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Our client is undergoing international growth and broadening their activities in the field of Regulatory Affairs. Services range from product safety, consumer safety and industrial safety to dangerous substances policies. They have a leading position in the field of REACH services and other components of Chemicals Management and advise businesses and authorities on the responsible and safe handling of the risks of dangerous substances and products for man and the environment. Clients are national as well as international multinationals, branches and various authorities in the chemical sector.

As an experienced Ecotoxicologist you are involved in the implementation of various consultancy services with regard to product safety and environmental risks. You assess research in the environmental dangers and risks of hazardous substances and products for businesses and authorities on the basis of available test results and literature. These assessments often take place in the framework of legislation (Regulatory Affairs), such as REACH. You have knowledge on the environmental risks of substances for the relevant organisms (water, soil) and the various topics (toxicity, bioaccumulation, degradability and behaviour in the environment) and you are able to fill any voids in knowledge (read across or additional research). In this function it is important that you are able to translate the results of your work into implications for the businesses of our clients.

Your qualifications and experience
· You have a University or similar level education in environmental and natural sciences, chemistry, biology and/or (eco)toxicology, possibly followed by a scientific doctorate in (eco)toxicology
. You are preferably Eurotox registered
· You have practical experience in testing substances in accordance with international guidelines (OECD, EU)
· You are experienced in Chemicals Management and have preferably developed a network within the industrial sector, expert institutes and the authorities
· You are aware of models for the spread of and exposure to substances, toxicological risk assessments, QSARS and data management
· You are used to working independently
· You are able to work efficiently in multidisciplinary teams
· You have good communicative abilities and are market and client focussed
· You are able to write advisory reports, also in English.

Benefits
The company offers a working environment with ambition and growth in which you can contribute to the strategic expansion of their activities. The working atmosphere is characterised by professionalism and collegiality in which the key factors are formed by the development of the organisation and its employees. They combine this with an excellent package of flexible employment conditions.

 

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Our client is one of the leading multi-disciplinary environmental consultancies in Ireland. They specialise in strategic planning, environmental impact assessment and the evaluation of environmental policy for both public and private sector organisations. They have an excellent opportunity for a Consultant to join their team in Cork.

For this position, candidates must have a minimum of 5 years relevant experience, preferably in industry or as a consultant to industry on environmental, health and safety matters. Knowledge of PPC Permit applications and variation processes for a number of industry sectors would be an advantage, including compliance with Permit requirements, improvement programmes, etc. Ideally with a chemical or environmental engineering background you will have experience of working with company operations and delivering engineering solutions that improve environmental performance.

A Bachelors degree in engineering or environmental science is essential.

 

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Our client is seeking a Technical Director - Risk & Safety to join their consulting firm in London or Manchester. The company is one of the world's leading providers of environmental, health, and safety management and technical consulting services.

The successful applicant will provide technical lead to a team of consultants, delivering high profile projects, generating new business and developing excellent client relationships. You will also play a key role in further developing the company's Risk Business and enhancing their reputation as a leading global provider of technical risk and safety services.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
· Provide technical leadership and line management to a team of Risk & Safety consultants
· Manage and provide technical lead for high profile Risk & Safety projects in the Oil & Gas sector (experience of other sectors such as chemical or mining would be advantageous)
· Establish and develop long-term senior level relationships with clients in order to identify new opportunities and generate further business
· Prepare proposals offering an in-depth understanding of clients needs and values and proposing effective solutions to ensure the best chance of success
· Directs projects, selecting the best team, effectively negotiating objectives, deliverables and contractual arrangements and ensuring project profitability in order to ensure projects are delivered to agreed specification, on time and within budget
· To provide advice to clients within the Oil & Gas industry (and other sectors such as chemical or mining) on the latest developments in Safety and Risk Assessment
· Contribute to the overall development of the company's Risk & Safety business, working with the team Partners to generate ideas for new services and ways to improve existing ones in order for the company to grow as a business
· Raise the company's profile in Risk & Safety by presenting papers at key international conferences and participate in supporting the development of their global Risk Practise

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE
· A degree (2.1 or higher), and preferably a Masters or similar, in Chemical Engineering or other science or engineering degree relevant to technical Risk and Safety assessment for major hazard industries
· Strong knowledge of Oil & Gas sector (preferably including LNG), and additionally knowledge of other areas such as mining, chemical and process industries
· Knowledge of Risk and Safety Assessment techniques in relation to international standards and familiarity with latest UK regulatory developments relevant to major hazard industries
· Ability to advice clients on key Risk & Safety issues relating to the Oil & Gas sector
· Excellent relationship building skills with strong influencing and collaborative working skills
· Entrepreneurial thinking with the ability to identify opportunities to extend own practice and looking for ways to grow the business and leverage opportunities
· Excellent communication skills - including oral, written, and presentation
· Strong analytical and problem solving skills

