Principal Fire, Health & Safety Consultant

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Principal Fire, Health & Safety Consultant based in London. This permanent role involves conducting risk assessments, providing expert advice, and leading project delivery in fire safety for various sectors. The position is suited for candidates with strong consultancy experience and relevant qualifications in fire and health & safety.

Qualifications

• Consultancy experience in fire, health & safety across various sectors.
• Strong knowledge of British Standards and Building Regulations.
• Membership of IFSM or IFE required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Fire, Health, and Safety Risk Assessments primarily in residential sectors.
• Develop emergency and evacuation plans.
• Lead client-specific projects as a competent person.

Skills

Fire Safety Legislation

Health & Safety Legislation

Client Engagement

Team Leadership

Education

Diploma in Health & Safety (CMIOSH or working towards)

Recognised Fire Risk Assessment Qualifications

Job description

Job Description

Principal Fire, Health & Safety Consultant

London (field based)

Permanent

£55,000 to £65,000 per annum + £5,000 car allowance and benefits

Shirley Parsons has partnered with a leading consultancy firm at the forefront of Fire, Health & Safety solutions. Specialising in the residential, commercial, industrial, and retail sectors, they are looking for a Principal Consultant to join their Fire Health & Safety Team. This field based role, reporting to the London office, offers the opportunity to lead projects, mentor consultants, and make a significant impact on client safety and compliance across the UK. This position is best suited to candidates residing in the Southeast, with regional and UK travel required.

The Principal Consultant will be responsible for:

- Conduct Fire, Health, and Safety Risk Assessments primarily in residential sectors across London and further afield.

- Provide expert advice and advocacy to clients, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements.

- Develop emergency and evacuation plans, including tenant-specific strategies.

- Lead and deliver client-specific projects, acting as a competent person.

- Provide corporate management advice, conduct gap analysis, and implement fire and health & safety management systems.

The Principal Consultant will have:

- Consultancy experience in fire, health & safety across residential, commercial, industrial, and retail sectors.

- Strong knowledge of fire and safety legislation, including British Standards, Building Regulations, Approved Documents, and CDM 2015 Regulations.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, adept at client engagement and team leadership.

- Membership of IFSM or IFE, with recognised Fire Risk Assessment qualifications and a diploma-level qualification in health & safety (CMIOSH or working toward).

- Familiarity with the BAFE SP205 Validation process; experience with Type 4 Fire Risk Assessments and DSEAR is desirable.

Vacancy Reference: PR/027880

Vacancy Owner: Ethan Baddeley | [e-mail] | 07891 987070