Health and Safety Consultant / CDM Principal Designer
Location: Birmingham This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in 4 months at 23:59 GMT. Your opportunity The Construction Health and Safety team is an expanding group of technically skilled specialists at Ridge. We specialise in the provision of CDM Principal Designer and Construction Health and Safety Advisor services across a range of businesses and sectors including commercial, healthcare, science, industry, energy, and education. The Health and Safety Consultant will work as a member of the team in supporting and assisting in the provision of construction health and safety services to both internal and external clients. You will be required to support delivery with construction H&S advice and assist senior members in fulfilling the role of CDM Advisor/Principal Designer on several projects to ensure compliance with the duties of the CDM regulations 2015. Our service delivery includes carrying out site inspections and audits, writing up H&S reports, provision of pre-construction information, and design risk reviews while engaging directly with clients and stakeholders (designers, contractors) on a project basis. As a Health and Safety Consultant, you will support senior team members to deliver these services and will be a key member of this close-knit team. Your knowledge and skills will contribute to the growth and success of this developing team as we work together to deliver robust solutions to meet our clients’ health and safety aims, objectives, and aspirations. In this role, you'll receive encouragement and opportunities for growth and development. You will be provided with the scope and support needed to advance, ensuring you can expand your skills. What you need to do to be effective in this role: Assist with the preparation of pre-construction information. Review construction phase plans. Provide advice to contractors on CDM. Undertake site inspections/CDM audits. Support colleagues at design team meetings. Set up projects and provide administrative support. Work under direction to deliver the duties of the Principal Designer. Once trained, undertake site inspections and monitoring visits to determine health & safety compliance. Attend project, design, and other meetings, escalating issues as required by the project plan. Support Senior Staff as required. The skills and experience you need to have for this role: Preference for construction-related experience. Awareness of the CDM regulations and associated legislation. An additional health and safety qualification such as a NEBOSH Construction or General is a requirement (Construction is preferred). An understanding of the design process and the principles of risk reduction. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Teams, and Associates software. Ability to ensure projects are completed efficiently and within the resource profile which was completed prior to the start of the project. About us We are Ridge, a Built Environment Consultancy. We help our clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment. Our 1,000+ people bring a vast range of skills, delivering a professional mindset, gritty discipline, and a genuine passion to every one of the thousands of projects they undertake each year. They are the foundation of our success - they drive our vision, embody our values, and separate us from the competition. Come and join us if you’re hungry to be part of an exceptional team - if you put quality first - if you’re motivated by ingenuity and if you’re always aspiring to be the very best. Benefits: Annual leave:
A healthy holiday allowance that starts at 25 days pa, plus the option to buy, carry over or sell. Community spirit:
You can take three volunteering days each year to spend time on causes close to your heart. Mental health:
Mental Health First Aiders are here to support you, backed up by Unum’s Help@hand app. Financial benefits:
Life assurance, pension scheme, and income protection. Physical wellbeing:
Medical insurance, private GP access, and discounted gym membership. Flexible working:
Our flexible approach to hybrid working is designed to suit you, your family, and your team. Career development:
A pathway at Ridge that’s focused on your professional, personal, or educational aspirations. Extra benefits:
Performance bonus, car allowance, and more based on your role - and progression. We believe that everyone performs their best when they feel like they belong and can be their true selves at work. As an equal opportunities employer, we will support you to ensure you have everything you need to be successful and achieve your best in your career at Ridge. If you’d like to discuss accessibility, accommodations, or adjustments during your application and selection process, please contact us at workwithus@ridge.co.uk.
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Location: Birmingham This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in 4 months at 23:59 GMT. Your opportunity The Construction Health and Safety team is an expanding group of technically skilled specialists at Ridge. We specialise in the provision of CDM Principal Designer and Construction Health and Safety Advisor services across a range of businesses and sectors including commercial, healthcare, science, industry, energy, and education. The Health and Safety Consultant will work as a member of the team in supporting and assisting in the provision of construction health and safety services to both internal and external clients. You will be required to support delivery with construction H&S advice and assist senior members in fulfilling the role of CDM Advisor/Principal Designer on several projects to ensure compliance with the duties of the CDM regulations 2015. Our service delivery includes carrying out site inspections and audits, writing up H&S reports, provision of pre-construction information, and design risk reviews while engaging directly with clients and stakeholders (designers, contractors) on a project basis. As a Health and Safety Consultant, you will support senior team members to deliver these services and will be a key member of this close-knit team. Your knowledge and skills will contribute to the growth and success of this developing team as we work together to deliver robust solutions to meet our clients’ health and safety aims, objectives, and aspirations. In this role, you'll receive encouragement and opportunities for growth and development. You will be provided with the scope and support needed to advance, ensuring you can expand your skills. What you need to do to be effective in this role: Assist with the preparation of pre-construction information. Review construction phase plans. Provide advice to contractors on CDM. Undertake site inspections/CDM audits. Support colleagues at design team meetings. Set up projects and provide administrative support. Work under direction to deliver the duties of the Principal Designer. Once trained, undertake site inspections and monitoring visits to determine health & safety compliance. Attend project, design, and other meetings, escalating issues as required by the project plan. Support Senior Staff as required. The skills and experience you need to have for this role: Preference for construction-related experience. Awareness of the CDM regulations and associated legislation. An additional health and safety qualification such as a NEBOSH Construction or General is a requirement (Construction is preferred). An understanding of the design process and the principles of risk reduction. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Teams, and Associates software. Ability to ensure projects are completed efficiently and within the resource profile which was completed prior to the start of the project. About us We are Ridge, a Built Environment Consultancy. We help our clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment. Our 1,000+ people bring a vast range of skills, delivering a professional mindset, gritty discipline, and a genuine passion to every one of the thousands of projects they undertake each year. They are the foundation of our success - they drive our vision, embody our values, and separate us from the competition. Come and join us if you’re hungry to be part of an exceptional team - if you put quality first - if you’re motivated by ingenuity and if you’re always aspiring to be the very best. Benefits: Annual leave:
A healthy holiday allowance that starts at 25 days pa, plus the option to buy, carry over or sell. Community spirit:
You can take three volunteering days each year to spend time on causes close to your heart. Mental health:
Mental Health First Aiders are here to support you, backed up by Unum’s Help@hand app. Financial benefits:
Life assurance, pension scheme, and income protection. Physical wellbeing:
Medical insurance, private GP access, and discounted gym membership. Flexible working:
Our flexible approach to hybrid working is designed to suit you, your family, and your team. Career development:
A pathway at Ridge that’s focused on your professional, personal, or educational aspirations. Extra benefits:
Performance bonus, car allowance, and more based on your role - and progression. We believe that everyone performs their best when they feel like they belong and can be their true selves at work. As an equal opportunities employer, we will support you to ensure you have everything you need to be successful and achieve your best in your career at Ridge. If you’d like to discuss accessibility, accommodations, or adjustments during your application and selection process, please contact us at workwithus@ridge.co.uk.
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