Principal Fire, Health and Safety Consultant

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

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Principal Fire, Health and Safety Consultant, London

Client:

Shirley Parsons

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

30.03.2025

Expiry Date:

14.05.2025

Job Description:

Principal Fire, Health & Safety Consultant

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 within the Health, Safety, and Risk Division (HSR). 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 London area, with regional and UK travel required.

The Principal Consultant will be responsible for:

1. Conduct Fire, Health, and Safety Risk Assessments primarily in residential sectors across London and further afield.
2. Provide expert advice and advocacy to clients, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, including BAFE SP205 and Type 4 Fire Risk Assessments.
3. Develop emergency and evacuation plans, including tenant-specific strategies.
4. Lead and deliver client-specific projects, acting as a competent person.
5. Provide corporate management advice, conduct gap analysis, and implement fire and health & safety management systems.

The Principal Consultant will have:

1. Extensive consultancy experience in fire, health & safety across residential, commercial, industrial, and retail sectors.
2. Strong knowledge of fire and safety legislation, including British Standards, Building Regulations Approved Document B, Approved Documents M and K, and CDM 2015 Regulations.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, adept at client engagement and team leadership.
4. Membership of IFSM or IFE, with recognised Fire Risk Assessment qualifications and a diploma-level qualification in health & safety (CMIOSH or working toward).
5. Familiarity with the BAFE SP205 Validation process; experience with Type 4 Fire Risk Assessments and DSEAR is desirable.