Retained Consultancy FAQs

A retained consultancy service provides ongoing access to experienced HSEQ professionals for a fixed monthly fee. Rather than purchasing support on an ad-hoc basis, you have a dedicated advisor available to provide guidance, document reviews, compliance support and practical advice whenever you need it.

Our retained packages start from just 2 hours per month, making professional HSEQ support accessible for even the smallest organisations.

The number of hours required will depend on the size of your business, the complexity of your operations and the level of support required. We can recommend a suitable package following an initial consultation.

Whilst every package is tailored to the client, retained consultancy typically includes:

• ✓Access to a dedicated advisor
• ✓Health & Safety Manual
• ✓Policies and procedures
• ✓Telephone and email support
• ✓Compliance advice and guidance
• ✓Document reviews
• ✓Legal compliance updates
• ✓General HSEQ support

Additional hours can be used for audits, inspections, site visits, accreditation support and management system development.

We understand that some months are busier than others. Rollover arrangements can be discussed as part of your consultancy agreement and depend on the package selected.

Absolutely. Many clients begin with a small retainer and increase their support as they take on larger contracts, additional employees, new sites or management system requirements.

Our service is designed to scale with your business.

Yes. Wherever possible, clients are assigned a dedicated consultant who becomes familiar with their business, operations, risks and compliance requirements.

This allows us to provide more practical, efficient and consistent support.

Yes. Retained clients have direct access to their consultant for routine compliance queries, advice and support throughout the month.

For many organisations, yes.

A retained consultancy provides access to experienced professionals across multiple compliance disciplines without the salary, pension, training and employment costs associated with recruiting an in-house specialist.

Yes. Depending on your package and requirements, retainer hours can be used for:

• ✓Site inspections
• ✓Workplace audits
• ✓Internal ISO audits
• ✓Management reviews
• ✓Contractor assessments
• ✓Accreditation support
• ✓Risk assessment reviews
• ✓Staff meetings and training support

Yes. We can provide competent Health & Safety advice in line with the requirements of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations, helping businesses meet their legal obligations.

Our retained clients range from small growing businesses through to established contractors, manufacturers, engineering companies, utilities providers and professional services organisations.

The common factor is that they want ongoing access to trusted compliance advice without the cost of a full-time internal resource.

We begin by understanding your business, risks, compliance requirements and objectives.

We then review existing documentation, identify any gaps and agree a support plan tailored to your organisation. From there, your consultant becomes your day-to-day point of contact for ongoing support.

A retained consultancy provides peace of mind that expert support is always available when needed.

Clients value the consistency, proactive guidance and long-term relationship that develops over time, allowing us to support compliance, reduce risk and contribute to business growth rather than simply reacting to issues as they arise.