Senior Fire, Health and Safety Consultant

Shirley Parsons Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Senior Fire, Health & Safety Consultant in Southeast England. This field-based position involves conducting risk assessments, providing compliance advice, and mentoring junior consultants. Candidates should have a strong background in fire and safety legislation and relevant consultancy experience. Excellent compensation package including a car allowance is offered.

Benefits

£4,000 car allowance

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven consultancy experience across various sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of fire and safety legislation.
• Membership of relevant safety organizations with qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Conducting Fire, Health & Safety Risk Assessments.
• Providing expert advice to ensure compliance.
• Leading client projects and mentoring junior consultants.

Skills

Consultancy experience

Fire and safety legislation knowledge

Mentoring ability

Project management

Education

Diploma in Health & Safety

Membership of IFSM or IFE

Job description

Overview

Senior Fire, Health & Safety Consultant
Southeast England (field based)
Permanent
£50,000 to £55,000 per annum + £4,000 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, retail, transport, and defence sectors, they are looking for a Senior 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.

Responsibilities

• Conducting Fire, Health & Safety Risk Assessments across a range of sectors, with a focus on residential environments.
• Providing expert advice and advocacy to clients, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice.
• Leading client-specific projects, developing emergency plans, and acting as a competent person.
• Mentoring junior consultants and contributing to the development of fire and safety strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven consultancy experience across residential, commercial, industrial, retail, transport, and defence sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of fire and safety legislation, including British Standards, Building Regulations, and CDM 2015.
• Membership of IFSM or IFE, with Fire Risk Assessment qualifications and a diploma-level H&S qualification (CMIOSH or working toward), supported by a strong CPD record.
• Familiarity with the BAFE SP205 certification process and technical standards, including Approved Documents M and K.

Vacancy

Vacancy Reference: PR/(phone number removed)

Vacancy Owner: Ethan Baddeley (url removed) (phone number removed)