Health, Safety and Fire Consultant

Health, Safety and Fire Consultant
Location: Field Based - London and the South
Salary: £45k - 55k per year
Job type Permanent
About us
At William Martin, part of the SRC division, we’re transforming health and safety compliance into a foundation for resilience and success. With deep industry expertise and innovative tools, we help businesses navigate regulatory challenges with confidence.
Join our team and be part of a future where compliance drives sustainable growth and success. At William Martin, we’re more than a safety partner—we’re your pathway to excellence.
Due to continued growth, we are looking for Health, Safety and Fire Safety professionals to join us!
About the role
Join a team where your expertise drives real change! Reporting to the Team Manager, you’ll play a key role in delivering top-notch consultancy services tailored to client needs. Your work will involve conducting comprehensive risk assessments, carrying out detailed surveys and performing thorough audits to ensure safety and compliance. With opportunities to collaborate closely with our talented technical managers, you’ll work on impactful projects that challenge and inspire. If you're passionate about making environments safer and want to be part of a supportive, expert-driven team, this opportunity is calling your name!
The role would suit an experienced and independent H&S/ fire safety professional who has worked within consultancy setting previously, offering a range of H&S services to clients and is able to liaise with various stakeholders.
What you’ll be getting up to
• Conducting Risk Assessments, Surveys, and Audits.
• Review all relevant documentation before and during site visits using Meridian.
• Identify and assess all applicable areas, people, activities, equipment, systems, and plant during visits.
• Clearly document inaccessible areas in reports for transparency.
• Ensure all site equipment is properly installed, maintained, and used safely with the required certifications.
• Identify hazards and conduct thorough risk assessments.
• Hold ‘close-out’ meetings with clients (in person or via phone) to summarise actions, explain reasoning, and discuss resolution options, ensuring clients are fully briefed.
• Generate reports using the Report Writer App where possible, ensuring compliance with client protocols and William Martin Compliance service standards.
• Deliver timely, accurate, and thoroughly reviewed reports in line with client SLAs before uploading to Meridian.
• Address post-visit client queries promptly and professionally, maintaining SLA standards.
• Build and sustain strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Work in line with client-specific protocols, policies, and any guidance from Account Directors or Technical Account Managers.
• Providing Practical Risk Reduction Solutions:
• Offer pragmatic, actionable advice to help clients reduce risks and comply with health and safety and fire safety as well as best practices.
• Maintain good communications with the Client Services Team, Technical Account Managers and Account Directors. In particular, ensuring that the appropriate people are promptly informed of any intolerable risks (resulting in Priority 1 Actions) identified during site visits, changes to the scheduled arrangements or incidents that occur during working hours including while travelling to / from site.
• Follow William Martin Compliance risk assessments to work safely and report relevant issues to the Consultancy or Service Directors.
• Continuously develop professional competence and maintain relevant memberships by keeping up with changes in legislation, guidance, and industry best practices.
• Always adhere to professional codes of conduct.
• Identify opportunities to enhance William Martin Compliance’s service standards and deliver exceptional client experiences.
• Maintain cultural awareness and sensitivity when interacting with clients.
• Participate in consultant meetings and training sessions as required.
• Consultants with suitable qualifications and experience may be tasked with delivering bespoke health and safety or fire safety training to clients.
What we're looking for
We are looking for an individual with experience in conducting risk assessments, surveys and audits, as well as holding recognised qualifications in this field. In order to excel in this role, you will need a relevant degree or equivalent qualification, as well as the ability to work independently with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Strong communication skills, a willingness to travel extensively (approximately 60%), and multi-disciplinary knowledge, including environmental insights and advanced fire safety expertise, are also key to success.
Must-haves:
• Possess suitable qualifications and extensive experience in the required technical disciplines.
• Maintain relevant professional memberships and stay updated on industry advancements.
• Demonstrate strong IT skills, including the ability to effectively use industry-specific software and tools.
• Exhibit exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Willing and able to travel extensively, with approximately 60% travel expected.
• Show initiative, working independently with a proactive approach to identifying and solving problems.
• Bring multi-disciplinary knowledge, including environmental insights, access auditing expertise, and advanced fire safety understanding.
• Personable and approachable, with an enthusiastic and motivational nature and an overall passion for excellence when it comes to front line customer service.
Nice-to-haves:
• Familiarity with property management and facilities management practices.
• Certification or third-party accreditation for conducting fire risk assessments.
• Ideally have 2-3 years working experience within a professional consultancy environment in a client facing role.
Why Join William Martin?
We put people first—whether it’s our customers or our colleagues. When you join us, you’ll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. We’ll give you the tools and opportunities to succeed, while ensuring you feel valued every step of the way.
Some of our benefits
We believe in supporting our team both professionally and personally.
Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:
• Location: Field Based - London and the South
• Salary: £45-55k+ per annum with a benefits package including a car allowance if you drive
• Annual leave: 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Wellbeing: Simply Health plan, gym discounts, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexibility: Charity days and religious holiday swaps.
• Learning: Online learning resources and professional development support.
• Extras: Cycle-to-work scheme and retail discounts