Health And Safety Consultant

Company: People Group

Location: London

Posted: May 15th, 2026

Looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact across construction projects while continuing to develop your career within Health & Safety and Building Safety?


People Group is currently supporting a growing construction consultancy in the search for a Health & Safety Consultant / CDM Principal Designer to join their expanding team.


This opportunity would suit an ambitious and commercially aware H&S professional who enjoys working closely with clients, design teams, and contractors across a varied project portfolio. The role offers exposure to commercial, industrial, retail, and mixed-use schemes, providing the chance to work on high-profile developments from pre-construction through to completion.


The successful candidate will take a lead role delivering CDM Principal Designer services while also supporting clients with Building Safety Act (BSA) compliance and advisory matters.


The Role

• Deliver a comprehensive range of CDM 2015 services

• Act as Principal Designer across multiple live projects

• Carry out site inspections and review RAMS

• Prepare and review construction phase plans

• Manage and maintain design risk registers

• Provide detailed health & safety and compliance advice to clients

• Support clients with Building Safety Act and BSA-related matters

• Liaise with architects, contractors, developers, and consultants

• Identify opportunities to improve project safety and compliance standards

• Support compliance throughout the full project lifecycle


Health and Safety Consultant

• Previous consultancy experience within construction health & safety

• Strong understanding of CDM 2015 Regulations

• Knowledge or practical experience of the Building Safety Act (BSA)

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent qualification

• Membership of IOSH, APS, IIRSM, or a similar professional body

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Organised and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously

• Full UK driving licence


What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary and car allowance

• Hybrid and flexible working

• Private healthcare

• Generous holiday allowance

• Professional membership fees paid

• Ongoing CPD and career development support

• Internal training and mentoring

• Social and networking events

• Long-term progression opportunities within a growing consultancy


This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to work within a supportive consultancy environment where they can continue developing technically while working across a broad and interesting project portfolio.


For a confidential discussion, feel free to get in touch.



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