The Construction Health and Safety Team is an expanding group of technically skilled specialists at Ridge and we’re seeking a highly skilled Senior Health and Safety Consultant and Trainer to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a passion for design and training, who is looking to make a significant impact on our projects and training programs. As a Senior Health and Safety Consultant and Trainer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering principal design work in compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations. Your expertise will help ensure that our projects are safe, efficient, and effective. Additionally, you will be responsible for developing and delivering high-quality training programs to enhance the knowledge and skills of our teams and clients. Your knowledge and skills will contribute to the growth and success of this developing and growing team as we work together to deliver robust solutions to meet our clients’ health and safety aims, objectives and aspirations. Role and Responsibilities Lead and deliver principal design work in accordance with CDM regulations Provide expert consultancy on health and safety matters within the construction sector Develop and deliver training programs, workshops, and seminars on CDM, health and safety, and design principles Collaborate with project teams to ensure adherence to safety standards and best practices. Assess and evaluate training needs, customising programs to meet specific client requirements Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations, standards, and trends related to CDM and safety. Working independently on smaller projects or as part of a team on larger projects to deliver the Principal Designer duties and CDM advisor role. Independently undertake site inspections and monitoring visits to determine health & safety compliance. Independently attend project, design, and other meetings, escalating issues as required by the project plan. Aware of repeat and new business opportunities and to escalate these to senior management High technical and commercial standards must be established and maintained as quality of work and ‘added value’ for our clients are priorities. Under supervision the role includes the ability to contribute to and develop bid submissions and fee proposals Being aware of new work opportunities and potential new clients, as well as maintenance of existing clients Experience and Skills Required Proven experience in CDM consultancy, with a strong understanding of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations Level 3 Training Qualification (or equivalent) Knowledge of the CDM regulations and associated legislation NEBOSH Construction Certificate or similar technical or professional qualification Experience delivering Association for Project Safety (APS) training Technical membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) An additional health and safety qualification such as NEBOSH Diploma would be an advantage Experience working as a consultant is preferred to experience working contractor side. Strong communication and interpersonal skills