Role: Senior Construction Health & Safety Consultant
Location: Birmingham office / Hybrid
Salary: £negotiable
Duration: Permanent
My clients' Construction Health and Safety Team is an expanding group of technically skilled specialists within the company. They specialise in the provision of the fullest range health and safety advice for the construction sector. They work across a range of businesses and in sectors as diverse as commercial, healthcare, science, industry, energy, and education.
The role is to run the Birmingham H&S team, supporting and assisting in the provision of CDM and construction health and safety services to clients. You will be required to independently offer H&S/CDM services and be confident dealing with various stakeholders to deliver projects and help ensure compliance with the duties of the CDM regulations 2015.
You will be a key member of this close-knit team. Your knowledge and skills will contribute to the growth and success of this developing and growing team as we work together to deliver robust solutions to meet our clients' health and safety objectives, aims and aspirations.
This role is perfect for a Construction Health and Safety Professional who is competent to work independently on small to large sized projects, typically throughout the Midlands. However, projects can be in any location in the UK, so a willingness to travel and flexibility is essential.
Responsibilities:
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You will work primarily on CDM commissions
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A Consultant would be expected to be aware of repeat and new business opportunities and to escalate these to senior management
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Awareness of the value of, and starting to grow, a network of contacts is also important
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High technical and commercial standards must be established and maintained as quality of work and 'added value' for our clients are priorities
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Communication skills (verbal and written) requirements:
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Written communication involves Reports, Pre-Construction Information and Health & Safety Files
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Verbal communication involves attendance at meetings and client facing discussions
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Presentation skills for bid pitch and training provision
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Computer literate
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Under supervision the role includes the ability to contribute to and develop bid submissions and fee proposals
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Being aware of new work opportunities and potential new clients, as well as maintenance of existing clients
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You will need to work closely with all members of the firm who could be either clients or collaborators
Qualifications:
- Ability to work on multiple projects
- An understanding and experience of the design and construction process and the principles of risk reduction
- In depth knowledge of the CDM regulations and associated legislation
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate or similar technical or professional qualification
- Associate Member of the Association for Project Safety and/or technical membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
- A current record of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Good knowledge of the BSA changes affecting the industry
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
What's in it for you?
Their people are their business - their vision is to be ever progressive, expanding their expertise and nurturing their talent through Quality, Innovation & Growth, to achieve their strategic outcomes:
- Growth which fuels ideas and opportunity for all
- Purposeful and meaningful work
- Continual development and mentoring
- Empowerment, inclusivity and respect
- Happiness and enjoyment
- Openness, honesty and integrity
- Acting as one team
Your reward is focused on your total wellbeing, with a package to support all aspects of life. In addition to your salary, you can expect:
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A healthy holiday balance of 25 days, plus bank holidays & the ability to buy / sell to suit you
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3 days a year to give your time to others, volunteering for great causes
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An inclusive wellbeing offer:
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Financial - Life Assurance, Pension Scheme (3% Employee, 6% Employer), Income Protection, Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme, flexible choice of Critical Illness Insurance
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Physical - Free Private Medical Insurance, Doctor at Hand Private GP, Best Doctors, flexible choice of Dental Plan, Cycle to Work Scheme, GymFlex & Healthcare Cash Plan
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Mental - Mental Health First Aiders, Help@Hand by Unum
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Car allowance
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A flexible approach to hybrid working, to suit both you & your team
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Tailored career development - focused on professional, personal and/or educational
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