Senior Fire, Health and Safety Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is looking for a Senior Fire, Health & Safety Consultant to conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance across various sectors. This field-based position involves leading projects and mentoring junior consultants. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in fire safety legislation and relevant qualifications. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

£4,000 car allowance

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven consultancy experience across multiple sectors including residential and commercial.
• In-depth knowledge of fire and safety legislation.
• Membership of IFSM or IFE with relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Fire, Health & Safety Risk Assessments.
• Provide compliance advice and develop emergency plans.
• Mentor junior consultants and lead client-specific projects.

Skills

Fire Safety Legislation Knowledge

Risk Assessment

Consultancy Experience

Mentoring

Education

Fire Risk Assessment Qualifications

Diploma-level Health & Safety Qualification (CMIOSH or working toward)

Job description

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.

The Senior Consultant will be responsible for:
- 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.

The Senior Consultant will have:
- 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 Reference: PR/(phone number removed)
Vacancy Owner: Ethan Baddeley (url removed) (phone number removed)