Contract Construction Health and Safety Consultant

Contract Construction Health and Safety Consultant required to join a nationwide Health and Safety only Consultancy firm. To be responsible for advising Principal Contractors as a client-side Health and Safety Lead on issues relating to multiple projects across Berkshire.

12-month contract for 2 days per week. Paying c£350-£400 per day.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Monitoring and working with the principal contractor.

Providing support and assistance to the principal contractor and contractors on site.

Positively engaging with clients.

Managing the client's health safety obligations on projects to deliver a high quality service.

Advising and assisting the client with their duties under the CDM regulations and other construction related health and safety standards, regulations and legislations.

Assisting with the coordination of health and safety aspects of design work.

Facilitating good communication between the client, designers and contractors.

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.

Mentoring and coaching employees so that they realise their full potential.

Advising directors promptly of any issues that have arisen, or will arise, on projects.

Sound construction related health and safety management experience.

Experience of delivering services on a live construction site.

Cohesive knowledge of construction methods and materials.

Thorough understanding of health and safety legislation relating to construction.

Good problem solving, negotiating skills, financial and numeracy management skills.

Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

GradIOSH or ideally CMIOSH status NEBOSH qualifications or equivalent.