Senior/Principal Health and Safety Consultant

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK is seeking a senior or principal health and safety consultant to join their esteemed team. The role includes significant involvement in major projects across various sectors, providing expert advice and guidance. The ideal candidate will have extensive construction knowledge, relevant qualifications, and a proactive approach to health and safety practices.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Agile working

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Stakeholder pension

Qualifications

• Significant experience in construction and health and safety consulting.
• Working towards higher qualifications such as NEBOSH Diploma.
• Ability to manage projects and budgets effectively.

Responsibilities

• Work individually or with a team on various projects in sectors like healthcare and education.
• Provide guidance and support to junior consultants.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Autonomy

Construction experience

Fire safety knowledge

Knowledge of construction techniques

Asbestos management

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

GradIOSH

IMaPS

NEBOSH Diploma

NCRQ Diploma

NVQ L5 in Design/Construction

Job description

Job Description

Your new company
Hays is working with a leading independent UK multidisciplinary consultancy that works in the property, infrastructure and construction industry. They have over 150 years of experience supporting and delivering on small to large-scale projects with values from £250,000 - £1bn.

Your new role
You will be a senior or principal health and safety consultant working individually or alongside a consultant/associate director on projects within the commercial, healthcare, education, and defence sectors, amongst others. You will be part of one of the largest health and safety teams and play a key part in delivering on major projects as well as helping to develop consultants.

What you'll need to succeed

• Be able to work autonomously
• Have significant construction experience and sound knowledge of construction design, building control requirements, construction techniques and materials, fire safety in construction, temporary works, asbestos, demolition, scaffolding, working at height and lifting
• Have achieved a NEBOSH Construction Certificate, GradIOSH and/or IMaPS
• Be working towards or achieved: NEBOSH Diploma, NCRQ Diploma, NCRQ Diploma, NVQ L5. Design / Construction Degree

It is desirable if you have:

• Achieved NEBOSH Diploma, NCRQ Diploma, NCRQ Diploma, NVQ L5. Design / Construction Degree Good business acumen, knowledge of managing budgets, and business development.
• Experience within a range of sectors
• Experience of supporting junior colleagues

What you'll get in return
You will receive a wide range of benefits, ranging from career development opportunities such as qualification investment and clear progression paths, to agile working, 26 days annual leave (plus bank holiday and the option to buy 5 more), private healthcare, life assurance, stakeholder pension and many more.

What you need to do now
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