Health and Safety Consultant - Rolling Associate Contract
Rate: £400 per day (Outside IR35)
Location: Southeast (Various sites, flexible)
We are seeking a skilled Health and Safety Consultant to support a dynamic, multi-site organisation operating across the UK and Europe. The successful candidate will bring a proactive approach to managing chemical risks and regulatory compliance in high-stakes environments, as well as having good knowledge of CDM.
In this role, you will:
- Provide expert advice on chemical safety, health surveillance, and associated processes for sites handling hazardous substances.
- Support the implementation of EU legislation related to chemicals, including PEEFAS and other regulatory requirements.
- Assist with risk assessments, incident investigations, and hazard controls in environments using substances like liquid nitrogen and poly chemicals.
- Develop and review health and safety procedures tailored to diverse operational risks, including land remediation projects.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to ensure compliance with HSE, EU, and UK legislation.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Extensive knowledge of chemical safety management, including handling of hazardous substances and compliance with relevant legislation.
- Experience working within environments regulated by EU chemical bans or restrictions, with an understanding of PEEFAS and related regulations.
- Proven ability to adapt quickly to fluctuating project needs across multiple sites and jurisdictions.
- Strong communication skills paired with a flexible consultancy approach.
- Excellent knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations
For more information or to apply, please contact Tom Hewat at or 01923 432 637.
Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions.
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