HSE Consultant

HamiltonRowe Recruitment Services; City Of London; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HamiltonRowe Recruitment Services is seeking a client-facing HSE Lead to shape and deliver tailored Health, Safety and Environmental compliance solutions for real estate and facilities management clients. The role is home-based with regular travel across the South of England and occasional visits to national offices.

You will collaborate with senior consultants to ensure scalable assessment frameworks, high-quality risk assessments, and meaningful insights for clients and boards.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years’ experience in a similar HSE role within Real Estate, Facilities Management, or a related sector (desirable).
• NEBOSH National General Certificate is essential.
• Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor qualification or equivalent experience is essential.
• Technical membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IOSH, IEMA) or working towards.
• Working towards NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent is desirable/essential depending on level.
• Proven experience producing reports for senior stakeholders and clients.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee client-specific HSE assessment frameworks, including scope, frequency, reporting standards, and escalation processes.
• Ensure high-quality delivery of technical risk assessments, identifying competency requirements across the team.
• Provide HSE guidance across the wider business, including Facilities Management and related consultancy areas.
• Support leadership teams in promoting strong safety culture and risk management practices.
• Maintain strategic awareness of business objectives and contribute to consultancy growth and revenue targets.
• Oversee HSE operational risk across portfolios.
• Coordinate Business Continuity Planning (BCP) testing programmes where required.
• Drive quality and consistency in HSE service delivery.
• Ensure all identified non-conformities are tracked and resolved effectively.
• Produce clear, high-quality reports and insights for clients, senior leadership, and boards.

Skills

HSE risk assessment

ISO management systems

data interpretation & reporting

audit & compliance monitoring

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate

Lead Auditor qualification

IOSH/IEMA membership or working towards

NEBOSH Diploma (desirable/essential)

Job description

Role Summary:

This is a client-facing consultant role responsible for shaping and delivering tailored Health, Safety and Environmental compliance solutions aligned to client operations and risk profiles.

Working in collaboration with senior consultancy colleagues, the HSE Client Lead ensures that HSE assessment frameworks are scalable, effective, and provide meaningful, actionable insight. The role plays a key part in supporting clients to understand risk, maintain compliance, and make informed operational decisions.

This position is home-based, with regular travel required across the South of England and occasional visits to national offices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and oversee client-specific HSE assessment frameworks, including scope, frequency, reporting standards, and escalation processes
• Ensure high-quality delivery of technical risk assessments, identifying competency requirements across the team
• Provide HSE guidance across the wider business, including Facilities Management and related consultancy areas
• Support leadership teams in promoting strong safety culture and risk management practices
• Maintain strategic awareness of business objectives and contribute to consultancy growth and revenue targets
• Oversee HSE operational risk across portfolios
• Coordinate Business Continuity Planning (BCP) testing programmes where required
• Drive quality and consistency in HSE service delivery
• Ensure all identified non-conformities are tracked and resolved effectively
• Produce clear, high-quality reports and insights for clients, senior leadership, and boards

Skills & Capabilities:

Technical & Professional

• Strong understanding of HSE risk assessment and compliance frameworks
• Experience developing and implementing management systems aligned to ISO standards (e.g. 14001, 45001)
• Ability to interpret data and produce clear, actionable reports
• Experience in audit processes and compliance monitoring

Leadership & Behavioural

• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to manage priorities effectively
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Collaborative approach with internal teams and external clients
• Commercial awareness and ability to support business growth
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Adaptable and open to change, including use of new technologies
• Commitment to personal development and supporting others

Experience & Qualifications

• 3–4 years’ experience in a similar HSE role within Real Estate, Facilities Management, or a related sector (desirable)
• NEBOSH National General Certificate (essential)
• Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor qualification, or equivalent experience (essential)
• Technical membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IOSH, IEMA), or working towards
• Working towards NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (desirable/essential depending on level)
• Proven experience producing reports for senior stakeholders and clients
• Experience developing processes and procedures aligned to ISO standards