Are you a passionate Health & Safety professional looking to broaden your impact across a diverse range of industries and high-profile clients? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, consultancy environment where no two days are the same? If so, this could be the perfect next step in your career.Hays Health & Safety are working with a rapidly growing, values-driven Health & Safety consultancy seeking a dynamic and adaptable H&S Consultant to join their expert team. The RoleAs a Health & Safety Consultant, you'll play a key role in delivering expert advice, guidance, and on-site support to clients. You'll be responsible for ensuring compliance with H&S legislation, promoting best practice, and helping clients maintain safe, legally compliant operations.Key responsibilities include:Developing and implementing safe systems of work and operational proceduresActing as CDM Site Manager or Principal Contractor on project sites, including issuing Permits to Work (Hot Works, Confined Spaces, Excavations, etc.)Conducting and reviewing risk assessments and method statementsAdvising on specialist areas such as fire safety, hazardous substances, machinery safeguarding, CDM 2015, and occupational healthCarrying out site audits and inspections, reporting findings and recommendationsDelivering tailored H&S support and training to clientsProducing clear, concise management reports and updatesSupporting clients through H&S accreditation processesKeeping up to date with evolving legislation and industry best practiceWho This Role is Perfect ForThis role is ideal for a proactive, solutions-focused Health & Safety professional who enjoys variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a tangible difference. You'll be someone who thrives in client-facing roles, is confident managing CDM projects, and is comfortable travelling across the UK.Whether you're an experienced consultant or a site-based H&S professional looking to step into consultancy, this role offers exposure to a wide range of industries and the chance to work with a supportive, forward-thinking team.What You'll NeedNEBOSH General and/or Construction Certificate (or equivalent)Proven experience in a similar H&S role - CDM site management is essentialStrong communication and problem-solving skillsA full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicleWillingness to travel and stay away from home when required (every other week)Proficiency in Microsoft Office and report writingWhat You'll Get in ReturnSalary up to £40,000 (DOE)£3,000 annual car allowanceGenerous overtime packagePaid travel expensesContributory pension schemePaid professional memberships (e.g. IOSH)Ongoing CPD and training supportExposure to a wide range of industries and high-profile clients

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