Senior H&S Consultant

Claire Plais - Domitille Vielle; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in London seeks a Senior Health and Safety Consultant to engage with a large office-based client. The role involves overseeing the Health & Safety Management System, providing high-quality consulting support, and driving operational excellence. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a proactive approach, possess strong legislation knowledge, and engage effectively with senior leadership. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract with strong opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced maternity/paternity and sick pay

Flexible benefits package

Training and development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Lead the Health & Safety Management System for UK-based matters.
• Provide high-quality consulting support to clients.
• Identify areas for improvement and propose solutions.
• Engage with senior leadership and influence decision making.
• Enhance the client’s H&S management system.

Skills

Proactive approach to Health & Safety

Strong commitment to continuous learning

Experience with UK and Ireland H&S legislation

Ability to engage with senior leadership

Education

Level 3 Health & Safety qualification

Level 6 Health & Safety qualification in progress

GCSE in English Language and Mathematics

Job description

Job Title

SeniorHealth and Safety Consultant

Location

London (Site based)

Salary

Competitive + enhanced maternity/paternity and sick pay + further fantastic benefits package

Type

12-month FTC

About the Role

We are growing Health and Safety team and looking for an experienced Senior Health and Safety Consultant to provide high-quality consulting support to an office-based client with a large number of employees to achieve operational excellence by delivering SMS-related services and support in identifying innovative solutions and services. This is a 12-month fixed term contract with a possibility of becoming permanent.

Responsibilities involve

• Lead and maintain the organisation’s Health & Safety Management System, acting as the primary point of contact for all UK based H&S matters.
• Demonstrate a driven, proactive and customer centric approach, consistently seeking practical, value adding solutions.
• Show a strong commitment to continuous learning and development, both technically and in soft skill capability.
• This role requires more than compliance or “box ticking”. You will be confident in identifying areas for improvement, constructively challenging existing approaches and proposing effective, evidence-based solutions.
• Bring experience engaging with senior leadership at all levels, influencing decision making and negotiating meaningful change.
• Possess solid knowledge of UK and Ireland H&S legislation. While detailed international expertise is not required, you must be capable of undertaking reactive research, interpreting legislative requirements and applying them appropriately across multiple jurisdictions.
• Work fully embedded within the corporate office environment of a leading law firm, operating as part of the client’s internal Health & Safety Team while being supported by the wider Bureau Veritas network.
• Benefit from an exceptional opportunity to partner with a high performing client and contribute to a mature, forward thinking safety culture.
• Gain ongoing professional development through hands on experience supporting and enhancing the client’s H&S management system across the business.
• Access opportunities for further soft skills development and formal qualifications aligned to the role and your personal development plan.

Skills and Experience

• Lead and maintain the organisation’s Health & Safety Management System, acting as the primary point of contact for all UK based H&S matters.
• Demonstrate a driven, proactive and customer centric approach, consistently seeking practical, value adding solutions.
• Show a strong commitment to continuous learning and development, both technically and in soft skill capability.
• This role requires more than compliance or “box ticking”. You will be confident in identifying areas for improvement, constructively challenging existing approaches and proposing effective, evidence-based solutions.
• Bring experience engaging with senior leadership at all levels, influencing decision making and negotiating meaningful change.
• Possess solid knowledge of UK and Ireland H&S legislation. While detailed international expertise is not required, you must be capable of undertaking reactive research, interpreting legislative requirements and applying them appropriately across multiple jurisdictions.
• Work fully embedded within the corporate office environment of a leading law firm, operating as part of the client’s internal Health & Safety Team while being supported by the wider Bureau Veritas network.
• Benefit from an exceptional opportunity to partner with a high performing client and contribute to a mature, forward thinking safety culture.
• Gain ongoing professional development through hands on experience supporting and enhancing the client’s H&S management system across the business.
• Access opportunities for further soft skills development and formal qualifications aligned to the role and your personal development plan.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Health & Safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety).
• Actively working towards a Level 6 Health & Safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety).
• GCSE (or equivalent) at Grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics.

What’s in it for you

We aim to cultivate a supportive learning environment so team members can enjoy development and progression alongside an interesting, technically challenging career.

We offer both core and flexible benefits, a competitive salary and industry leading training and development to support you throughout your career.