Health & Safety Consultant Contract Job in Birmingham | £300-£350 Per Day | Outside IR35

Health & Safety Consultant Contract Opportunity

Search² is supporting a specialist consultancy in the appointment of an experienced Health & Safety Consultant to support a major construction project in Birmingham.

This contract opportunity offers a day rate of £300-£350 and falls outside IR35. The assignment has been secured through to the end of August, with a strong likelihood of extension beyond this period.

This role will suit an experienced Health & Safety professional who enjoys operating within complex project environments, engaging with multiple contractors and influencing safety performance across challenging construction activities.

About the Opportunity

Unlike many Health & Safety contract roles, this position is focused on project assurance and oversight rather than purely site-based inspections.

You will act as an independent health and safety presence across the project, providing challenge, support and assurance to delivery teams, contractors and supply chain partners.

Working alongside key stakeholders, you will help ensure health and safety standards remain high throughout the project lifecycle while supporting the safe delivery of complex construction activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a consultant who enjoys influencing safety culture, analysing performance and driving improvements across major projects.

Key Responsibilities

The successful Health & Safety Consultant will be responsible for:

• Carrying out health and safety inspections and assurance reviews

• Monitoring contractor and subcontractor safety performance

• Tracking corrective actions and ensuring effective close-out

• Supporting incident investigations and lessons learned activities

• Identifying emerging risks and escalating concerns appropriately

• Participating in health and safety meetings with project stakeholders

• Producing clear and accurate reports on safety performance

• Supporting the management of high-risk activities and contractor interfaces

• Reviewing permit-controlled works and associated controls

• Driving continuous improvement across project safety performance

The role requires a balance of technical competence, stakeholder management and practical decision-making.

What We Are Looking For

To be considered for this Health & Safety Consultant contract role, you should possess:

• Strong construction health and safety experience

• Previous consultancy, assurance or project oversight experience

• Experience working on multi-contractor environments

• Strong auditing, inspection and compliance skills

• Incident investigation and risk management experience

• Confidence engaging with project teams, contractors and supply chain partners

• A pragmatic and commercially aware approach to health and safety

• Availability to start quickly

Experience within major construction, infrastructure or other complex project environments would be highly advantageous.

Why Consider This Contract?

The demand for experienced Health & Safety Consultants continues to grow across the construction and infrastructure sectors, particularly for professionals capable of operating independently and providing credible assurance support.

This opportunity offers:

• Outside IR35 engagement

• Competitive day rate of £300-£350

• Major project exposure

• Immediate start

• Potential contract extension

• Opportunity to work within a specialist consultancy environment

For professionals seeking a contract role where they can add genuine value and influence project outcomes, this represents an excellent opportunity.

Apply for this Health & Safety Consultant Contract Job

If you are an experienced Health & Safety Consultant available immediately or at short notice and interested in discussing this opportunity confidentially, please contact Search² today.

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

FAQ Section 

What does a Health & Safety Consultant do on a construction project?

A Health & Safety Consultant provides independent oversight, assurance and guidance to ensure construction activities are delivered safely and in compliance with relevant legislation and best practice.

Is this Health & Safety Consultant role outside IR35?

Yes. This contract has been assessed as Outside IR35.

What qualifications are typically required for a Health & Safety Consultant?

Most employers expect a NEBOSH qualification alongside practical construction health and safety experience. Membership of IOSH is often advantageous.

What type of projects suit experienced Health & Safety Consultants?

Major construction, infrastructure, industrial and complex build projects often require experienced consultants who can provide assurance, contractor oversight and stakeholder engagement.