Job Description

Health & Safety Consultant

Client‑Embedded | Development‑Focused | Professional Services

At Bureau Veritas, we support organisations to manage risk responsibly, proportionately and with confidence. We’re now looking for a Health & Safety Consultant to join our team, working in a client‑embedded environment and supporting the day‑to‑day delivery of high‑quality Health & Safety services.

This role is ideal for a developing H&S professional who wants hands‑on experience in a complex operational setting, exposure to senior stakeholders, and a clear pathway toward Diploma and Chartered progression.

The Role

As a Health & Safety Consultant, you’ll work closely with client stakeholders and senior Bureau Veritas consultants, supporting practical and compliant Health & Safety delivery.

You will:

• Support day‑to‑day Health & Safety activities within a client‑embedded environment
• Work collaboratively with client teams and BV colleagues to deliver agreed H&S support
• Assist in the development, review and maintenance of risk assessments, policies and safe systems of work
• Provide advice on Health & Safety legislation and best practice, with appropriate support and supervision
• Support incident reporting, investigations and follow‑up actions
• Contribute to audits, inspections and assurance activities
• Maintain clear, accurate records, reports and documentation
• Attend meetings and site activities aligned with your role and scope
• Escalate risks, issues or uncertainties to Senior or Principal Consultants as appropriate
• Operate in line with client site rules, Bureau Veritas governance, technical frameworks and Code of Ethics

This is a hands‑on consultancy role where learning, development and professional judgement are actively supported.

Who This Role Is For

This opportunity will suit you if you:

• Have experience in a Health & Safety advisory, consultancy or operational role
• Are confident working within client or site‑based environments
• Want to build technical capability and consultancy skills under senior guidance
• Are working toward professional recognition and long‑term progression in Health & Safety

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
• Working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and guidance
• Experience supporting Health & Safety activities in an advisory or operational setting

Desirable

• NEBOSH Diploma or progression toward Diploma level
• Graduate or Technician IOSH membership (or working toward Chartered status)
• Experience in client‑embedded or multi‑site environments
• Exposure to audits or management systems (e.g. ISO 45001)

Skills & Personal Attributes

• Clear, professional communication style
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
• Willingness to learn, develop and take ownership of assigned tasks
• Professional and courteous approach with clients and colleagues
• Confidence to ask questions and escalate concerns appropriately
• Adaptable, resilient and comfortable working in busy operational environments
• Alignment with Bureau Veritas values and ethical standards

What’s in It for You?

We offer a supportive, structured environment where consultants can develop professionally while working on meaningful, real‑world client challenges

Core benefits include:

• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Paid professional membership subscriptions
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid volunteering days

Flexible benefits include:

• Cycle to Work scheme
• Technology purchase scheme
• Travel and dental insurance
• Gym and retail discounts
• Holiday buy and sell options
• Give As You Earn scheme