Health & Safety Coordinator
- Harvey Jacob Ltd
- Wylde Green, West Midlands
- 30/04/2026
Contract
Construction
Job Description
Health & Safety Coordinator
Our client are a principle Main Contractor who have recently been awarded a multi project fast track roll out for their client. As such, they are starting to build a team, on a freelance basis - for the duration of this roll out circa 16 -18 months.
They are looking for a knowledgeable and detail-driven Health & Safety Coordinator to join the team based out of their office in Birmingham, with some hybrid working available. This role is key to ensuring that all projects are supported with robust health and safety documentation and comply with current UK legislation, including CDM Regulations.
You will play a vital role in preparing and coordinating essential pre-construction and project documentation, working closely with Project Managers, Site Teams, and external consultants to maintain the highest safety standards across all projects.
Key Responsibilities
Our client are a principle Main Contractor who have recently been awarded a multi project fast track roll out for their client. As such, they are starting to build a team, on a freelance basis - for the duration of this roll out circa 16 -18 months.
They are looking for a knowledgeable and detail-driven Health & Safety Coordinator to join the team based out of their office in Birmingham, with some hybrid working available. This role is key to ensuring that all projects are supported with robust health and safety documentation and comply with current UK legislation, including CDM Regulations.
You will play a vital role in preparing and coordinating essential pre-construction and project documentation, working closely with Project Managers, Site Teams, and external consultants to maintain the highest safety standards across all projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review Construction Phase Plans (CPPs) in line with CDM requirements taking into account the Pre-Construction Information (PCI) documentation supplied by the client.
- Produce and collate Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals for project completion
- Maintain health & safety documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Assist the site teams with risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) where required
- Coordinate document control processes for H&S files and project records
- Liaise with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients to gather required information
- Support audits and ensure documentation is up to date and readily accessible
- Monitor legislative updates and ensure company procedures remain compliant
- Proven experience in a Health & Safety advisor / Coordinator role within the construction sector.
- Strong working knowledge of Construction Phase Plans, Pre-Construction Information, and O&M manuals
- Good understanding of CDM Regulations and general H&S compliance
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to support multiple projects and deadlines effectively
- Relevant Health & Safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH)
- Experience working with document management systems
- The role will be hybrid, with a requirement to be based 2-3 days a week out of the companies offices in Birmingham.
- The role will be paid at a day rate to be agreed for the duration of the project 16 -18 month with a good chance of a further work or engagement on a temp to perm basis.
About Harvey Jacob Ltd