North of England | M62 Corridor / North West / North East
Up to circa £70,000 package | Permanent
We are recruiting a Senior Health, Safety and Fire Consultant for an established specialist consultancy working across health, safety, fire and risk.
The role covers the North of England, including the M62 corridor, North West and North East, so it would suit someone based around areas such as Leeds, York, Manchester, Liverpool, Sheffield, Newcastle or nearby.
This is a senior consultancy role with a good mix of client work, technical delivery and project ownership. You will be working with commercial, residential and higher-risk building clients, helping them improve safety management, meet their legal duties and deal with risk in a practical way.
The company has a well-regarded technical team, a collaborative working culture and a track record of investing in people. There are clear development pathways, support with professional progression and the chance to work with experienced colleagues rather than being left to make it up as you go along, which is always a bonus.
The roleYou will lead and deliver health, safety and fire consultancy projects across a varied client base.
This will include management system work, inspections, audits, risk reviews, compliance advice and project delivery across commercial and residential environments.
You will also be involved in client relationships, proposals, project planning and supporting more junior members of the team where needed.
Main duties
Deliver health, safety and fire consultancy to clients
Design, review and implement health and safety management systems
Carry out audits, inspections and risk-based reviews
Advise on UK health, safety and fire legislation
Work across commercial, residential and higher-risk building environments
Manage projects to agreed timescales, quality standards and budgets
Build good working relationships with clients and internal teams
Support proposals and future project planning
Provide technical guidance to junior consultants when requiredWhat we are looking forYou will need experience across health, safety and fire, ideally in a consultancy or client-facing advisory role.
The role would suit someone who can handle technical detail, speak confidently with clients and write clear, useful reports. Experience with safety management systems, audits, inspections, residential buildings, commercial property or higher-risk environments would be very relevant.
Minimum qualificationsApplicants will need:
Level 6 health and safety qualification, such as NEBOSH Diploma, NCRQ or equivalent
NEBOSH Fire Certificate or Advanced FPA Level 3 Fire Risk Assessor course or above
CertIOSH, working towards Chartered membership
Membership of a relevant body such as IOSH, IFSM, IFE or IIRSM
Full UK driving licenceNAFRAR Tier 3 Fire Risk Assessor status would be useful, but is not essential.
Why apply?This is a good role for someone who wants variety, technical responsibility and the chance to influence how clients manage safety and risk.
You will get flexibility around home working, client visits and team activity, while being part of a business with proper technical depth and realistic development options.
There is room to keep developing your fire and H&S expertise, work towards Chartered status, support others and build a longer-term career within a respected consultancy environment.
Package
Up to circa £70,000 package
Permanent role
Flexible working
Northern coverage across the M62 corridor, North West and North East
Varied commercial, residential and higher-risk building work
Professional development and support towards Chartered status
Established technical team and good internal supportPlease apply ASAP if interested
Salary description
£70000.00 - £70000.00 per year