Health & Safety SSIP Scheme Assessor

Description

With over 30 years’ experience, CHAS is the trusted health and safety certification specialist for construction and the public sector. Founded by Merton Council, we help contractors pre‑qualify for projects and give clients easy access to over 30,000 compliant contractors.

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Cardiff, UK

Reporting To: Technical Team Manager

• Deliver high‑quality audits:
  Conduct detailed, desk‑based audits of contractors’ Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) management systems, policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with nationally recognised legal and industry standards.
• Maintain audit integrity:
  Apply professional judgement to assess documentation submitted by contractors, ensuring accuracy, consistency and fairness in outcomes. Findings contribute to a national compliance database accessed by buyers across the UK.
• Support contractor success:
  Proactively engage with contractors throughout the audit process, providing clear, constructive feedback on non‑conformance and helping guide them toward compliance without compromising audit integrity.
• Work to targets:
  Operate in a performance‑focused environment, meeting defined KPIs and productivity targets while maintaining quality and attention to detail in every assessment.
• Stakeholder engagement:
  Liaise with stakeholders at all levels, from Directors and Heads of Safety in large corporates to SMEs, offering expert advice and building strong working relationships.
• Conduct on‑site audits:
  When required, travel to contractor offices or client sites to carry out in‑person audits, ensuring that real‑world operations align with documented procedures.
• Contribute to assessment standards:
  Help shape the technical content of the assessment scheme by advising on legal requirements, interpreting legislation and recommending updates to ensure continued relevance and compliance.
• Improve internal practices:
  Share best practices and support continuous improvement initiatives across internal systems, documentation and processes, helping the organisation evolve and stay ahead of industry expectations.

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
• Membership of a relevant professional body (TechIOSH or above)
• At least 2 years’ UK Health & Safety experience, ideally in the construction or supply chain sector
• Hands‑on practical experience with CDM regulations is desired for this role.
• Sound knowledge of H&S, environmental legislation and ISO auditing standards
• Familiarity with procurement processes and risk in supply chain management
• Experience in quality assurance or auditing
• Strong communication skills – written, verbal and presentation
• Ability to challenge, influence and support professionals at all levels
• High attention to detail and data accuracy
• Analytical and confident in drawing valid conclusions from complex information
• Capable of managing a varied workload and meeting deadlines
• Comfortable working in a target/KPI‑driven environment
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to high‑quality customer service

We have a hybrid workplace policy where you will work from the office three days per week.

• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Generous annual leave, with the option to buy and sell additional days
• Healthcare Plan
• Annual Giving Day – an extra day to give back to yourself or your community
• Cycle‑to‑work Scheme
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Life Assurance – 3 X base salary
• Rewards Program – access to discounts and cashback
• Linked In Learning License for upskilling & development

We are proudly an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring that no candidate is discriminated against because of gender identity and expression, race, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, colour, region, creed, national origin or sex. We are dedicated to growing a diverse team while continuing to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe and empowered to be themselves.

• A response to your application within 15 working days
• An interview process consisting of:
  • An initial discovery call with the recruiter
  • A first stage interview via Microsoft Teams
  • Additional interview (likely face‑to‑face) with the stakeholders you’ll be working with closely in the role

We’re keen to ensure our hiring process allows you to be at your best, so if you need us to make any adjustments, please just let us know.