Senior Fire, Health and Safety Consultant

Shirley Parsons; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Senior Fire, Health & Safety Consultant to join their team in Southeast England. This field-based position offers the chance to lead safety projects, mentor consultants, and enhance client safety compliance. Ideal candidates will possess notable consultancy experience, in-depth knowledge of safety legislation, and relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Car allowance of £4,000

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Proven consultancy experience across various sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of British Standards and Building Regulations.
• Membership of IFSM or IFE with strong CPD record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Fire, Health & Safety Risk Assessments.
• Provide expert advice ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Lead specific projects and mentor junior consultants.

Skills

Fire Safety Legislation

Risk Assessment

Client Advocacy

Team Mentoring

Education

Diploma-level H&S qualification (CMIOSH or working toward)

Fire Risk Assessment Qualifications

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/027880
Vacancy Owner: Ethan Baddeley | [e-mail] | 07891 987070