Job Ref: 212609015

Date: 2020-10-16 16:32:01

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An award-winning employer, our people are trusted and responsible, believing in what they do with a clear commitment to contribute to transforming the world we live in and shaping a world of trust. Bureau Veritas operates in a wide range of sectors, delivering Testing, Inspection and Certification services to some of the world's biggest household names. With more than 400,000 global clients and a reputation for quality, we are at the forefront of service and innovation.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we have worked hard to create a supportive and engaging working environment, which is open and inclusive and individuals are given the opportunity to fulfil their potential and really leave their mark.

Role: Senior Health, Safety & Fire Consultant

Location: Field based

We are looking for an experienced Consultant to join our team of industry experts delivering consultancy services that will help ensure compliance, improve safety and boost performance.

As a Senior Health, Safety and Fire Consultant for Bureau Veritas, you would be responsible for delivering technically excellent health and safety and fire risk requirements, aligned to client requirements, across a large portfolio of high-profile corporate organisations.

Make an impact doing work you can be proud of at Bureau Veritas. Contribute to a global mission to enhance standards with integrity, and help us create safer buildings for society to live and work in.

Key Responsibilities

* To undertake a variety of site audits and risk assessments and inspections proficiently at clients' premises including; Health & Safety risk assessments & Fire risk assessments, demonstrating a sound understanding of legislation.
* Write risk assessments, safe system of work, client specific policies, reports, work instructions, risk assessments and method statements for a wide range of issues.
* Develop proactive risk management strategies for clients.
* Deliver general, professional and competent health and safety and fire safety advice to clients.
* Carry out accident investigations, analyse trends, produce reports and aid in the preparation of a legal defence should this prove necessary.
* Devise, develop and deliver Risk Management strategies for assigned clients and act in support of clients assigned to your colleagues.
* Conduct liability surveys and produce associated report / risk recommendations in line with processes and procedures.
* Deliver second party food inspections
* Provide tender responses to client requests for work and input into large bids through the Bid Support Team.
* Prepare Fire Risk Assessments and Health & Safety fee proposals and contribute to large proposals/marketing documentation for the development of this work including framework agreements.
* Providing key client contact for agreed projects and undertaking appropriate assessments and consultancy in various sectors, including, but not limited to the following; offices, commercial properties, factories, all sleeping risks (hotel, residential flats, residential care etc.) and education buildings.
* Execute and complete projects on time and within budget.
* Ensuring projects are technically correct, demonstrating knowledge, experience and sound understanding of legislation.

Profile: Candidate requirements include:
* Qualified to Grad IOSH or CMIOSH level
* Membership of IFE – Graduate level or higher (GIFireE)
* Proven consultancy experience
* Experienced in the organisation and planning of personal work load
* Experienced in fulfilling role of day to day site contact for the business and its clients
* A good background knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
* Ability to build lasting relationships with clients a
* A flexible approach to working with a  willingness to travel
* Full UK driving licence

LEADERS IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION
Only Bureau Veritas can offer:
* Structured development programmes, from apprentice to chartered engineer, to help you fulfil your potential, including face to face and e-learning programmes
* The opportunity to deliver excellence for high profile clients, including some of the world's most recognised brands
* A long list of awards recognition including Top Employer eight years in a row and continued success in the RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards

Plus:
* Comprehensive financial package including competitive salary and allowances, defined contribution pension, 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, various insurances including Private Health Insurance and other flexible benefits to suit individual requirements

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