Health & Safety Consultant
Location: Northampton (with flexibility to attend Birmingham office from next year - hybrid working)
Working on behalf of: Leading Construction Consultancy
Salary: Competitive + benefits + development support
About This Opportunity:
We are working on behalf of a leading, forward-thinking construction consultancy to appoint a Health & Safety Consultant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to gain hands-on experience and training across a wide range of exciting projects - including new builds, renovations, and maintenance works - from inception to completion.
You'll support senior consultants and work directly with clients across multiple sectors. From helping advise on duties under CDM regulations to preparing health and safety files, this is a role where you'll learn, contribute, and grow.
Key Responsibilities:
Supporting senior Health & Safety Consultants with:
- Advising clients on their responsibilities under CDM 2015 and relevant H&S legislation.
- Coordinating health and safety aspects of design work.
- Notifying project details to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
- Collecting, reviewing, and distributing pre-construction information.
- Assisting with preparation and updates to the Health & Safety File.
- Facilitating communication between clients, designers, and contractors.
- Reviewing construction phase plans and contractor compliance.
- Liaising with Principal Contractors and design teams.
- Supporting the selection of competent designers and contractors.
What You'll Bring:
- A relevant degree (IOSH accredited preferred) - e.g., Construction, Health & Safety, Design or Engineering.
- Keen interest in construction health and safety and the CDM 2015 regulations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Organised, methodical and eager to learn.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
What's on Offer:
- A collaborative, inclusive working culture with ongoing mentorship and support.
- Opportunities to develop and grow within a global consultancy.
- Hybrid working with office location in Northampton, and flexibility to attend the Birmingham office from next year.
- Competitive salary and contributory pension scheme.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Global Travel Scholarship Programme.
If you're passionate about health and safety in the built environment and looking for the right platform to launch or further develop your career, this is a brilliant opportunity to join a respected consultancy with a clear development pathway.
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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