Principal Fire, Health & Safety Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy seeks a Principal Fire, Health & Safety Consultant specializing in residential sectors in the Southeast of the UK. This permanent position involves conducting risk assessments, advising clients on compliance, and leading projects to enhance safety standards across various sectors. The ideal candidate will possess strong consultancy experience, relevant qualifications, and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Car allowance

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Consultancy experience in fire, health & safety across various sectors.
• Strong knowledge of legislation including British Standards and CDM 2015.
• Membership of IFSM or IFE, desirable familiarity with BAFE SP205.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Fire, Health, and Safety Risk Assessments.
• Provide expert advice to clients for compliance.
• Lead and deliver client-specific projects.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Client Engagement

Team Leadership

Education

Diploma-level qualification in health & safety (CMIOSH or working toward)

Recognized Fire Risk Assessment qualifications

Job description

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Client:

Shirley Parsons

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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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.