Senior Project Health And Safety Consultant

Senior Project Health and Safety Consultant required to be responsible for advising client side construction, health & safety obligations, ensuring standards and compliance are attained at all times.
The role will initially be based on a single project site during the construction of a logistics new-build project in Stockton-on-Tees, for c12 months.
The position is with a well known, multi-national, multi-disciplined professional services consultancy. After the initial project, the role will move into providing support to several projects across the region or an upcoming local single site role.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Monitoring and working with the principal contractor.
2. Providing support and assistance to the principal contractor and contractors on site.
3. Positively engaging with clients.
4. Managing the client's health safety obligations on projects to deliver a high quality service.
5. Advising and assisting the client with their duties under the CDM regulations and other construction related health and safety standards, regulations and legislations.
6. Assisting with the coordination of health and safety aspects of design work.
7. Facilitating good communication between the client, designers and contractors.
8. Producing and presenting regular reports - this will involve prompt reports of major issues, weekly and monthly reports detailing all aspects of health and safety management.
9. Mentoring and coaching employees so that they realise their full potential.
10. Advising directors promptly of any issues that have arisen, or will arise, on projects.

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

1. Sound construction related health and safety management experience.
2. Experience of delivering services on a live construction site.
3. Cohesive knowledge of construction methods and materials.
4. Thorough understanding of health and safety in construction and the CDM regulations.
5. Good problem solving, negotiating skills, financial and numeracy management skills.
6. Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

Qualifications

CertIOSH status ideally with NEBOSH or equivalent qualifications.
The company offers further safety training and qualifications, a full pack of benefits including a 4k car allowance, pension, health and other benefits.