Health and Safety Consultant

Health & Safety Consultant (Freelance)

West Midlands | £350-£375 per day | Outside IR35 | Flexible 2-5 Days Per Week

Search² is supporting a well-established Utilities and Infrastructure contractor in the appointment of a Freelance Health & Safety Consultant to provide additional support during a busy operational period.

This is an immediate contract opportunity, offering flexibility for experienced Health & Safety professionals looking for anywhere between two and five days per week.

Working across utilities and telecoms projects, you'll play a key role in supporting operational teams, maintaining compliance and helping to drive positive Health & Safety standards across multiple live sites.

Why This Opportunity?
This is a practical, operational role where you'll spend your time supporting projects rather than sitting behind a desk.

You'll work closely with managers, supervisors and site teams, providing pragmatic Health & Safety advice that helps keep projects moving safely and compliantly.

With an initial contract of 6-12 weeks and the flexibility to work between two and five days per week, this opportunity would suit experienced consultants looking for a varied assignment with a growing contractor.

What You Will Be Doing

Carrying out Health & Safety inspections and audits across operational projects
Providing practical Health & Safety support to operational teams
Reviewing Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
Supporting incident and near miss investigations
Monitoring compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures
Producing clear reports and recommendations following site visits
Promoting a positive Health & Safety culture across the business
Working closely with operational management to identify opportunities for continual improvement What You Will Need

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification
Previous experience within utilities, telecoms, civil engineering or infrastructure
Strong understanding of CDM Regulations
Experience carrying out audits and site inspections
Ability to work independently whilst building strong relationships with operational teams
A pragmatic approach to Health & Safety with excellent communication skills Package

£350-£350 per day
Outside IR35
Flexible commitment of 2-5 days per week
Initial 6-12 week contract
Immediate requirement with a planned 1st July start
Opportunity to support a growing Utilities and Infrastructure contractor If you're an experienced Health & Safety Consultant available at short notice and looking for a flexible Outside IR35 contract, we'd welcome a confidential discussion.

Search² specialises in Health, Safety, Environment and Risk critical hires across utilities, infrastructure, engineering, manufacturing and construction sectors throughout the UK