Senior Health & Safety Consultant - Fire Specialist

Senior Health & Safety Consultant - Fire Specialist 

Salary: £50-60k (experience dependent) + car allowance

Benefits: 28 days annual leave + Healthcare + Death in Service + Pension

Location: Leeds or Edinburgh

Our client, a leading UK consultancy specialising in Health and Safety, Project Management, Asset and Property Management, and Health and Safety Training, is seeking a Senior Health and Safety Consultant. The consultancy offers a complete service, delivering competent, professional support to clients across the globe. They pride themselves on providing unrivalled knowledge, dynamic solutions, and exemplary customer service through a fully collaborative approach. With a main office in Leeds and a satellite office in Edinburgh, they constantly strive to bring a better perspective to their clients and the communities in which they work.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join their team as a Senior Health and Safety Consultant. Reporting to the Associate Director – Head of Health and Safety, this role is responsible for providing accurate, relevant, and pragmatic health and safety advice to their clients across a diverse range of sectors, such as education, healthcare, construction, retail, and aviation. The Senior Health and Safety Consultant will be pivotal in delivering high-quality consultancy services, conducting risk assessments, and advising clients on their duties under the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015 (CDM).

Skills required for Senior Health and Safety Consultant:

• Minimum NEBOSH Diploma (preferred) or equivalent NVQ
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or relevant construction experience
• NEBOSH Fire, Fire Manager Advanced Certificate (member of IFE preferred)
• Experience in conducting fire risk assessments and fire strategy (preferred)
• Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH as a minimum) (Chartered preferred)
• Training Qualification (Desirable), experience delivering IOSH MS and WS
• Must have Consultancy experience
• Good understanding of construction and built environment (FM/estates) essential
• Good corporate H&S experience – developing and implementing H&S Management Systems
• SHE Audit experience
• Good knowledge of CDM Regulations essential with experience in undertaking the role of either Principal Designer/PD Advisor/CDMA
• Experience in undertaking workplace audits and inspections of construction sites (desirable)
• Good communication skills essential with the ability to contribute effectively to client meetings
• Must be client-facing with good interpersonal skills and a client-focused approach
• Ability to write professional reports to a high standard of English with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite products essential
• Ability to work under pressure, manage time effectively, and oversee own diary (essential)
• Business Development Experience
• Good IT Skills
• Driving licence holder willing to travel across the UK

The Senior Health and Safety Consultant will benefit from:

• Working with a leading consultancy firm renowned for its dynamic solutions and exemplary customer service
• A competitive salary and attractive benefits package, including private medical insurance allowance
• Continuous professional development with opportunities for career progression
• An inclusive and supportive working environment where employee growth and well-being are prioritised
• Engaging in diverse projects across various sectors, ensuring no two days are the same
• Contributing to a company with a progressive, long-term strategy focused on innovation and sustainability

This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious, innovative, and forward-thinking company where you can truly make a difference. Apply today to take your career to the next level as a Senior Health and Safety Consultant!

For further details contact Oliver Coen at Pioneer Selection

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