeing guidance to internal teams and clients.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and contribute to Building Safety Act readiness.
• Lead incident investigations and drive continuous improvement.
• Support competency development and deliver specialist training.
• Collaborate 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.

Vacancy Owner: Ethan Baddeley | [e-mail] | ([phone]