The HSQE Partnership
Health And Safety Consultant

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Health & Safety Consultant | CDM, RISQS & ISO Management Systems
đ Leigh, Greater Manchester (with travel to client sites as required)
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Full Time | Permanent
đˇ Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits
đ Monday â Friday
The HSQE Partnership has been helping organisations stay safe, compliant and profitable for over 9 years. As a people-focused consultancy, we place real value on our team and the strong relationships we build with our clients, delivering practical tailored solutions that make a genuine difference.
Due to continued growth, we're looking for an experienced Health & Safety Consultant to join our expanding team.
This is an excellent opportunity to work across a diverse client portfolio in a consultancy environment, delivering health and safety consultancy, supporting RISQS and contractor accreditations, advising on CDM compliance, and developing ISO management systems that help organisations achieve and maintain high standards.
What we can offer you
- Competitive salary and excellent benefits package
- Car allowance
- Electric Car Scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Company pension
- Professional development and training support
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Birthday leave
- Annual Staff Wellbeing Day
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to work with a wide range of clients and sectors
The Role
This role is varied and client facing, that combines technical expertise with relationship building and consultancy skills. You'll work with organisations across multiple industries, helping them achieve compliance, maintain high standards and continuously improve their health, safety, quality and environmental performance.
As a Health & Safety Consultant, youâll advise a diverse range of clients, providing expert support across:
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- CDM Regulations & Principal Designer Services
- RISQS & Contractor Accreditation Support
- ISO Management Systems (45001, 9001, 14001)
- Auditing, Compliance Reviews & Risk Management
- Training, Advisory & Client Support
Key Responsibilities
- Provide competent person health and safety support to a portfolio of clients
- Conduct audits, inspections, risk assessments and compliance reviews
- Develop and maintain health & safety policies, procedures and management systems
- Support clients with contractor accreditations including RISQS, CHAS, SMAS, Achilles, UVDB and Constructionline
- Assist clients in implementing and maintaining ISO 45001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 management systems
- Deliver practical advice on legislation, compliance and industry best practice
- Support organisations in meeting their obligations under the CDM Regulations
- Undertake or support Principal Designer and CDM Advisor duties
- Deliver health & safety training, toolbox talks and awareness sessions
- Prepare audit reports, compliance documentation and improvement plans
- Build trusted relationships and provide commercially focused consultancy support
The Requirements & Desirable Capabilities
Essential:
- NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum)
- Experience working as a Health & Safety Consultant, Advisor or a similar role
- Strong knowledge of RISQS and contractor accreditation schemes
- Experience supporting ISO management systems, particularly ISO 45001
- Experience conducting audits and compliance reviews
- Excellent communication and report writing skills
- Ability to manage multiple client projects
- Full UK driving licence


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Highly Desirable:
- Experience within the rail, utility and construction sectors
- Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations
- Principal Designer or CDM Advisor experience
- IOSH membership (TechIOSH, GradIOSH or CMIOSH)
- Experience with integrated management systems
Advantageous:
- Knowledge of the Building Safety Act
Who Weâre Looking For
We're looking for a proactive, client-focused Health & Safety professional who enjoys building strong relationships and delivering practical, commercially focused solutions. You'll be confident working across consultancy, compliance, accreditation and management systems, with the ability to provide clear, pragmatic advice that adds real value to clients.
The ideal candidate will be organised, adaptable and self-motivated, with strong communication skills and a genuine passion for helping organisations improve standards, achieve compliance and create safer working environments.
Most importantly, you'll share our commitment to exceptional service and building long-term partnerships with our clients.
Why Join The HSQE Partnership?
Weâre passionate about people. We believe that by investing in our team, we create an environment where individuals can develop their skills, grow their careers, and tell us how we can help you achieve your goals. In return this enables us to deliver exceptional service and the best outcomes for our clients.
As a growing consultancy, youâll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work, expand your expertise, and be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, professional development and long-term success.
Interested in joining our team? Weâd love to hear from you! Click âAPPLYâ or send your CV and cover letter to kwoods@hsqe-partnership.co.uk
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