HSE Client Lead

Cobalt has partnered with a top-tier property consultancy experienced HSE Client Lead to join a growing consultancy team within the Facilities Management sector.

This is a client-facing role focused on designing and delivering tailored Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) compliance solutions that align with client operations, risk profiles, and strategic objectives.

You will play a key role in shaping HSE frameworks, overseeing delivery quality, and providing meaningful insights that support clients in maintaining robust compliance and managing emerging risks.

This is a home-based position with regular travel across the South of England and occasional visits to national offices.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design and oversee client-specific HSE assessment frameworks, including scope, frequency, reporting standards, and escalation processes
• Ensure delivery of high-quality compliance reporting and actionable performance insights
• Maintain oversight of HSE operational risk across client portfolios
• Support and guide teams to ensure technical risk assessments are delivered to a high standard
• Identify competency requirements and contribute to the development of service offerings
• Provide HSE support across wider business areas, including consultancy functions beyond FM
• Promote and support strong safety culture and risk management practices across leadership teams
• Drive strategic growth of the consultancy offering, contributing to revenue targets
• Oversee quality and consistency of HSE service delivery
• Ensure all identified non-conformities are tracked and resolved effectively
• Coordinate Business Continuity Planning (BCP) testing programmes where required

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of HSE compliance within the Real Estate or Facilities Management sector
• Experience in producing board-level reports and client-facing insights
• Knowledge of ISO management systems (e.g. ISO 14001, ISO 45001)
• Ability to design and implement processes and procedures aligned to compliance frameworks
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience in a similar HSE role (ideally within FM or Real Estate)
• NEBOSH National General Certificate (essential)
• NEBOSH Fire Certificate (Level 3) or equivalent (essential)
• Working towards or holding NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) (essential for progression)
• Lead or Internal Auditor qualification or demonstrable auditing experience (essential)

This role requires a full and clean drivers license, your own vehicle, as well as a willingness to travel across London and the South of England.