Principal Health and Safety Consultant

Principal Health and Safety Consultant required for a 9-month fixed-term contract in Central London, supporting the relocation of a 2,000-employee corporate business to new facilities. This hybrid role includes 3 days on-site and 2 days remote each week.

You will lead the end-to-end health and safety programme, covering pre-occupation compliance, building readiness, stakeholder coordination, safety assurance and post-occupation management.

This Principal Health and Safety Consultant role includes:

Working in accordance with an established 45001 Management System.

Leading the end-to-end health and safety mobilisation plan for the new building.

Ensuring full pre-occupation compliance, including fire safety, statutory documentation, building services and accessibility.

Reviewing and signing off key safety documentation, including RAMS, fire strategy and commissioning records.

Acting as the primary health and safety lead across client, owner operator and on-site contractors.

Providing expert guidance, challenging where appropriate and driving accountability across all parties.

Leading on-site safety during move-in, managing risks, access and contractor activity.

Establishing post-occupation health and safety systems, including audits, inspections, fire drills and compliance checks.

Ensuring the building meets all UK regulatory requirements prior to handover and occupation.

Supporting a safe transition into business-as-usual FM operations.

Qualifications

NEBOSH Diploma (or Level 6/7 Health and Safety equivalent).

CMIOSH preferred.

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor qualification.

Recognised fire safety qualification.

Experience

Significant relevant or transferable Health and Safety experience, ideally including consultancy or client delivery/facing experience within corporate environments.

Proven delivery of office moves, major workplace transitions would be advantageous.

Experience conducting pre-occupation checks and supporting safe building commissioning.

This 9-month fixed-term Principal Health and Safety Consultant role offers £60,000–£65,000 plus car allowance and full benefits.