Health and Safety Consultant

The Health & Safety Service Limited; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established consultancy firm is seeking a Health and Safety Consultant to join their team. The role involves providing expert consultancy services including audits, risk assessments, and developing health and safety policies for a diverse range of corporate clients. Candidates should have experience in a health and safety consultancy role, excellent communication skills, and a NEBOSH Construction Certificate. The position offers a competitive salary package and the opportunity to work on significant projects across the UK.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Benefits and travel allowances

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a health and safety advisory or consultancy role in a corporate environment.
• Knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and standards.
• Ability to interpret data and influence decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert consultancy services including audits and risk assessments.
• Develop and implement health and safety policies and systems.
• Lead incident investigations and provide root-cause analysis.
• Prepare technical reports and compliance documentation.
• Facilitate training programmes and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Health and safety advisory experience

Communication skills

Analytical capabilities

Client relationship skills

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a highly professional and commercially minded Health and Safety Consultant to join our established consultancy team. This role offers the opportunity to work with a broad range of corporate clients, providing strategic guidance and practical support to strengthen their health, safety and compliance performance. Based in Telford but working with clients nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver expert consultancy services including audits, inspections and comprehensive risk assessments.
• Develop, review and implement robust health and safety policies, management systems and improvement plans.
• Provide authoritative advice aligned with UK legislation and recognised industry standards.
• Lead incident investigations and support clients with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, board-level briefings and compliance documentation.
• Facilitate training programmes and stakeholder engagement sessions to drive a positive safety culture.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrate experience in a health and safety advisory or consultancy role, preferably within a corporate or multi-site environment.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant UK legislation, standards and best practice guidance.
• Exceptional communication, presentation and client-relationship skills.
• Strong analytical capabilities, with the ability to interpret data and influence decision-making.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate (minimum); NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent is advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to client sites as required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package, including benefits and travel allowances.
• Opportunity to partner with high-profile clients and contribute to long-term strategic projects.
• Collaborative, values-driven working environment.

If you are a confident, solutions-focused professional seeking to advance your consultancy career and deliver measurable value to clients, we invite you to submit your application.