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About the Role
Are you a seasoned occupational hygiene professional ready to take your expertise to the next level? Bureau Veritas is seeking a Principal Consultant to lead the technical delivery of occupational hygiene services within our AVOH division.
This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives on solving complex health risk challenges, delivering expert consultancy, and shaping best practice across diverse industrial environments. You’ll be the trusted advisor to clients, the technical authority on major projects, and a key contributor to business growth and innovation.
What You’ll Be Doing
1. Delivering high-level consultancy in exposure assessment, workplace monitoring, and health risk evaluation
2. Leading complex projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality, compliance, and client satisfaction
3. Supporting business development through proposal writing, client engagement, and strategic input
4. Staying ahead of UK legislation, HSE guidance, and emerging occupational hygiene standards
5. Acting as a technical mentor to consultants and contributing to internal knowledge sharing
6. Representing Bureau Veritas at industry events, forums, and professional networks
7. Maintaining professional certifications and promoting excellence in occupational hygiene practice
What Success Looks Like
8. Projects delivered on time, within budget, and to Bureau Veritas’ quality standards
9. Strong client relationships and repeat business through trusted technical leadership
10. High proposal win rates and contribution to revenue growth
11. Recognition as a subject matter expert within the business and industry
12. Compliance with all relevant standards and continuous professional development
What You’ll Bring
13. Significant experience in occupational hygiene consultancy
14. Chartered Occupational Hygienist or Licentiate member of BOHS (or equivalent)
15. Proven track record in technical delivery and client-facing consultancy
16. Deep expertise in exposure science, workplace health risks, and regulatory compliance
17. Strong communication skills and confidence in presenting complex information clearly
18. Experience in business development and proposal writing is highly desirable
Why Bureau Veritas?
Join a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification, where your expertise will help shape healthier, safer workplaces across the UK. At Bureau Veritas, you’ll find a collaborative culture, technical excellence, and real opportunities to grow your career.
Ready to lead with expertise? Apply now and make your mark as a Principal Consultant in occupational hygiene.
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