UK & Ireland
UK's leading HSEQ & Sustainability Partner
Shirley Parsons is the UK’s leading HSEQ & Sustainability professional services firm, safeguarding our clients’ futures by partnering with them to develop sustainable business, people and project strategies.
We collaborate with clients to deliver flexible solutions depending on their bespoke needs.
4th Floor, Bear Brook Office Park, Walton Street, Aylesbury, HP21 7QW, GB
+44 1296 611300
enquiries@shirleyparsons.com
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HSEQ & Sustainability Expertise
We have an unmatched global HSEQ & Sustainability network and provide bespoke careers advice to customers in the UK and worldwide. Our careers specialists support organisations with every element of their operations impacted by health, safety, sustainability, wellbeing and quality challenges.
Shirley Parsons consultancy services creates customer value in the construction, civil infrastructure, technology, and renewable energy sectors, through leveraging Quality and Safety to deliver better project returns. We partner throughout the project lifecycle, from pre-bid through to operating, enabling our customers to execute projects safely, profitably, at pace and without defects.
UK HSEQ Salary & Workforce Survey Report 2026
The sixth annual Salary and Workforce Insights Survey from Shirley Parsons is now available to download.
The Insight survey report is designed to give both clients and candidates a valuable tool to help them make better career decisions and provides specific insights into the mindset of HSEQ and Sustainability professionals in the UK.
Sustainability & ESG Salary and Motivations Survey 2024
Responding to the increasing demand for industry-specific data, we are thrilled to introduce our first comprehensive survey dedicated solely to professionals within Sustainability, Environmental, and ESG disciplines.
Quality Salary and Workforce Insights Report 2024
Supported by The Chartered Quality Institute, our Quality Salary and Workforce Insights report was designed to give both Quality clients and candidates a valuable tool to help them make better career/hiring decisions.
Our Services
Recruitment Services
We are an ever-growing global HSEQ careers specialist built on long-term relationships, industry knowledge, and geographic expansion. We collaborate with clients to deliver flexible talent solutions depending on their bespoke needs.
We act as career agents to HSEQ professionals and partners to organisations looking to maximise their HSEQ function. Together, we can help create sustainable efficiency and growth through business improvement, safer work environments, and enhanced wellbeing. We help our clients to win, deliver, and operate successfully.
Consultancy Services
Our offering in the consultancy sector is uniquely based on a mix of in-house HSEQ expertise, management capabilities, and unrivalled access to talent in the many geographic markets we serve.
Our purpose-driven services include change management, employee engagement, product safety, auditing frameworks, and many more. Whether in Health, Safety, Environment or Quality, our highly experienced consultants have delivered projects in over 30 countries worldwide.
Clean Energy
At Shirley Parsons, we take great pride in offering a truly diverse range of services covering every aspect of offshore wind farm development.
Whether you require highly specialised seabed survey specialists to assess the feasibility of your project or seasoned contract managers to ensure smooth operations, we have got you covered.
From engineering and project management professionals to environmental experts and skilled technicians, our extensive network allows us to source and place the right talent for each unique role.
Our Work
Client Feedback
“I appointed Shirley Parsons to deliver a number of critical executive search assignments and have no hesitation in recommending these specialist careers consultants. Deep expertise in the field of health and safety, quality and sustainability mean that the team has trusted long-term relationships with the very best talent in this
People Director at Thames Water
“I’ve worked with Shirley Parsons for over 20 years in various roles. When I recently needed to appoint a senior HSES manager with influence and gravitas, I knew where to turn. They understood the brief and conducted a thorough candidate search.”
Group HSES Director at Lloyd's Register
“MAPP was a really useful activity. Everyone appreciated the feedback they received and gave me a better understanding of learning styles, career goals, and how people operate and communicate. It’s also important that they are actively trying to help the profession.”
Adam Clarke, Managing Director Consultancy
“MAPP has improved the self-awareness of everyone in the team and has helped us to appreciate how to work with each other more effectively. We’ll be using it in the future to help to understand and improve engagement and motivations throughout the team. I think it’s a great tool.”
Edward Godsiffe, Head of Sustainability
“Shirley Parsons reacted quickly to the change in our circumstances and delivered an excellent interim solution. Our quick timelines were met well, and customer service was great throughout the assignment. I would not hesitate in recommending Shirley Parsons for anyone looking for an HSE professional.”
Human Resources Director at Interserve Group
“I’d like to thank Shirley Parsons and the Talent Consultancy team for the time and effort they put into the whole process. MAPP was a great fit for TMD and has enabled us to open doors and have those conversations with our team which we wouldn’t have been able to
Lynn Edwards, Vice President HSE
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