Principal H&S Consultant

Principal Health & Safety Consultant (Fixed Term Contract)

Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days per week onsite)
Contract: 9–12-month FTC
Salary: Competitive + enhanced maternity & sick pay + comprehensive benefits package

A Senior HSE Leadership Opportunity – Fixed Term Impact

We are seeking an experienced Principal Health & Safety Consultant to join Bureau Veritas on a 9–12 month fixed‑term contract, embedded within a complex corporate environment in London.

This role will appeal to senior HSE professionals from corporate, in‑house or secondment backgrounds who enjoy operating at leadership level, influencing decision‑making, and providing calm, proportionate, and authoritative Health & Safety advice in high‑profile settings.

You will operate as a trusted advisor, acting as a natural extension of the client’s leadership team while maintaining clear alignment with Bureau Veritas governance, professional standards and ethical frameworks.

The Role

As Principal Health & Safety Consultant, you will:

• Act as the primary HSE adviser within the client organisation
• Build credibility and trusted relationships with senior leaders, managers and operational teams
• Provide clear, pragmatic advice on UK Health & Safety legislation, risk management and best practice
• Support both strategic and day‑to‑day operational decision‑making with balanced professional judgement
• Review, shape and challenge risk assessments, policies and safe systems of work
• Lead and support incident response, investigations and learning where required
• Influence and reinforce positive safety culture and behaviours
• Maintain delivery within the agreed scope while managing expectations confidently
• Escalate material risks or concerns through appropriate Bureau Veritas governance routes
• Support assurance activity including audits, inspections and reviews
• Deliver high‑quality reporting, documentation and insights
• Engage regularly with BV line management and account leadership
• Contribute to continuous improvement and knowledge‑sharing across the BV network

Who This Role Is For

This opportunity is particularly suited to you if you are:

• A Principal / Senior Health & Safety professional seeking a fixed‑term, client‑embedded role
• Experienced operating within large corporate, professional services or complex multi‑site environments
• Comfortable providing senior‑level challenge and influence while maintaining strong rapport
• Looking to make an immediate, hands‑on impact without a long‑term permanent commitment

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)
• Chartered or working towards Chartered status (CMIOSH or equivalent)
• Significant experience operating at a senior HSE level within complex organisations
• Strong working knowledge of UK H&S legislation and recognised standards
• Proven ability to operate autonomously in a high‑trust, embedded advisory role

Desirable Experience

• Experience in client‑embedded, secondment or in‑house advisory roles
• Lead Auditor qualification (ISO 45001 / ISO 14001)
• Background in large corporate, regulated or multi‑site environments
• Understanding of human factors, safety culture or organisational performance

What’s In It for You

• A high‑profile fixed‑term opportunity operating at senior leadership level
• Exposure to a complex corporate environment with real influence and autonomy
• Competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including:
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Professional membership fees covered
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
• Flexible benefits (cycle to work, tech scheme, dental, gym, travel insurance)
• Employee Assistance Programme and paid volunteering

Why Bureau Veritas?

Bureau Veritas is a global leader in testing, inspection and certification, recognised as a Top Employer for nine consecutive years. We pride ourselves on operating with integrity, professionalism and technical excellence while creating an environment where experienced professionals can thrive, even on a fixed‑term basis.