Health & Safety Consultant / Principal Designer
Discipline: Construction Health & Safety
Location: London (Hybrid Working)
About the Opportunity
We are representing a leading construction consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering high‑quality services across the built environment. Due to continued growth and an expanding portfolio, an opportunity has arisen for a Health & Safety Consultant to join their London team.
This role sits within a well‑established group of consultants who provide robust health and safety advice across both public and private sectors-from SMEs to major blue‑chip organisations.
Role Responsibilities
Act as Principal Designer or Principal Designer Advisor on small to large‑scale projects
Conduct general and topic‑specific health and safety audits
Advise clients on project team capability, management arrangements and procedures
Deliver health and safety guidance, advice and training across the client base
Assist with PQQ and tender documentation
Experience
Proven client‑side experience within the construction or property industry
Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations, including experience in roles such as CDM Coordinator
Experience across multiple sectors and exposure to complex, large‑scale projects
Strong IT, communication and interpersonal skills
Client‑focused collaborator who supports colleagues and shares knowledge
Team‑oriented, proactive and eager to learn
Committed to delivering excellent service and achieving strong commercial outcomes
Candidate Profile
CertOSH and working towards (or willing to work towards) Chartered IOSH (CMIOSH)
Level 6 Health & Safety qualification desirable (Level 3 acceptable if chartered in a design discipline)
Why Join
Hybrid and flexible working
A supportive team environment
Opportunities to work on ambitious, high‑profile projects
Tailored training and continuous professional development
Mentoring and reverse‑mentoring programmes
Policies designed around wellbeing and work-life balance
It is a place where you can advance both personally and professionally.
Employee Benefits
Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
Competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement, with the option to purchase additional days
Comprehensive wellbeing support, including gym membership schemes and cycle‑to‑work
Private healthcare insurance, dental coverage and eyecare vouchers
Continuous learning and development, including APC support and mentoring
Additional benefits such as season ticket loans and paid professional memberships
For more information on this exciting opportunity please contact Charmaine Mundy
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.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
