Health & Safety Consultant

Description:

This is an exciting opportunity for a Health & Safety Consultant to join an established and professional team with the primary purpose of supporting and advising the project team. This will require a hands-on approach, excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with all stakeholders.

Duties & Responsibilities

Typical duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Carrying out health & safety audits at small to medium sized businesses using iAuditor/Safety Culture Software.Producing reports and action plans.Support pre-construction activities with clients.Producing policies, risk assessments, COSHH assessments, safe working practices.Helping Clients with SSIP Accreditations (CHAS, SMAS etc.).Developing close working relationships with Clients.Communicating at all levels from CEO to shop floor workers.Delivery of training and coaching.Advising on Wellbeing initiatives specifically aimed at the construction industry.Reviewing RAMS and CPPs.Administrating projects using iManage software.Conduct workshops and advise the client with regards to CDM.Preparing health and safety files.

Essential Qualifications

Experience and Qualifications Required:

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalentCSCS card

Skills & Experience

Prior experience of carrying out the Health & Safety Consultant role or a similar equivalent role with a reputable construction contractor, consultancy or developer is desired.Experience of working in a Health & Safety role across a range of sectors within the construction built environment is essential.Prior experience of operating in a principal design role is desired.Has the ability to be dynamic and solve problems.The ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders and effectively communicate and strategic recommendations.The ability to quickly use and learn new client reporting systems.Ability to review risk assessments in a working environment and advise on reasonably practicable control measures.Knowledge of RAMS.Good communicator with the ability to self-assess.Demonstrably strong report and document writing skills.Strong IT skills are essential.Strong planning and organisational skills are desired with demonstrable experience of successfully working on multiple contracts and/or client accounts concurrently.Full UK driving license is essential as regular travel to regional sites will be required.