Health & Safety Principal Consultant

About Environment & Safety

SOCOTEC’s Environment and Safety team provides expert environmental, health and safety consultancy and compliance services that help organisations manage risk, protect people and safeguard the environment. Our services include environmental monitoring and consultancy, water safety and hygiene solutions with Legionella risk assessments and water system management, fire safety consultancy and inspections, occupational hygiene assessments and workplace exposure monitoring, and specialist advisory support on regulatory and sustainability challenges. We use industry-leading tools and science-based approaches to deliver accurate data, practical guidance and innovative solutions that ensure compliance with UK legislation, minimise environmental impact and create healthier, safer workplaces for clients

What's in it for you?

Your expertise deserves recognition. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday (with the option to buy more), an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition programmes, family-friendly support, exclusive retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, and an enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK & Ireland are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Health & Safety Principal Consultant 

Join SOCOTEC as a Health & Safety Principal Consultant and play a key role in delivering high-quality compliance services that help clients manage risk, meet their legal obligations, and keep people safe.

As part of our growing Environment & Safety Division, you’ll provide professional consultancy services across a range of disciplines, with particular expertise in Health & Safety, Fire, Legionella and/or Training. You’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality client services in accordance with SOCOTEC’s policies, procedures and professional standards, while keeping up to date with relevant technical and legal developments to ensure our clients receive the highest standards of compliance support.

We’re looking for an experienced, proactive and dependable consultant who can work independently while supporting and developing colleagues across the team. You’ll be expected to maintain your professional qualifications, memberships and CPD, contribute to peer reviews and technical committees, and provide technical leadership within your areas of competence. If you’re passionate about professional excellence, enjoy sharing your expertise and want to help shape the quality of consultancy services delivered by SOCOTEC, this is your opportunity to make a real impact — and wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride.

Responsibilities 

• To deliver fee earning services at the highest level
• Clearly recognise the need to maintain and develop their professional skills and support consultancy team to achieve their potential
• Ensure that work is carried out in accordance with relevant instructions
• Responsible for the delivery of high quality compliance services to a number of clients of SOCOTEC and to ensure that all work delivered to clients complies with SOCOTEC’s group policies and procedures
• Specialise in the high-quality delivery of at least 2 but preferably 3 of the consultancy areas within SOCOTEC (H&S, Fire, Legionella, Training)
• Contribute to the on going technical and legal updates that affect services and client support to ensure that Socotec are delivering to the highest standards of compliance
• To ensure that all documents are submitted to the office in a timely fashion and ensure the highest standards of administration
• The consultant will ensure that all professional memberships are maintained. The Operations Manager will confirm which professional memberships are required and endorsed by the company
• The consultant will ensure that they maintain individual CPD in line with memberships and accreditations
• To be and set out as a good example to all staff and to support junior and other team members to meet the high standards of consultancy services set by Socotec UK
• Achieve and maintain the highest qualification levels determined by SOCOTEC for the relevant consultancy disciplines
• To form part of the peer review team within SOCOTEC
• To engage and participate in relevant subject specific Technical Committees and support the work of any Technical Groups set up in their competency areas
• To lead (where appropriate) and take responsibility and support the work of any Technical Groups set up in their competency areas
• To undertake such other responsibilities that might reasonably be required by the company

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent is the minimum requirement
• To be a Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) or equivalent
• To be registered on the consultants register OSHCR if requested by Operational Manager

Why SOCOTEC?

Join a thriving community of over 2,000 industry professionals who are passionate about making a real difference. At SOCOTEC UK, we're not just delivering services - we're shaping the future of testing, inspection, and certification across the nation.

What sets us apart? Our people. We've built our reputation on attracting exceptional talent like you and empowering them to deliver excellence at every turn. Our comprehensive range of TIC services means you'll have the opportunity to work on diverse, challenging projects that truly matter.

In this role, you won't just be another employee - you'll be a key player in our continued success story. Your expertise will directly contribute to our mission of building a safer, more sustainable world, while you grow your career alongside some of the industry's finest professionals.

Your Career, Your Way

Build a traditional career path or explore opportunities across multiple disciplines - all within SOCOTEC. Your choice, your direction.

Work Your Way

Local, national, or global projects. Office-based, remote, or hybrid. We offer the flexibility that empowers you to perform at your best.

Committed to Your Growth

From day one, you'll have access to comprehensive training, mentorship, and development programs. We support every step of your professional journey. #YouGrowWeGrow

Think you've got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.