Health & Safety SSIP Scheme Assessor

What that means day to day

• Deliver high-quality audits: Conduct detailed, desk-based audits of contractors’ Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) management systems, policies, and procedures, ensuring alignment with nationally recognised legal and industry standards.
• Maintain audit integrity: Apply your professional judgement to assess documentation submitted by contractors, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and fairness in outcomes. Your findings contribute to a national compliance database accessed by buyers across the UK.
• Support contractor success: Proactively engage with contractors throughout the audit process, providing clear, constructive feedback on non-conformance's and helping guide them toward compliance - without compromising audit integrity.
• Work to targets: Operate in a performance-focused environment, meeting defined KPIs and productivity targets while maintaining quality and attention to detail in every assessment.
• Stakeholder engagement: Liaise with stakeholders at all levels, from Directors and Heads of Safety in large corporates to SMEs, offering expert advice and building strong working relationships.
• Conduct on-site audits: When required, travel to contractor offices or client sites to carry out in-person audits, ensuring that real-world operations align with documented procedures.
• Contribute to assessment standards: Help shape the technical content of the assessment scheme by advising on legal requirements, interpreting legislation, and recommending updates to ensure continued relevance and compliance.
• Improve internal practices: Share best practices and support continuous improvement initiatives across internal systems, documentation, and processes - helping the organisation evolve and stay ahead of industry expectations.

What you’ll need to be successful

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
• Membership of a relevant professional body (TechIOSH or above)
• At least 2 years' UK Health & Safety experience, ideally in the construction or supply chain sector
• Hands-on practical experience with CDM regulations is desired for this role.
• Sound knowledge of H&S, environmental legislation, and ISO auditing standards
• Familiarity with procurement processes and risk in supply chain management
• Experience in quality assurance or auditing
• Strong communication skills - written, verbal, and presentation
• Ability to challenge, influence, and support professionals at all levels
• High attention to detail and data accuracy
• Analytical and confident in drawing valid conclusions from complex information
• Capable of managing a varied workload and meeting deadlines
• Comfortable working in a target/KPI-driven environment
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to high-quality customer service

What you'll get in return

• A response to your application within 15 working days
• An interview process consisting of:
  • An initial discovery call with the recruiter
  • A first stage interview via Microsoft Teams 
  • Additional interview (likely face to face) with the stakeholders you’ll be working with closely in the role