Health and Safety Consultant - CDM

Health & Safety Consultant – Construction

Are you a dedicated Health & Safety professional looking to make a real impact across the construction sector? This is your opportunity to lead, influence, and shape safer project outcomes.

We are a fast‑growing Health & Safety and Fire consultancy based in Northamptonshire, owned by Axiom GRC. Opportunities exist within the Group for career progression. As part of the Work Nest family, you will join a valued team of experts and work with a diverse portfolio of clients across the UK, including construction, manufacturing, education, logistics and professional services. You will play a key role in improving workplace safety at individual, team and organisational levels.

• Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum plus £5,000 car allowance
• Great benefits
• Remote working
• Supportive team culture and opportunities for learning

We are recruiting a Health & Safety Construction professional to manage and strengthen a key client relationship while delivering high‑quality consultancy across a range of CDM and construction projects. Acting as the primary point of contact, you will provide expert advice on compliance, risk management and project safety, ensuring client satisfaction, long‑term engagement and opportunities for service growth. You will support wider client portfolios with clear guidance, thorough documentation and effective issue resolution, while collaborating closely with colleagues to meet departmental goals and uphold rigorous quality standards.

The ideal candidate is an experienced Health & Safety adviser with a strong track record across diverse industries or in an enforcement capacity. You should have a solid understanding of relevant legislation, particularly the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015 and the Principal Designer role, and be able to drive service excellence and improve health and safety performance. Highly organised, confident working both remotely and on client sites, with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Proficiency in MS Office, CRM or workload planning systems, a passion for people and professional growth, and a supportive working environment. A clean driving licence, willingness to travel nationwide, and suitable qualifications – such as a NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent), IOSH status, and ideally construction‑related or APS memberships – are essential.

If you share our values – Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork and Inclusion – click the ‘apply now’ button to send us your CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the role criteria.

Essential Safety is committed to promoting inclusion and diversity in all we do. If you need adjustments to support your application, please contact our Talent and Recruitment team.

Closing date: 10th December 2025. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the advert may be closed early.