Construction Health & Safety Consultant

• Performing to a high standard, all duties expected of a competent health and safety professional, ensuring that best practice is employed at all times
• Administering project work in line with T&A policies, practices and procedures
• Representing T&A in the marketplace and participating as required in business development activities
• At all times acting on behalf of T&A in a polite and professional manner and ensuring that company values are maintained and promoted
• Ensuring adequate and timely communication channels are in place to support effective service delivery
• Coordinating and preparing information to support the client, seeking and listening to the client’s requirements and acting on them accordingly
• Providing robust, pragmatic health and safety guidance to client’s and design teams on the most effective approach to achieve project deliverables
• Ensuring others meet their obligations/responsibilities under their appointments and appropriate health and safety legislation
• 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
• Representing T&A in a professionally competent and positive manner, ensuring service quality and integrity is maintained to the highest possible standards
• Reporting to the Client and other stakeholders in line with the Client’s requirements and in line with company standards
• 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
• Communicating clearly, concisely and coherently with the client and other consultants regarding information required for the purpose of performing our services
• 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

• 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
• Hold relevant qualifications / professional membership for the role
• Able to demonstrate fire risk and asbestos risk management awareness
• 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
• Able to demonstrate their involvement with several client’s and that you have been able to establish good working relationships with them
• Able to demonstrate suitable and sufficient understanding and knowledge of design principles
• Must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle as travel to remote sites is required

APS membership would be highly desirable