Construction Health & Safety Consultant (Glasgow or Edinburgh)

Thomas & Adamson International Ltd (part of the Egis Group) are an award‑winning UK based consultancy firm specialising in project management, cost management, building surveying and safety services in the Buildings space. Over the last 90 years, T&A have been supporting and leading organisations through the challenges of procuring, delivering and operating their built assets across the UK, the USA and Middle East.

The personalised nature of our expertise and advice gives our clients what they really want - greater confidence, more time and increased return on investment. Our parent company Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm.

We are now seeking an experienced Construction Health & Safety professional to join our team in Glasgow or Edinburgh. Being self‑motivated, client focused and able to work independently is vital to this role. You will have a proven track record with a creative and consistent approach to delivering excellence.

This is a superb opportunity to join a proactive, collaborative and dynamic practice, with an enviable client list across a range of sectors, where you will have the opportunity of working on behalf of a range of clients including commercial developers, investors, funds and occupiers throughout the UK.

Performing to a high standard, all duties expected of a competent health and safety professional, ensuring that best practice is employed at all times. Administering project work in line with T&A policies, practices and procedures. Representing T&A in the marketplace and participating as required in business development activities. Acting on behalf of T&A in a polite and professional manner and ensuring that company values are maintained and promoted. Ensuring adequate and timely communication channels are in place to support effective service delivery. Coordinating and preparing information to support the client, seeking and listening to the client’s requirements and acting on them accordingly. Providing robust, pragmatic health and safety guidance to clients and design teams on the most effective approach to achieve project deliverables. Ensuring others meet their obligations/responsibilities under their appointments and appropriate health and safety legislation. Overseeing / reviewing / approving the work of junior members of staff in a positive and constructive manner, as may be required for the delivery of project appointments. Representing T&A in a professionally competent and positive manner, ensuring service quality and integrity is maintained to the highest possible standards. Reporting to the Client and other stakeholders in line with the Client’s requirements and in line with company standards.

• Prioritise and co‑ordinate tasks efficiently, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail.
• Be pro‑active and able to work both autonomously and as part of a wider team.
• Confident and assertive where required.
• Be a team player and able to communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and other consultants.
• Adopt a flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Be a good role model for other members of the team.
• Understand the importance of discretion and confidentiality.
• Must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle as travel to remote sites is required.

• Able to demonstrate relevant experience in a consultancy environment undertaking the role of Principal Designer, Client Adviser, Adviser to Principal Designer and general Health & Safety adviser as required by the client appointment.
• Hold relevant qualifications / professional membership for the role. APS membership would be highly desirable.
• Able to demonstrate fire risk and asbestos risk management awareness.
• Able to demonstrate awareness of current legislation relating to health & safety and capable of undertaking health and safety audits.
• Expected to demonstrate a range of strong core health and safety skills reflected in successful project delivery across a variety of industry sectors.
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of traditional and modern procurement routes and construction contract suites.
• Expected to have a good understanding of modern construction methods.
• Able to demonstrate their involvement with several clients and establishing good working relationships with them.
• Able to demonstrate suitable and sufficient understanding and knowledge of design principles.