Assistant Health and Safety Consultant – Graduate
Rider Levett Bucknall RLB
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Manchester • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Entry Level
About the role
- Support clients by providing guidance on meeting legal obligations, including the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM).
- Assist in identifying and mitigating risks related to construction projects, maintenance activities, and property management.
- Conduct risk assessments and on-site safety inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
- Evaluate and document hazards, such as working at heights, asbestos management, and general site conditions.
- Prepare, review, and maintain essential Health and Safety documentation for clients.
- Ensure all records align with regulatory and best practice standards.
- Collaborate with design and construction teams to embed safety practices into project planning and execution.
- Provide input on designing safe and compliant buildings that meet regulatory and industry standards.
- Work on building key professional skills, including problem-solving, time management, effective communication, and stakeholder management.
Requirements
- A degree in a construction-related discipline, such as Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a similar field.
- A genuine interest in Health and Safety and a desire to contribute to safe building practices.
- Strong observational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
- Familiarity with Health and Safety regulations, including CDM and/or Building Safety.
- Any previous experience (internships, placements, or projects) in construction, property, or risk management.
Benefits
- We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential.
- We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients.
- Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
- Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance. As well as competitive maternity and paternity packages.
- Well-Rewarded - A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
- Focus On Wellbeing - We offer a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes.
- Healthcare Packages - Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.
- Personal Development - A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes.
- Additional Benefits - We offer a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.
- Exceptional Exposure - You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.
- Social Responsibility - We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
risk assessmentssafety inspectionshazard evaluationHealth and Safety documentationconstruction project managementasbestos managementcompliance standardsproblem-solvingtime managementstakeholder management
Soft skills
observational skillsattention to detaileffective communicationinterpersonal skillsproactive mindsetsolution-oriented mindset