EXPERIENCE
· Demonstrable recent consultancy experience of working at a senior level on Oil & Gas sector risk and safety assessment projects, gained through direct dealings with major oil and gas operators either in the UK or internationally
· Proven and impressive track record of developing excellent client relationships and of winning new business
· Solid experience in the delivery of a range of Risk and Safety Assessment projects in the Oil & Gas sector including HSE Cases, COMAH cases, QRA, Land-Use planning assessments, HSE Management Systems, etc
· Experience of managing complex projects within the consultancy setting, ideally as a Project Director or similar
· Experience of leading, coaching and developing a team
· Experience in the international mining or petrochemical sectors an advantage
· Experience of assessments at concept, FEED and operational stages an advantage

Travel to other UK offices and overseas locations as required.

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Salary £ 28-35k + car allowance

Our client is one of the leading environmental consultancies in the UK. Due to continued success, they are looking to appoint a Health Impact Assessment Consultant.

The successful applicant will be responsible for coordinating Health Impact Assessment (HIA) and supporting business development in the oil and gas, transport, waste management and urban development markets.

Qualifications and Essential Skills
· Appropriate/related degree
· Human geography / epidemiology / HIA experience
· Quantitative health assessment experience
· Environmental sciences and planning experience
· Consultancy experience

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Our client is a leading global provider of technical risk and safety services they are currently seeking a Technical Director in Risk & Safety to join their consulting firm in London or Manchester. The successful candidate will p rovide technical lead to a team of consultants, delivering high profile projects, generating new business and developing excellent client relationships. 

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide technical leadership and line management to a team of Risk & Safety consultants
• Manage and provide technical lead for high profile Risk & Safety projects in the Oil & Gas sector (experience of other sectors such as chemical or mining would be advantageous)
• Establish and develop long-term senior level relationships with clients in order to identify new opportunities and generate further business
• Prepare proposals offering an in-depth understanding of clients needs and values and proposing effective solutions to ensure the company has the best chance of success
• Directs projects, selecting the best team, effectively negotiating objectives, deliverables and contractual arrangements and ensuring project profitability in order to ensure projects are delivered to agreed specification, on time and within budget
• To provide advice to clients within the Oil & Gas industry (and other sectors such as chemical or mining) on the latest developments in Safety and Risk Assessment
• Contribute to the overall development of the company’s Risk & Safety business, working with the team Partners to generate ideas for new services and ways to improve existing ones in order to grow as a business
• Raise the company’s profile in Risk & Safety by presenting papers at key international conferences and participate in supporting the development of the global Risk Practise

Requirements Include:

• A degree (2.1 or higher), and preferably a Masters or similar, in Chemical Engineering or other science or engineering degree relevant to technical Risk and Safety assessment for major hazard industries
• Strong knowledge of Oil & Gas sector (preferably including LNG), and additionally knowledge of other areas such as mining, chemical and process industries
• Knowledge of Risk and Safety Assessment techniques in relation to international standards and familiarity with latest UK regulatory developments relevant to major hazard industries
• Ability to advise clients on key Risk & Safety issues relating to the Oil & Gas sector
• Excellent relationship building skills with strong influencing and collaborative working skills
• Entrepreneurial thinking with the ability to identify opportunities to extend own practice and looking for ways to grow the business and leverage opportunities
• Excellent communication skills - including oral, written, and presentation
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Experience:

• Demonstrable recent consultancy experience of working at a senior level on Oil & Gas sector risk and safety assessment projects, gained through direct dealings with major oil and gas operators either in the UK or internationally
• Proven and impressive track record of developing excellent client relationships and of winning new business
• Solid experience in the delivery of a range of Risk and Safety Assessment projects in the Oil & Gas sector including HSE Cases, COMAH cases, QRA, Land-Use planning assessments, HSE Management Systems, etc
• Experience of managing complex projects within the consultancy setting, ideally as a Project Director or similar
• Experience of leading, coaching and developing a team
• Experience in the international mining or petrochemical sectors an advantage
• Experience of assessments at concept, FEED and operational stages an advantage

In return our client will offer the successful candidate unrivalled career prospects along with a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

