Senior Health & Safety Consultant
Senior Health & Safety Consultant – Spider is recruiting on behalf of a consultancy service based in Witham, Essex who are looking for an experienced full-time, permanent Senior Health & Safety Consultant to join their team in this exciting hybrid/remote role.
Why work for them
They specialise in expert HSEQ consulting, dedicated to providing tailored solutions that help their clients maintain safe, compliant, and efficient workplaces. By joining them, you will have the unique opportunity to be at the beginning of something new and exciting. As a growing business, they are looking for passionate, driven professionals who want to be part of their journey and contribute to something meaningful.
Fantastic company benefits include:
Competitive Salary: On offer is a competitive salary of £45,000-£55,000 per annum based on experience, plus Bonus scheme
Holiday: 20 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas Closedown
Pension scheme
Free parking
Employee extras such as private medical insurance, death-in-service cover, SAGE employee perks, sick pay, flexible working, company vehicle or allowance, ongoing development, and the chance to grow within a supportive & dynamic consultancy.
About the role:
As a Senior Health & Safety Consultant, you will be providing expert advice and practical support to clients, guiding them through compliance challenges and assisting in the creation of safer workplaces. You will work closely with a diverse range of clients, leading projects that drive safety culture and ensuring that their operations meet industry standards. Working hours will be 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Lead the delivery of Health & Safety consultancy services, ensuring exceptional service and compliance outcomes for key clients.
Conduct and oversee comprehensive site inspections, audits, and risk assessments, providing expert guidance to mitigate risks effectively.
Develop, review, and implement tailored risk assessments, method statements, safety policies, and management systems.
Mentor junior consultants, providing coaching and support to foster their professional development.
Stay abreast of industry developments and legislative changes, ensuring they are effectively embedded across client operations.
About you:
As a Senior Health & Safety Consultant, you will bring a minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in a similar role, this is essential. Possess a strong understanding of UK regulations and industry standards. Proven experience of developing, implementing, and auditing integrated management systems aligned to ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001. You will have a full UK Driving Licence and be flexible with traveling to sites. Hold relevant qualifications, including NEBOSH is essential and CertIOSH or Chartered IOSH is highly desirable. Significant expertise in CDM Regulations 2015, including experience as Principal Designer and/or Principal Contractor advisor. Additional specialist certifications (e.g., Fire Risk Assessment, Asbestos Management, Mental Health First Aid, Environmental Management, Temporary Works Coordinator) are advantageous.
If you have all the relevant skills and experience for the Senior Health & Safety Consultant role and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Additional keywords: Senior, Health & Safety Consultant, Compliance, NEBOSH General Certificate, Diploma Health and Safety, Chartered IOSH, CMIOSH, GradIOSH, CDM Regulations 2015, ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, CHAS SafeContractor.
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