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Health and Safety Advisor / Consultant

HeatherDaniel International Ltd
Posted a month ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Northampton, Northamptonshire NN1 1UB, England

Salary

£50,000 - £56,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Salary: Competitive (experience dependent)
  • Years of Experience Required: Minimum NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent NVQ, NEBOSH Construction Certificate or relevant construction experience, NEBOSH Fire, Fire Manager Advanced Certificate, Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH as a minimum), Consultancy experience
  • Location: Home based, anywhere between Warwickshire and Milton Keynes
  • Responsibilities: Providing health and safety advice and support to clients, conducting audits and inspections, assisting in the production of safety documents, advising on CDM regulations, reviewing designs and managing risk reduction, preparing reports, business development, client account management, general administration
  • Skills Required: Strong understanding of construction, proficient in developing and implementing H&S Management Systems, excellent communication skills, client-facing with good interpersonal skills, ability to work under pressure, strong IT skills

Our client, a long established and respected Safety Consultancy are looking to employ a Health and Safety Consultant, home based, anywhere between Warwickshire and Milton Keynes ideally with some experience with CDM. 

About the Role: An exciting opportunity has emerged for a skilled individual to join our clients team as a Senior Health and Safety Consultant. Reporting directly to the Associate Director – Head of Health and Safety, this pivotal role entails providing accurate, relevant, and pragmatic health and safety guidance to our diverse clientele spanning various sectors, including education, healthcare, construction, retail, and aviation.

Salary and Package: Competitive Salary (experience dependent) + Car Allowance (negotiable) + 28 Days Annual Leave (3 required for Christmas) + Simply Health + Death in Service + Pension

About You: This role is ideal for a professional eager to contribute to an established consultancy with a broad spectrum of clients across different sectors. Suited for individuals aspiring to advance their careers within a dynamic environment, our preferred candidate will bring the following skills and experience:

  • Minimum NEBOSH Diploma (preferred) or equivalent NVQ
  • NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or relevant construction experience)
  • NEBOSH Fire, Fire Manager Advanced Certificate (membership of IFE preferred)
  • Experience in conducting fire risk assessments and fire strategy (preferred)
  • Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH as a minimum) (Chartered preferred)
  • Training Qualification (Desirable) with experience delivering IOSH MS and WS
  • Consultancy experience is a must
  • Strong understanding of construction and built environment (FM/estates) essential
  • Proficient in developing and implementing H&S Management Systems
  • SHE Audit experience
  • Good knowledge of CDM Regulations and experience in undertaking roles such as Principal Designer/PD Advisor/CDMA
  • Experience in workplace audits and inspections of construction sites (desirable)
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to contribute effectively to client meetings
  • Client-facing with good interpersonal skills and a client-focused approach
  • Proficient in writing professional reports with a good standard of English and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite products
  • Ability to work under pressure, manage time effectively, and maintain own diary (essential)
  • Business Development Experience
  • Strong IT Skills
  • Holder of a driving license willing to travel across the UK

Key Responsibilities:

  • Providing competent health and safety advice and support to clients in Estates/FM/Retail/Education/Health construction industry clients
  • Conducting health and safety auditing services and construction site inspections
  • Assisting in the production of Health and Safety Documents for clients, undertaking risk assessments, and reviewing safety documentation on behalf of clients
  • Assisting clients with accident/incident investigations as necessary
  • Advising clients on their duties under the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015 (CDM)
  • Reviewing designs, contributing to design team discussions, and recording significant hazards
  • Advising design/client teams and managing risk reduction in designs
  • Preparing high-quality professional reports
  • Business development
  • Client Account Management
  • General administration

We're seeking a dedicated individual ready to make a substantial impact within our team and contribute to the safety and well-being of our clients. If you meet the criteria and are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

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