Job Title: Safety Compliance Consultant

Location: Flexible (Office & Remote Work Available)
Salary: Circa £70,000 + Benefits (8% pension, health & medical insurance, life insurance)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
 
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Safety Compliance Consultant to join a leading engineering compliance consultancy. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, commercial awareness, and strong interpersonal skills. You will be responsible for ensuring machinery and equipment compliance with regulatory standards, advising clients, and contributing to international expansion efforts.
With flexibility in work arrangements and the potential for career progression, this is a great opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in a growing consultancy.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical and electrical safety assessments and risk evaluations on machinery and equipment.
• Generate detailed reports and documentation, including presentations for senior management.
• Provide expert advice on regulatory compliance within UK, EU, and US frameworks.
• Engage with clients at all levels, from on-site personnel to executive leadership.
• Stay up to date with evolving regulatory changes and industry standards.
• Adapt to shifting client demands and diverse project requirements.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed for on-site assessments.

Key Qualifications & Skills

• Strong communication skills to interact with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt and solve problems in dynamic regulatory environments.
• Intellectual curiosity with a desire to expand knowledge in compliance and engineering.
• Balanced approach to technical expertise and commercial awareness.
• Experience with mechanical and electrical engineering principles (preferably electrical).
• Familiarity with industry standards such as ISO 12100:2010
• Knowledge of US regulatory frameworks is a plus but not required.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (preferred) or equivalent experience. 
• Candidates with a Mechanical Engineering degree will also be valued, provided they have demonstrable professional experience in electrical engineering
• Additional certifications in safety engineering are advantageous.
• Several years of experience in compliance consulting, engineering safety, or regulatory assessment.
• Experience in a consultancy setting or working with compliance bodies is beneficial.
• Project management experience, including managing multiple deadlines, is important.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary up to £70,000 (depending on experience) + generous benefits.
• 8% pension contribution, private health & medical insurance, and in-service life insurance.
• Flexible work environment: remote work options available with occasional office visits.
• Opportunity to grow into a Senior Consultant role within 2-3 years.
• Potential to work internationally and be part of global expansion initiatives.
• Possible career development within a larger corporate structure if an acquisition proceeds.
• Exposure to a wide variety of clients and high-level regulatory projects.

What We're Looking For

• A problem-solver with a strong technical foundation and an understanding of regulatory frameworks.
• Someone who enjoys working directly with clients and presenting findings to senior stakeholders.
• A professional with intellectual curiosity, eager to develop new skills and tackle complex compliance challenges.
• Someone adaptable, not rigidly procedural, and able to think strategically about compliance solutions.
• An individual with prior experience in regulatory compliance, risk assessment, or control systems engineering.

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