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Construction Health & Safety Coordinator (Temporary Works)
Posted 1 day ago by Randstad Delivery (GBS)
Are you an experienced safety in construction professional?Do you have prior experience issuing Permits To Work and insp...
- Rate £23 per hour
- Category Not specified
- Work type Onsite
- Location Port Talbot
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Posted 2 days ago by Randstad Delivery (GBS)
Role: Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) ManagerLocation: HeyshamContract Length: 3 - 6 Months - Potential Extension...
- Rate £60,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Morecambe
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Health and Safety Officer and CDM Adviser
Posted 1 week ago by Civic Recruitment Limited
SummaryThis role is a 5-6 month contract with a local authority, offering a rate of £34.14 per hour under an umbrella ar...
- Rate £34 per hour
- Category Not specified
- Work type Onsite
- Location Ilminster, England, United Kingdom
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About Our Health and Safety Contract Roles in Birmingham
What does a health and safety contractor do?
Health and safety contractors are brought in to manage, audit, and improve workplace safety across construction sites, manufacturing facilities, energy installations, and corporate environments. The work covers a broad spectrum: developing and implementing safety management systems, conducting risk assessments and method statement reviews, investigating incidents and near-misses, delivering toolbox talks and safety training, auditing compliance with CDM regulations, and acting as the principal designer or principal contractor's safety adviser on construction projects. Demand is strongest in construction and infrastructure, where CDM 2015 regulations create a legal requirement for competent safety oversight on virtually every project. Oil and gas, manufacturing, utilities, and logistics are also significant employers of contract health and safety professionals.
Contractors in this discipline need a NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent as the baseline professional qualification, with many clients also requiring NEBOSH Construction Certificate for site-based roles. Membership of IOSH at Chartered or Graduate level is widely expected. Practical experience conducting CDM duties, writing construction phase plans, and managing multi-trade environments carries more weight than additional certifications. For roles on major infrastructure or energy projects, experience with permit-to-work systems, COMAH regulations, or sector-specific safety frameworks such as those used in rail or nuclear is a significant differentiator. Tech-savvy contractors who can work with digital safety management platforms and data-driven reporting are increasingly sought after as the industry moves beyond paper-based compliance.
What is the market like for health and safety contractors?
Health and safety contracting is a consistently active market, driven by the non-negotiable nature of safety compliance in the UK's construction, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. The volume of major infrastructure programmes, from HS2 through to offshore wind and nuclear new build, sustains demand for experienced safety professionals that the permanent workforce cannot fully supply. Regulatory enforcement has tightened, and organisations that previously relied on part-time or shared safety resource are increasingly engaging dedicated contractors. Rates have firmed for contractors with NEBOSH Diploma and CDM experience, particularly those willing to work on remote or complex sites where the safety challenges are most acute.
What is the contracting market like in Birmingham?
HSBC's UK headquarters, alongside substantial operations from other major banks and insurers, anchors Birmingham's position as the UK's second largest commercial centre for contractor demand. HS2 and wider infrastructure investment across the West Midlands have added a layer of construction, engineering, and programme delivery work that is expected to persist for several years. Central government departments with Birmingham offices, including HMRC and the Home Office, contribute a steady volume of digital, project, and operational delivery roles. The city offers a broad spread of contracting disciplines rather than concentrating in one sector, which makes it resilient to downturns in any single industry. Disciplines tied to infrastructure and construction can command premiums where specialist experience is scarce, even as rates for more general roles sit comfortably below the capital.
How much do health and safety contractors usually earn in Birmingham?
Contract rates for health and safety roles in Birmingham typically range from £350 to £650 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many health and safety vacancies in Birmingham are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 310 health and safety contract roles across the site, with Birmingham representing a strong share. Data reviewed up to September 2026.