Competent Person Service
Your on‑call Health & Safety expertise – without the cost of a full‑time hire
Every UK business has a legal duty to have access to competent Health & Safety advice. For many small and growing organisations, employing a full‑time Health & Safety professional simply isn’t practical or cost‑effective.
Simpson Consultancy’s Competent Person Service gives you exactly what the law – and many tender processes require: a qualified, experienced Health & Safety Competent Person embedded in your business, without the overheads of recruitment, salaries, or ongoing training.
Clear, concise, compliant, and cost‑effective support – when you need it.
A Legal Requirement Made Simple
Under Regulation 7 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, every organisation must have access to competent Health & Safety advice and assistance.
A Competent Person is someone with the right skills, knowledge, training and practical experience to identify risks arising from your work activities and help you control them effectively.
For many businesses, this requirement causes uncertainty:
- Do we need to employ someone?
- Are we compliant if we outsource?
- Who do we name on tenders and supplier questionnaires?
Our retainer service removes the confusion. By appointing Simpson Consultancy as your Competent Person, you meet your legal obligations and gain access to expert advice whenever you need it.
Designed For Small and Growing Businesses
This service is particularly valuable for:
- Small businesses without in‑house Health & Safety expertise
- Growing companies entering higher‑risk sectors
- Organisations bidding for contracts or framework agreements
- Businesses that need reassurance they are meeting their legal duties
Instead of paying for a full‑time role you may not need, you benefit from on‑demand access to experienced consultants who understand your industry and your challenges.
What’s included in the Simpson Consultancy retainer?
Our Annual Retainer provides practical, ongoing support across Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality matters.
As your Competent Person, you will receive:
Legal Compliance Covered
Meets your legal duty under Regulation 7 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, giving you access to competent Health & Safety advice at all times.
Named Competent Person
Use Simpson Consultancy as your Health & Safety Competent Person on tenders, supplier questionnaires and PQQs, helping you meet procurement and compliance requirements with confidence.
On-Call Expert Advice
Direct telephone and email access to qualified consultants for practical Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality guidance whenever you need it.
Compliance News & Updates
A quarterly compliance newsletter keeping you informed of key changes in legislation, standards and industry expectations that affect your business.
Turn Compliance Into Growth
Use Simpson Consultancy as your Competent Person to meet tender and supplier requirements, close compliance gaps, and confidently pursue new contracts and supply-chain opportunities, all without the cost or commitment of employing someone in-house.
Qualified Advice You Can Trust
Simpson Consultancy provides independent Health & Safety support delivered by IOSH-certified and NEBOSH-qualified consultants with real, hands-on experience.
Why Businesses Choose Simpson Consultancy:
- Proven experience across construction, engineering, rail and other high-risk industries
- Clear, jargon-free advice tailored to small and medium-sized businesses
- A cost-effective alternative to employing an in-house Health & Safety professional
- Practical guidance aligned with current legislation and industry standards
- Ongoing support that grows with your business
We stay up to date with changing legislation and standards, so you don’t have to — giving you the confidence to focus on running and growing your business.
What Our Clients Say…
We have developed a great partnership with Simpson Consultancy for over 13 consecutive years. They have been our one and only go to organisation providing us with solid and up to date advice and expertise for our RISQS and Health, Safety and Environment requirements. Their knowledge and advice is always up to date and communicated on a regular basis. I am safe in the knowledge that our business is always protected by their outstanding HSEQ expertise. Highly recommended if you operate in Rail, Construction and Industrial build processes.
Since setting up JRP in June 2014 we have been lucky enough to have had the support from Simpson Consultancy for Compliance and Audit purposes, the support has been second to none and I wouldn’t be without them, nothing is a problem and always there when you need them, knowledge is everything and what they bring to the table is justified year after year, a must for all Rail companies looking for this service.
To be compliant, to an ever-increasing demand of regulation and client expectation, a business needs professional support of the highest order. With Simpson Consultancy we, at DEUTZ AG, have engaged a business partner that is responsive to our needs and pivotal to our ongoing achievements within the Rail Industry and beyond. Thanks for all you’ve done over the last three years and continue to do for us.
Simpson Consultancy have worked with us since we formed the business in 2020. They have used their knowledge and expertise to support us in many ways including the production of documentation, internal audits and operational support. They have helped us to ensure that our systems are compliant for all aspects of Health and Safety and have provided up to date standards when required on several occasions. The pressures of RISQS accreditation are almost non-existent with the level of Simpson Consultancy’s audit experience and Railway specific knowledge.
We would strongly recommend them.
Simpson consultancy has always provided Haigh Rail Ltd with the highest level of support with our HSEQ & RISQS Compliance. Providing one to one sessions ensuring we are up to date with the latest information and also the support with audits preparation. Simpson Consultancy are both highly professional and are always approachable. Offering nothing but the best service and advice, we highly recommend them.
Grow Your Business With Cost-Effective Health & Safety Services
Enquire Today!
Safety compliance with Simpson Consultancy is more than meeting standards; it’s about growing your business to its full potential. We act as your on-call Health & Safety Competent Person, helping you meet legal duties, stay compliant, and confidently pursue new tender and contract opportunities.
Take the pressure off compliance today with Simpson Consultancy — your trusted Health & Safety Competent Person support.
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