Health & Safety Consultant (Contract) Leeds £350 per day Outside IR35 10-12 Week Contract, possible extension Search² is supporting a specialist engineering and construction contractor in the appointment of a Health & Safety Consultant to support the safe delivery of multiple live construction projects in Leeds.
Working as part of an experienced project team, you’ll provide practical Health & Safety support across active construction works, helping ensure projects are delivered safely, compliantly and in accordance with Principal Contractor responsibilities.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety professional looking for an immediate contract, with the potential for further project work beyond the initial 10-12 week assignment.
Why This Opportunity? This is a site-based role supporting the delivery of technically interesting engineering and construction projects within a live operational environment.
You’ll work alongside an experienced Health & Safety Manager and wider project team, allowing you to focus on maintaining high standards on site, engaging with contractors and providing practical Health & Safety support throughout the construction programme.
With further projects already planned, there is a strong possibility of additional contract work for the successful consultant.
What You Will Be Doing
- Supporting the Principal Contractor in fulfilling duties under the CDM Regulations
- Providing day-to-day Health & Safety support across multiple live construction projects
- Carrying out site inspections, audits and compliance reviews
- Engaging positively with contractors and project teams to promote safe working practices
- Monitoring contractor performance and supporting compliance with project standards
- Assisting with Health & Safety documentation and site communications
- Supporting incident investigations and ensuring corrective actions are implemented
- Providing practical advice to project teams throughout the construction phase
- Helping maintain a positive Health & Safety culture across site activities
What You Will Need
- Previous experience operating as a Health & Safety Consultant, Health & Safety Manager or Senior Health & Safety Advisor within construction or engineering
- Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and Principal Contractor responsibilities
- Experience supporting live construction projects
- Confidence carrying out site inspections, audits and contractor engagement
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- A practical, pragmatic approach to Health & Safety
- Availability to start at short notice
Experience supporting industrial, engineering or complex construction environments would be advantageous.
Package
- £350 per day
- Outside IR35
- Initial 10-12 week contract
- Immediate start available
- Monday-Friday site-based role
- Potential for additional contract opportunities
- Support from an experienced project delivery team and Head Office
If you’re an experienced Health & Safety Consultant available at short notice and looking for your next contract opportunity, we’d welcome a confidential discussion.
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