Principal Consultant

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal EHS Consultant to lead the delivery of high-quality consultancy services across a diverse client base.

You’ll lead complex, strategic engagements, delivering high-impact solutions across multiple sectors while contributing to business growth and team capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex EHS consultancy projects and programmes
• Provide strategic advice to senior stakeholders, including board level
• Act as a technical leader, ensuring quality and consistency of outputs
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships as a trusted adviser
• Mentor and develop consultants within the team
• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement
• Support business development and identify growth opportunities

About You

• 8+ years’ experience in EHS consultancy or professional services
• Strong leadership, client management, and influencing skills
• Proven track record delivering complex projects and outcomes
• Commercially aware, with experience supporting growth
• Excellent communication skills across all organisational levels

Qualifications & Experience

• CMIOSH (or equivalent) with up-to-date CPD
• Practitioner or Chartered IEMA membership
• ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 experience (multi-site environments)
• Experience delivering audits, risk and fire risk assessments
• Lead Auditor qualification (desirable)
• Strong project management in complex, multi-stakeholder environments

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Emily.swindlehurst@shirleyparsons.com | 07773978494

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