Description
We are seeking a Principal Consultant to lead the delivery of Safety Advisory services across both construction projects and operational environments. This role spans the full asset lifecycle , from design and construction through to occupied buildings. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, leading delivery, influencing stakeholders and ensuring robust management of health and safety risk.
Key Responsibilities
Construction Safety (CDM / Project Lifecycle)
- Lead delivery of CDM Principal Designer duties across projects and programmes
- Take ownership of design risk management strategies, ensuring risks are eliminated or reduced through design
- Chair and lead design risk workshops, coordination meetings and project reviews
- Provide authoritative advice to clients on CDM duties and compliance
- Oversee production and quality of Pre-Construction Information (PCI), Risk Registers / Hazard Logs, and Health and Safety Files (HSF)
- Influence design and delivery teams to drive proportionate and effective risk management
Workplace & Operational Safety (Post-Occupancy)
- Lead delivery of health and safety advisory services across operational estates
- Provide strategic advice on H&S management systems, compliance and risk control
- Oversee and undertake audits, inspections and assurance activities
- Advise on risk assessments, safe systems of work and statutory compliance
- Support clients in managing FM providers, contractors and operational risks
- Drive improvements in safety culture and performance
Client Leadership & Project Delivery
- Act as a key client contact, building and maintaining strong relationships
- Lead delivery of projects in line with scope, programme and commercial expectations
- Support development of proposals, scopes and fee submissions
- Identify opportunities for repeat work and service growth
- Manage multiple projects and priorities across service lines
Assurance, Governance & Continuous Improvement
- Provide oversight and assurance across construction and operational safety activities
- Produce and review high-quality reports, audit findings and recommendations
- Support development of standards, tools and best practice
- Drive consistency in service delivery across projects and teams
- Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and capability development
Leadership & Influence
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients and senior stakeholders
- Lead multidisciplinary engagement across design, construction and operational teams
- Provide technical leadership across construction and workplace safety
- Mentor and support junior and senior team members
- Influence behaviours to drive improved safety outcomes and compliance
Requirements
- Significant experience in construction safety / CDM advisory, including leading PD roles
- Experience in workplace or operational health & safety (e.g. audits, compliance, FM environments)
- Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and wider UK H&S legislation
- Ability to operate confidently across both project and operational environments
- Proven experience managing client relationships and project delivery
- Commercial awareness, including understanding of scope, fees and delivery performance
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
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