Health and Safety Consultant

Your new company
Hays is working with a UK-based firm specialising in construction consultancy, project management, and dispute resolution. They specialise in guiding complex building projects from inception to completion while ensuring efficiency and compliance.

Your new role
This position supports the delivery of health and safety consultancy services across a broad range of sectors including education, retail, industrial, residential, and public sector projects. The successful candidate will work as part of the Safety & Compliance team, providing statutory compliance support, undertaking fire risk assessments, conducting site inspections, and delivering general H&S advisory services. A strong working knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 is required, particularly relating to client advisory duties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out site inspections, audits, and compliance reviews, issuing clear reports and recommendations.
• Undertake fire risk assessments across a range of building types in accordance with PAS 79 and relevant fire safety legislation.
• Prepare Pre-Construction Information packs and Health & Safety Files for construction projects.
• Support clients in achieving compliance with health and safety legislation, including the development of action plans and practical improvement measures.
• Provide competent and practical H&S advice to clients, contractors, and designers.
• Assist with internal projects, policy reviews, and development of compliance tools, templates, and standard documents.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and contribute to continual improvement within the team.
  
  

What you'll need to succeed

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a health and safety consultancy or client-side advisory role.
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (minimum requirement). NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (in progress) is desirable.
• IOSH membership.
• Qualified and competent in carrying out Fire Risk Assessments (IFE / IFSM / FPA training advantageous).
• Strong understanding of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 with demonstrable experience supporting compliance.
• A confident communicator able to engage clients, work autonomously, and manage multiple projects.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide
  
  

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a wide range of generous company benefits from pension plan, healthcare, professional development and more.

What you need to do now
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