Health, Safety & Fire Advisor in Birmingham, West Midlands

Health, Safety & Fire Consultant / Advisor

UK-wide | Field-based

Circa £47,000, negotiable, plus £5,400 annual car allowance

You will be joining as a Health, Safety & Fire Consultant / Advisor to work on a dedicated client account, supporting a substantial and growing portfolio of sites across the UK. The role covers facilities and property services, including minor works and refurbishment, offering a varied mix of operational safety, auditing and advisory work.

Working as part of the client’s team, alongside their in-house Health & Safety Lead and with support from an experienced consultancy team, you’ll take ownership of a rolling audit programme, completing several site visits each week. You’ll turn findings into practical recommendations, work with managers to close out actions and identify improvements across the wider business. Your remit will also include reviewing RAMS, policies and safe systems of work, supporting incident investigations, advising on CDM and fire safety matters, and helping develop management systems aligned with ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001.

This would suit someone who enjoys being out on site, building relationships with operational teams and giving clear, proportionate advice that works in practice.

You’ll need:

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 qualification.
• CMIOSH status, or be actively working towards chartership.
• A Level 4 or 5 fire risk assessment qualification.
• Experience in facilities, property or multi-site support services.
• Working knowledge of CDM 2015 and experience managing ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 systems.
• Experience conducting audits, reviewing RAMS and investigating incidents.
• A full UK driving licence.

Regular UK-wide travel and overnight stays are essential, with remote working for reports, documentation and meetings between visits. Mileage expenses and an overnight food allowance are provided, alongside support from the wider consultancy team.