Construction Competent Person Support for Contractors
Toolbox Consult provides practical competent person support for construction businesses that need access to suitable health and safety advice without a dedicated internal H&S resource. You receive a named point of contact, backed by our wider consultancy capability, for ongoing support across the United Kingdom.
Site-facing construction health and safety support for contractors, subcontractors and growing businesses.
Understanding Your Legal Duty in the UK
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (Regulation 7) requires every employer to appoint one or more ‘competent persons’ to help them meet their legal health and safety obligations. This is a cornerstone of UK HSE compliance.
A competent person is someone with the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience to provide sensible, practical advice on health and safety. For many construction businesses, especially SMEs, appointing an external health and safety consultant provides access to relevant advice without maintaining a full internal H&S resource.
"Appointing a competent person is not just a legal checkbox; it's an investment in the safety and wellbeing of your workforce and the resilience of your business across the UK."
Our competent person service provides ongoing construction health and safety support, including practical advice on documentation, contractor and client requirements, and the arrangements needed on live projects. Read our construction competent person support guide for a practical overview.
Toolbox Consult's Construction Competent Person Support
You receive a named point of contact, supported by Toolbox Consult’s wider consultancy capability, to provide practical advice, documentation and ongoing competent person support across the United Kingdom. This can include RAMS review and development, policy and procedure support, site inspections and audits, and advice around contractor or client requirements. Our service includes:
Competent Person Arrangements
Access suitable health and safety advice to support your responsibilities as a construction employer.
Ongoing H&S Advice
Practical support for management teams, supervisors and contractors when advice is needed.
Site-Facing Support
Advice that helps strengthen real site arrangements, documentation and communication with the workforce.
Policies & Procedures
Support with reviewing the policies, procedures and records that underpin everyday health and safety management.
For practical guidance, explore our construction RAMS guide, site audits and inspections guide and SSIP accreditation guide.
Supporting Businesses Across the UK
Our competent person service is ideal for a range of industries throughout the UK, including:
Secure Your Expert Competent Person in the UK Today
Ensure your business meets its legal H&S obligations and fosters a safer working environment. Toolbox Consult is your trusted partner for UK HSE compliance.