Principal Health and Safety Consultant

A Health and Safety Consultancy specialising in construction is seeking a Principal Health and Safety Consultant!

With over 30 years of experience, this Consultancy excels in fast-track retail refurbishments and construction-related projects, offering a flexible and dynamic service ensuring nationwide coverage.

Role Overview:

A Principal Health and Safety Consultant is sought to join the growing team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of the business, engaging in client-facing duties, internal training, system improvement, and strategic development. With a clear pathway for progression, this position is ideal for someone looking to progress their career in a leadership capacity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Consulting & Health and Safety Leadership:

• Provide expert health and safety advice to clients across various sectors, ensuring compliance with current regulations and industry standards.
• Conduct accident investigations and provide actionable reports for improvements in safety protocols.
• Deliver training sessions for clients, covering CDM (Construction Design and Management) and other health and safety courses.

• Work within a collaborative team environment, contributing to both project work and internal operations.
• Demonstrate high levels of self-management, discipline, and initiative.
• Act as a senior point of contact for internal queries and guide team members as needed.

• Understand the company’s systems and processes for all client projects, ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery.
• Offer suggestions for process improvements based on experience and insight from past roles.
• Contribute to the evolution of company methodologies, particularly regarding efficiency and client satisfaction.

• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and trust.
• Advise on potential new avenues of work and assist in identifying business opportunities.
• Contribute to the preparation of fee proposals and project bids, aligning services with client needs.

• Support the internal team with technical queries, scheduling, diary management, and allocating work within the team to ensure optimal resource utilisation and assist with the smooth operation of the company, collaborating with senior staff to ensure business goals are met.

Qualifications:

• NEBOSH Diploma or NEBOSH Construction Certificate
• CMIOSH or working towards Chartership
• Full driving licence

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in a health and safety consultant role, with a strong understanding of health and safety legislation, CDM Regulations, and Principal Designer duties.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage with clients at all levels.
• Strong team player, with the ability to work autonomously and manage your workload effectively.
• Experience in delivering training and leading safety seminars is desirable.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, with a willingness to suggest and implement improvements.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with a disciplined approach to work.

Personal Attributes:

• Motivated, driven, and passionate about health and safety.
• Looking for long-term career progression and committed to contributing to the company’s success.
• Assertive with excellent communication skills and able to maintain a positive attitude taking initiative when necessary.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package including a salary up to £60k pa, hybrid vehicle, private healthcare.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the company.
• A role that combines client interaction, system improvement, and internal leadership responsibilities.

If you are a proactive and experienced Health and Safety Consultant with a strong desire to grow in a senior role, we would love to hear from you.