Executive Health and Safety Consultant

About this opportunity

We are seeking an Executive level Health and Safety professional to join our Midlands team, advising a client on health & safety issues relating to a large construction project, from project initiation to completion.

You will be based full time (Monday to Friday) at our clients

Lincoln based site, once the project is completed, you will work a hybrid pattern and be based from our central

Nottingham office.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting business unit directors in delivering business objectives;
• Monitoring and working with the principal contractor appointed to complete the project;
• Attending regular meetings with the principal contractor;
• Providing support and assistance to the principal contractor and contractors on site;
• Positively engaging with our client and developing, growing and maintaining our relationship;
• Delivering a high quality service which ensures that services meet our client’s requirement;
• Managing the client’s health safety obligations on the project 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;
• Cooperating with others involved with the project;
• Facilitating good communication between the client, designers and contractors;
• Liaising with the principal contractor regarding ongoing design work;
• Producing and presenting regular reports to our main client – this will involve prompt flash reports of major issues as well as comprehensive weekly and monthly reports detailing all aspects of health and safety management on site;
• Mentoring and coaching employees so that they realise their full potential;
• Preparing bids for services;
• Advising directors promptly of any issues that have arisen, or will arise, on projects; in particular those that might impact on Gleeds professional indemnity (PI) insurance;

As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career
• 25 days holiday plus option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme
• A contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working arrangements

Who we’re looking for

The role will be permanently based on a large construction project (Lincoln) and the successful candidate must be someone who can work independently. The role will require both high-level monitoring of a principal contractor and the candidate must be able to act on behalf of the client whilst maintaining a collaborative and positive relationship with the contractor.

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• Sound construction related health and safety management experience post Tech IOSH qualification;
• Experience of delivering services on a live construction site;
• Cohesive knowledge of construction methods and materials;
• Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience of construction related health and safety management;
• Thorough understanding of health and safety legislation relating to construction;
• Excellent communication skills – both oral and written;
• Methodical way of thinking and approach to work;
• Good problem solving, negotiating skills, financial and numeracy management skills;
• Ability to prepare first class bids for services;
• Competent ICT skills, with a high level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Ability to work as part of a team and lead teams.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years site experience carrying out a Health and Safety role
• NEBOSH Construction and General Certificates/Tech IOSH minimum (will be considered with right amount of experience and other qualifications)
• NEBOSH Diploma/CMIOSH preferred
• Ability to pass mandatory security clearance

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.

Gleeds is committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We uphold the principles of Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) and embrace the diversity of our teams. As an equal opportunities employer, we provide support, flexibility and accessibility for all. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact our Talent Team at [email protected]

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