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This role offers an excellent chance to join the business at an exciting time where the opportunity to work with a more diverse client base is pending. With an already strong client base and growing demand in this area, future work will be increasingly varied, interesting and challenging. There is a huge scope for growth and the personal development opportunities that will present themselves through this.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analysis of client regulatory and best practice compliance.
• Provision of evidence supporting observations of non compliance.
• Recommendations for corrective action to remedy non–compliances.
• Producing bespoke general and regulation specific risk assessments.
• Writing client specific policies, work instructions and method statements for a wide range of hazards.
• Development of proactive risk management strategies for clients to minimise their health and safety risk exposure.
• Delivering and developing health and safety management systems.
• Report preparation using approved style and content templates in approved timescales.
• Use of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as required.
• Compliance with internal business systems.
• Make recommendations for improvements in client service and delivery.
• Provide an enthusiastic consultancy role.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

• NEBOSH diploma or equivalent
• Membership of IOSH (essential).
• A detailed understanding of UK Health & Safety Legislation complimented with knowledge of Fire Safety

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Must have health and Safety experience as well as experience of Fire Safety.
• Experience developing and delivering OHSAS 18001 or other health and safety management systems would be preferable.
• Proven experience in a health and safety consultancy environment desirable or alternatively applicants will be required to demonstrate commercial understanding of consultancy.
• Commercial awareness of pricing and profitability.
• Client focussed.
• Must be well organised, with good time management.
• Self motivated and driven.
• A high energy professional capable of influencing clients at all levels.
• Analytical Mind who can bring clarity to difficult situations
• Ability to work well and continue to deliver results under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, gravitas and an ability to establish credibility quickly.
• Ability to work under own initiative without the need for direct day to day management.
• A strong team player.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

In return our client will offer the successful applicant a salary up to 40K (dependent on experience and qualifications) plus an excellent benefits package which includes a Car, Pension and private health care.

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Our client is looking for Health & Safety professionals to work within their Health & Safety Team as a consultant carrying out consultancy related tasks as required by their clients to include; CDM, H&S compliance audits, safety risk assessments, fire risk assessments, COSHH assessments, DSE assessments, formulation of policies, accident investigations, HSG65 Management Reviews etc.

Reporting to the H&S Practice Manager the ideal candidate will be educated to NEBOSH Diploma part 1 or full diploma and have experience in safety consultancy. A full UK driving licence is also required.

The successful applicant will have day-to-day liaison with the H&S Team, especially client project managers and the main duties will include;

• Carrying out risk assessments/compliance audits for clients
• Undertaking incident investigation where required
• Production of and maintenance of H&S policy and Procedures
• Ensuring that clients are kept up to date with health & safety issues.
• Being active in promoting good H&S performance at client sites, Head Office and branch locations.
• To programme, schedule and oversee all work for the clients as required
• Maintain contact with management regarding client portfolios and progress.
• Maintain a detailed work schedule and outlook calendar
• Undertake technical site work at the clients premises as and when necessary
• Prepare and present management reports to the clients as required.

As a multi-national company our client offers an enviable range of benefits which include: - Company Pension, Healthcare, 25 days holiday plus a full range of Flexible Benefits.

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Our client is a global organisation specialising in leading projects in the water, environmental and energy sectors. They currently have an outstanding opportunity for a SHE Quality Advisor (Safety, Health, Environment & Quality Advisor) to work within the SHEQual team.

Key responsibilities will include -
• Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the the company's SHEQual Policies and Systems throughout the businesses
• Tracking the speed and quality of any corrective actions that are raised during the monitoring activities.
• Stopping any work activities where the SHEQual Advisor identifies an imminent danger to people or the environment.
• Keeping up to date with current SHEQual legislation and industry best practice and disseminating this information to all levels of staff throughout the business.
• Providing SHEQual advice to all levels of company employees (e.g. SHEQual systems
• Maintaining an effective relationship with the local Health and Safety Executive, Environmental Agency Officers, other regulators and Clients Health and Safety Representatives within the business.
• Maintain and implement company SHEQual audit / inspection plan within the business.
• Investigating RIDDOR and first aid accidents, incidents, and near misses and liaising with the relevant SHEQual Manager with regards to notification of the relevant enforcing authorities.
• Providing advice with the company's supplier / subcontractor assessments.
• Providing SHEQual Managers with relevant information in a timely manner.
• Contributing to developing, improving and implementing SHEQual policies, procedures and processes.
• Contributing to the SHEQual annual action plans with SHEQual Managers and developing and implementing action plans and targets within the business.
• Identifying training needs and developing and delivering SHEQual training as required.
• Providing the business with advice on the implementation of company's SHE systems.
• Promoting and supporting the continuing development of company's SHEQual culture.
• Complete appropriate company administration documents in a timely manner.
• Assisting with SHEQual consultation of employees.
• Providing input to Business Development activities.
• Perform additional assignments as requested by the SHEQual Directors and Managers

To be successful in this role you will need a background in Environmental Science. In addition you will need a NEBOSH qualification ideally diploma, although a certificate will be considered.

