At a Glance
- Tasks: Support live construction projects with practical Health & Safety guidance and site inspections.
- Company: Specialist engineering and construction contractor in Leeds.
- Benefits: £350 per day, outside IR35, with potential for contract extensions.
- Other info: Immediate start available with excellent support from an experienced project team.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and ensure safety on exciting engineering projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in Health & Safety within construction and strong communication skills.
Search² is supporting a specialist engineering and construction contractor in the appointment of a Health & Safety Consultant to support the safe delivery of multiple live construction projects in Leeds. Working as part of an experienced project team, you'll provide practical Health & Safety support across active construction works, helping ensure projects are delivered safely, compliantly and in accordance with Principal Contractor responsibilities.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety professional looking for an immediate contract, with the potential for further project work beyond the initial 10-12 week assignment.
Why This Opportunity?
- This is a site-based role supporting the delivery of technically interesting engineering and construction projects within a live operational environment.
- You'll work alongside an experienced Health & Safety Manager and wider project team, allowing you to focus on maintaining high standards on site, engaging with contractors and providing practical Health & Safety support throughout the construction programme.
- With further projects already planned, there is a strong possibility of additional contract work for the successful consultant.
What You Will Be Doing
- Supporting the Principal Contractor in fulfilling duties under the CDM Regulations.
- Providing day-to-day Health & Safety support across multiple live construction projects.
- Carrying out site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
- Engaging positively with contractors and project teams to promote safe working practices.
- Monitoring contractor performance and supporting compliance with project standards.
- Assisting with Health & Safety documentation and site communications.
- Supporting incident investigations and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
- Providing practical advice to project teams throughout the construction phase.
- Helping maintain a positive Health & Safety culture across site activities.
What You Will Need
- Previous experience operating as a Health & Safety Consultant, Health & Safety Manager or Senior Health & Safety Advisor within construction or engineering.
- Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and Principal Contractor responsibilities.
- Experience supporting live construction projects.
- Confidence carrying out site inspections, audits and contractor engagement.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A practical, pragmatic approach to Health & Safety.
- Availability to start at short notice.
- Experience supporting industrial, engineering or complex construction environments would be advantageous.
Package
- £350 per day.
- Outside IR35.
- Initial 10-12 week contract.
- Immediate start available.
- Monday-Friday site-based role.
- Potential for additional contract opportunities.
- Support from an experienced project delivery team and Head Office.
If you're an experienced Health & Safety Consultant available at short notice and looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd welcome a confidential discussion.
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