Trainee Health And Safety Advisor

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency is seeking a Trainee Health & Safety Advisor in Bristol. The successful candidate will engage in managing health and safety across various sectors including healthcare and education. Applicants should have a NEBOSH Construction Certificate and strong communication skills to effectively advise clients and lead multidisciplinary teams. This position encourages ex-military personnel, promoting a diverse application process. Competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £40,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• Strong background in health and safety related to design or construction.
• Experience delivering CDM Principal Designer duties.
• Ability to influence clients, designers, and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Principal Designer on a range of projects.
• Lead the coordination of design risk management.
• Provide competent advice on CDM Regulations.
• Prepare and manage the health and safety file.
• Chair design risk review meetings.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Coordination skills

Commitment to safety standards

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent

Job description

LB427Trainee Health & Safety advisor

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 DOE

Location: Bristol

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Trainee Health & Safety Consultant on behalf of one of our clients.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in design or construction-related health and safety, experience delivering CDM Principal Designer duties, and the ability to influence clients, designers, and contractors.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as the Principal Designer as defined under CDM 2015 on a range of projects across sectors such as healthcare, education, commercial, residential and infrastructure.
• Lead the coordination of design risk management across multidisciplinary teams to eliminate, reduce, or control foreseeable risks.
• Engage early with clients and design teams to influence project planning and promote best practice health and safety from concept through to completion.
• Provide competent advice to clients on their duties under CDM Regulations and other relevant health and safety legislation.
• Review and collate pre‑construction information and identify gaps or areas requiring action.
• Prepare and manage the health and safety file, ensuring completeness and usability.
• Chair and participate in design risk review meetings and workshops.
• Mentor and support CDM and H&S professionals across the team.
• Contribute to business development, bid writing and client relationship management.
• Undertake site inspections and monitoring visits to determine CDM compliance.

Skills and Qualifications

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or higher) or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to lead meetings and engage confidently with clients, designers, and contractors.
• Commitment to upholding safety standards and continuing professional development