Associate Director - Health & Safety Consultant

Hews Recruit are currently working with a leading construction consultancy who are are seeking an experienced Senior Consultant or Associate Director to lead and expand their PFI Health & Safety auditing and compliance service. They are looking for a commercially astute individual with a deep understanding of PFI operational obligations, strong client-facing capability, and the ambition to grow into an Associate position and beyond based on performance and contribution to the business. You would play a pivotal role in project delivery, business growth, client leadership, team development, and service innovation. Day to day you will: * Act as primary client lead for key PFI clients, building long-term relationships and serving as a trusted advisor on compliance, risk, and contractual obligations. * Confidently advise clients on duty holder responsibilities under PFI contracts, demonstrating strong understanding of the interactions between SPVs, FM Providers, Landlords, Operators, and end-users. * Manage complex, multi-site audit programmes and deliver timely, accurate, and high-quality reporting with quality assurance. * Ensure exceptional client satisfaction through proactive communication, clarity of advice, and strategic guidance. * Deliver end-to-end projects, ensuring high standards of quality, governance, and compliance. * Undertake PFI H&S audits, provide a competent person service, competency reviews, and assurance activities, including oversight of audit processes, methodologies, and continuous improvement