Construction Health & Safety Consultant (Glasgow or Edinburgh)

Description

• Identifying risks and issues with ongoing activities and assist with positively identifying mitigation measures in a way that both protects the interests of the client, T&A and any other relevant stakeholders and assisting in appropriately recording any discussions and remedial actions taken.
• Providing robust, pragmatic health and safety guidance to client’s and design teams on the most effective approach to achieve project deliverables.
• To prioritise and co-ordinate tasks efficiently, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Ensuring adequate and timely communication channels are in place to support effective service delivery.
• Overseeing / reviewing / approving the work of junior members of staff in a positive and constructive manner, as may be required for the delivery of project appointments.
• Coordinating and preparing information to support the client, seeking and listening to the client’s requirements and acting on them accordingly.
• Representing T&A in the marketplace and participating as required in business development activities.
• Reporting to the Client and other stakeholders in line with the Client’s requirements and in line with company standards.
• Representing T&A in a professionally competent and positive manner, ensuring service quality and integrity is maintained to the highest possible standards.
• Administering project work in line with T&A policies, practices and procedures.
• At all times acting on behalf of T&A in a polite and professional manner and ensuring that company values are maintained and promoted.
• Performing to a high standard, all duties expected of a competent health and safety professional, ensuring that best practice is employed at all times.
• Ensuring others meet their obligations/responsibilities under their appointments and appropriate health and safety legislation.
• Communicating clearly, concisely and coherently with the client and other consultants regarding information required for the purpose of performing our services.
• Representing T&A at project meetings with client’s, designers and contractors to provide advice on all aspects of project assignments and following up on actions assigned to T&A at all such meetings.

Requirements

• Able to demonstrate suitable and sufficient understanding and knowledge of design principles.
• Hold relevant qualifications / professional membership for the role. APS membership would be highly desirable.
• Able to demonstrate fire risk and asbestos risk management awareness.
• Able to demonstrate their involvement with several client’s and that you have been able to establish good working relationships with them.
• Must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle as travel to remote sites is required.
• Able to demonstrate awareness of current legislation relating to health & safety and capable of undertaking health and safety audits.
• Expected to demonstrate a range of strong core health and safety skills reflected in successful project delivery across a variety of industry sectors.
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of traditional and modern procurement routes and construction contract suites.
• Expected to have a good understanding of modern construction methods.
• To be a team player and able to communicate effectively with colleagues, Client’s and other consultants.
• To understand the importance of discretion and confidentiality.
• To be pro-active and able to work both autonomously and as part of a wider team.
• To demonstrate excellent attention to detail.
• Able to demonstrate relevant experience in a consultancy environment undertaking the role of Principal Designer, Client Adviser, Adviser to Principal Designer and general Health & Safety adviser as required by the client appointment.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance