Senior CDM and Health & Safety Consultant

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Senior CDM and Health & Safety Consultant to join a forward-thinking Construction Consultancy based in Leeds. This is a senior role, offering the opportunity to lead health and safety strategies on large-scale, complex projects while working within a supportive and collaborative team. If you have a proven track record of managing health and safety across construction projects and are looking for the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Our client is a well-established Construction Consultancy, recognised for their innovative approach and high-quality delivery in the construction sector. With a focus on safety, quality, and client satisfaction, they are seeking to expand their CDM and health & safety division with a senior consultant who is passionate about driving safety standards to new heights.

To deliver CDM and Health & Safety services, you will take a leadership role in the development, implementation, and management of health and safety strategies across various construction projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading health and safety audits and risk assessments on large-scale construction sites.
• Developing and enforcing health and safety policies, procedures, and frameworks.
• Act as Principal Designer and supporting clientele to manage against CDM regulations
• Providing expert advice to clients and project teams to ensure safety compliance.
• Taking ownership of health and safety performance and improving processes across multiple projects.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients on health and safety matters, including reporting and advisory.
• Ensuring that health and safety best practices are adhered to and continuously improved upon.
• Leading accident investigations and providing solutions to mitigate future risks.
• Engaging with stakeholders to ensure full project alignment with legal, regulatory, and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate
• NEBOSH Diploma Level (or equivalent)
• At least 5 years of experience in a health and safety role within the construction industry, with a focus on senior or management-level responsibilities.
• Proven experience in managing health and safety on large or complex construction projects.
• Chartered status with IOSH (or working towards) is essential.
• Member of the APS
• A deep understanding of construction health and safety legislation and best practices.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and lead by example.
• Excellent organisational skills with a track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in developing and delivering training programs for teams.
• Ability to create a positive health and safety culture across a range of stakeholders.

As a Senior Health & Safety Consultant you will be rewarded with a market leading salary and benefits package in return for your hard work and dedication.

• Competitive Salary up to £65,000 (dependent on experience)
• Car allowance
• Performance-based bonus structure.
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Pension
• Healthcare
• Life insurance
• Flexible hybrid working
• Regular social and networking events
• Clear career progression within an internationally recognised consultancy

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