Health and Safety Consultant – Contract

Company: Search
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Location: West Yorkshire
Job Description:

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.

Search² specialises in Health, Safety, Environment and Risk critical hires across construction, engineering, manufacturing, infrastructure and utilities throughout the UK….

Posted: August 4th, 2026