Consultant Health and Safety Practitioner - Belfast, United Kingdom - Hunter Savage
Description
PermanentFull-time
Belfast
46349
Job Position:
Consultant Health and Safety Practitioner (Principal Designer / CDM Advisor)
Job Type:
Permanent (full-time)
Hours: 36.25 hours per week - Monday to Friday
Location:
Confidential, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Salary:
Negotiable depending on experience and qualifications
Overview / Scope:
Our client, a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, is on the hunt for an experienced construction industry health and safety practitioner.
This role involves significant responsibilities, including serving as a Principal Designer / CDM advisor, primarily for projects in Northern Ireland and Great Britain, with potential involvement in projects in the Republic of Ireland.
Key Duties / Responsibilities:
- Management of health and safety roles across multiple projects in a bustling multidisciplinary environment.
- Offering professional support and guidance to multidisciplinary teams, clients, or contractors to ensure compliance with statutory health and safety requirements.
- Assisting in obtaining and reviewing relevant site records, conducting site appraisals, and identifying existing hazards and restrictions.
- Participation in design reviews, coordination of health and safety matters, and management of design risks during team meetings or workshops.
- Compilation and dissemination of preconstruction information and health and safety files, and review of construction phase plans, risk assessments, and method statements.
- Performing health and safety compliance inspections and reporting.
- Working closely with the internal health and safety team to share insights and collaborate on workplace and management system health and safety matters.
Essential Criteria:
- A minimum Level 3 professional health and safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health, or equivalent).
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in health and safety design and/or risk management within the construction industry.
- Uptodate knowledge of relevant legislation and standards.
- Proficiency in conducting construction health and safety site inspections and reviewing contractor documentation.
- Full Driving Licence and willingness to travel as needed.
Desired Criteria:
- CDM / Principal Designer qualifications.
- PSDP qualifications.
- Higher education qualification in a relevant field (HND/BSc/BEng or similar).
- Professional membership in relevant health and safety organizations (APS, IOSH, IIRSM, ICE H&S Register, etc.).
Skills / Requirements:
- Indepth understanding of the design and construction process.
- Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations and core health and safety legislation.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proactive, with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines on multiple projects.
- Selfmotivated, independent, and eager to tackle new challenges.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and digital communication tools.
- Excellent organizational and teamwork skills.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
Benefits:
- Healthshield Cash Plan Scheme.
- Company Pension Scheme participation.
- Support for continued professional development and career advancement.
- Professional membership fees covered (where applicable).
- Company social events and community activity participation.
This opportunity offers a chance to join a prestigious team and contribute significantly to a variety of projects, furthering your professional development within a supportive environment.
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