Occupational Health and Wellbeing Consultant (construction)
Posted Today by Construction Health and Wellbeing LTD
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Occupational Health & Wellbeing Consultant role at Construction Health and Wellbeing Ltd focuses on enhancing health visibility and practices within the UK construction sector. The consultant will deliver services to contractors and clients, develop health surveillance programs, conduct site inspections, and provide training and strategic advice. The position seeks individuals with a background in occupational health or hygiene, particularly those experienced in high-risk sectors like construction. This role offers the opportunity to work with respected industry names and contribute to meaningful health improvements on-site.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver consultancy services to contractors and clients, helping them assess, manage, and improve occupational health and wellbeing practices.
- Develop and implement legally defensible health surveillance programmes aligned with real risk and operational needs.
- Conduct site walkarounds, inspections and audits on key health hazards (noise, vibration, dust, manual handling, etc.).
- Provide training, coaching, and strategic advice to site teams, supervisors, and leadership.
- Support clients with aligning to ISO 45003 and other best practice frameworks for physical and mental health.
- Contribute to the development of toolkits, and guidance materials.
Key Skills:
- A background in occupational hygiene or clinical occupational health (e.g. OH Advisor, OH Nurse, Occupational Hygienist).
- Experience working in or supporting construction, civil engineering, or a similar high-risk sector.
- Confidence working independently with clients—whether that’s on site, over Teams, or facilitating workshops.
- A problem-solver who’s pragmatic, personable, and committed to making a real-world difference.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Greater London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Join us in building a healthier, happier construction industry. Construction Health and Wellbeing Ltd is on a mission to make health as visible, structured, and measurable as safety across the UK construction sector. We work with some of the most respected names in infrastructure, major contractors, and specialist subcontractors—delivering pragmatic, evidence-based solutions that make a real impact on workers’ lives. We’re looking for a passionate Occupational Health & Wellbeing Consultant to join our growing team. Whether your background is in clinical occupational health or occupational hygiene, if you understand how to translate health risk into action on site—we want to hear from you.
What you’ll do:
- Deliver consultancy services to contractors and clients, helping them assess, manage, and improve occupational health and wellbeing practices.
- Develop and implement legally defensible health surveillance programmes aligned with real risk and operational needs.
- Conduct site walkarounds, inspections and audits on key health hazards (noise, vibration, dust, manual handling, etc.).
- Provide training, coaching, and strategic advice to site teams, supervisors, and leadership.
- Support clients with aligning to ISO 45003 and other best practice frameworks for physical and mental health.
- Contribute to the development of toolkits, and guidance materials.
What we’re looking for:
- A background in occupational hygiene or clinical occupational health (e.g. OH Advisor, OH Nurse, Occupational Hygienist).
- Experience working in or supporting construction, civil engineering, or a similar high-risk sector.
- Confidence working independently with clients—whether that’s on site, over Teams, or facilitating workshops.
- A problem-solver who’s pragmatic, personable, and committed to making a real-world difference.
Why join CHW?
- Work with forward-thinking contractors across iconic UK projects.
- Be part of a purpose-driven team shaping the future of workplace health.
- Flexible working, autonomy, and opportunities to grow your consultancy skillset.
- Values-led organisation—integrity, evidence-based practice, and solutions that work in real life.
To apply, send your CV and a short note on why this role excites you to jennie@constructionhealth.co.uk
Learn more about us at www.constructionhealth.co.uk