Our client is a major design, engineering and project management consultancy who has been rapidly growing within various sectors. They currently have a new opportunity for a Health & Safety Consultant to join them. Based in either their Edinburgh, Glasgow or Aberdeen Offices you will cover a range of sectors including but not limited to: property, industrial and education. The role is primarily based on the delivery of CDM Services, although experience of delivering additional associated Health & Safety Services could be an advantage. You will be responsible for delivering a number of roles, which they have established following the introduction of CDM 2015, in all technical and contractual aspects of professional practice. Other responsibilities include:
* Providing Health & Safety Services on both independent commissions and also to complement their wider project delivery services.
* Production of pre-construction information, files and other associated CDM documents
* Ensuring Designer compliance.
* Reviewing contractors’ documentation.
* Interfacing with clients and design teams on project basis.
* Advise clients on procurement options and consultant appointment issues.
* Pro-active in business development of the Services within the Region Keep updated with current legal developments in respect of construction and associated law.
Requirements
* They require a consultant with suitable and relevant experience, ideally from a design or construction background. Technical.
* Professional Qualification in Design or Construction.
* NEBOSH qualified (minimum Construction Certificate).
* Preferable Member of APS / IOSH.
* Experience in a similar role.
* Good IT skills and working knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook.
* Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the component parts of CDM2015 and other Health & Safety issues.
* Working knowledge of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
* H+S Training capability may be an advantage.
The Person:
* Strong Communication skills - experience of communicating with people at differing levels effectively through oral and written communication.
* Client facing skills - experience of working with clients at a strategic/operational level and managing the relationships effectively.
* Strong Planning and Organising skills - able to prioritise workload and deadlines and manage change effectively.
* Effective problem resolution skills - solution orientated with the ability to manage problems and complaints assertively.
* Teamwork skills - ability to work with others to achieve team and personal targets or objectives.