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Health and Safety Consultant- Client Side- Construction

Hays
Department:Construction
Type:ON-SITE
Region:Melbourne
Location:Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Experience:Mid-Senior level
Salary:A$221,000 - A$221,000
Skills:
SAFETY QUALIFICATIONSCONSTRUCTION SAFETYCIVIL CONSTRUCTIONBUILDING CONSTRUCTIONCLIENT-SIDE EXPERIENCESAFETY INSPECTIONSSAFETY REPORTING
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Job Description

Posted on: October 17, 2025

  • Global Data Centre client- client side safety consultant- 2-3 year contract
  • January start- brilliant client of mine- Excellent construction and safety team
  • Projects North and West Melbourne- Australian Govt clearance required by January

Experienced Construction Safety Consultant- Client Side- Data Centres- $850/day+super

Your new company Partnering with one of our major Global clients to find an experienced client-side construction Health and Safety consultant. Personally known the Project Director for many years, she is fantastic and creates a brilliant construction team.

An ongoing contract with a view to go for 2 or 3 years. With $2bn of projects in the pipeline, this role would be overseeing the projects in the Northern/Western side of Melbourne. Major building and civil works, packages range from $50m- $200m. Recently having placed one safety consultant I now need a second.

Your new role Reporting to our client's Construction Manager and the Global Safety Manager, the Safety Consultant is a Client Health and Safety Representative and is responsible for monitoring the intended construction work on the project. This includes monitoring and evaluating the contractors on site, by working alongside the builders safety rep ensuring the works are delivered in the correct safety procedure by doing all inspections and completing all reports. This role will be based across 3 sites North and West of Melbourne. The role is an ASAP start.

The project is civil packages and building works. A 2 year- 2.5 year contract engaged by Hays. January start and capable to be engaged for full duration of projects.

What you'll need to succeed Our client's request you MUST have;

Formal Safety qualifications / Degree etc

10 years experience working in Victoria within the major civil and / or building construction sector Experience working on major civil and or /building projects $50m+.

The ability to communicate and negotiate with major Tier 1 clients Experience dealing with Director / Senior Managers across various stakeholders Residential experience not acceptable. Experience working for a major Tier 1 or 2 civil contractor / builder Client-side experience included would be beneficial. Able to be based on site 4 or 5 days/week. North / West. Australian Citizen Abel to obtain Australian Government clearance- process can take 8-10 weeks

What you'll get in return Working for a globally recognised name. Being client side is arguably the nicest side of construction. A fixed day rate on offer of $850/day+super.

Part of a very experienced construction team. NO vehicle provided. NO weekend work. Personally knowing the Project Director- she is fantastic and has created a brilliant team. having personally placed the other safety consultant- top guy!

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If you meet all the criteria please contact me; stewart.peutherer@hays.com.au / 0406624902 If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Desired Skills and Experience Experienced construction safety manager required. 2-3 year contract. Client side Data Centres. $850/day+ super. 5 days/week. West/North Melbourne

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