Specialist HSE Consultancy for Energy, Mining & Major Infrastructure

Who this is for

This part of the site is for people who buy specialist health and safety support for substantial projects and operations, rather than routine compliance. Typically that means HSE directors and group HSE managers, project and engineering directors, construction and operations managers, procurement and supply chain teams assessing a supplier, and managing directors of specialist engineering contractors.

What these buyers usually need is not more paperwork. It is a competent, independent view of how work is being planned and carried out, a management system that stands up to client and certification scrutiny, and a clear record of what was reviewed, observed and raised.

How specialist engagements are scoped

1. Initial discussion. The operation or system, the organisations involved, your role and what you need from an independent consultant.
2. Written scope. Attendance, deliverables, reporting format, who we report to, escalation routes and the responsibilities that stay with your organisation and your contractors.
3. Delivery. Document review, site attendance, workshops or implementation work as agreed, with progress reported in the format set out in the scope.
4. Close-out. A summary of the work, the observations or findings, and any recommended next steps.

Where a piece of work needs expertise outside our competence, such as engineering design, geotechnical assessment, occupational hygiene monitoring or electrical system safety, we say so at the scoping stage so that an appropriately qualified specialist can be engaged.

Questions buyers ask

What qualifications and experience should organisations consider when selecting a specialist HSE consultant?

Look for recognised health and safety qualifications and professional membership, for example NEBOSH qualifications and IOSH membership, and check what they actually are rather than accepting a list of letters. Then look for direct experience of comparable work, evidence such as case studies or references, and a consultant who is clear about the limits of their role and competence. On specialist projects, ask how the consultant would handle questions outside their expertise. A good answer names the type of specialist needed rather than claiming to cover everything.

Do you work across the UK?

Yes. Specialist project support is available across the UK by arrangement, with travel and attendance agreed as part of the scope. Featherstone Safety is based in Oxfordshire. ISO consultancy can be delivered remotely, on site, or as a mix of both.

Is Featherstone Safety a certification body?

No. Featherstone Safety is an independent consultancy. Certification to ISO 45001 or ISO 14001 is awarded by a certification body, ideally one accredited by UKAS. We help organisations build and prepare their management systems, and we do not issue certificates.

Do you take on dutyholder roles such as principal contractor?

No, unless that is expressly agreed in writing, which is unusual for the advisory work described here. Statutory duties remain with the client, designers, principal contractor, employers and other dutyholders. Independent advisory support helps those dutyholders manage their responsibilities. It does not transfer them.