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Our client has a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Fire Consultant to undertake fire risk assessments across a wide range of property types throughout the UK, Northern Ireland and occasionally overseas. The role will be home based, giving the successful applicant a large amount of flexibility.

The ideal candidate will be a Graduate of the Institute of Fire Engineers with NEBOSH Fire Certificate or a third party accreditation equivalent. It would be a big advantage if applicants had experience as a Station Manager/Station Officer in a local authority fire safety office.

Candidates will need a sound working knowledge of the following: The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 HM Technical Guidance Documents Current Codes of Practice Building Regulations British Standards - in particular BS5588, BS5830 Fire Alarms, BS5566 Emergency Lighting. You will also have previous experience in a similar role, experience within a fire training/presentation environment will be an advantage. You will be comfortable working on your own, mainly unsupervised and will be happy with extensive travel around the UK.

For the successful applicant your role will be;

• To deliver consistently high quality reports to a defined template within a specified project timescale.
• To undertake fire strategy reviews, initial fire strategy surveys and compile reports for high profile clients in premises such as shopping centres, large office buildings, factories and the hotel/leisure industry.
• To deliver specific fire safety training sessions and seminars for high profile clients.
• To attend client meetings, management meetings, team meetings, in-house training sessions, external training courses and seminars.
• Accurate and timely delivery of commercial fire risk assessments across the client base to agreed service delivery standards.

Our client will give you excellent opportunities to develop additional skills and improve knowledge through many training opportunities. In return you will be offered a competitive salary plus a benefits package which includes 25 days holiday, Car or car allowance, Contributory Pension Scheme, Healthcare Scheme and a Flexible Benefits option.

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Our client is one of the UK's leading providers of health and safety advice and support. The nationwide team of health and safety specialists provides a one-stop solution for a broad range of organisations in the property management, retail, construction and corporate markets. Due to a continued high demand for their services they are now seeking a Fire Safety and Health and Safety consultant who can be either home based in the North of England or office based in Manchester, Liverpool or Leeds. The role will be based within a multi disciplinary team that covers fire, asbestos, health and safety and water hygiene.

The purpose of this role is to provide client services through, on site visits, meetings, verbal and written reports and client documentation. The main focus of this role will be on Fire Safety.

Responsibilities include:

• Analysis of client regulatory and best practice compliance.
• Provision of evidence support observations of non compliance.
• Recommendations for corrective action to remedy non compliances.
• Report preparation using approved style and content templates in approved timescales.
• Use of Microsoft office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Presentation of approved client training services
• Identification of related areas of non compliance and development of cost effective risk control measures.
• Compliance with internal business systems.
• Make recommendations for improvements in client’s service and delivery.
• Provide an enthusiastic consultancy role.

Projects will be varied and interesting. They currently include projects with a number of multi tenanted offices, the Scottish Courts building and various projects within the retail and banking industry.

Ideal candidates will hold NEBOSH Qualification or equivalent Diploma or working towards Diploma, Membership of IFE or appropriate specialist professional body essential. A detailed understanding complimented with experience in Fire Safety will be required as will an understanding of UK Health & Safety Legislation.

Applicants should have experience gained within a consultancy environment and have the following experience;

• Fire Service Fire Safety Officer experience and qualifications would be preferable or alternatively some experience in direct fire safety issues
• A high energy professional capable of influencing clients at all levels.
• Analytical Mind who can bring clarity to difficult situations
• Ability to work well and continue to deliver results under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, gravitas and an ability to establish credibility quickly.
• Ability to work under own initiative without the need for direct day to day management.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Computer literacy.

This role offers an excellent chance to join the business at an exciting time where the opportunity to work with a more diverse client base is pending. With an already strong client base and growing demand in this area future work will be increasingly varied, interesting and challenging. There is a huge scope for growth in the personal development opportunities that will present themselves through this.

In return you will be offered a Salary up to £34,000 plus an attractive Benefits Package including a car.