Senior Health Safety Environment Advisor

Job description

The Role

As Senior HSE Advisor, you will provide visible leadership on-site and work closely with the Project Director, Construction Managers, and subcontractors to embed a strong safety culture across all phases of the build.

You will be instrumental in ensuring compliance with UK legislation, CDM Regulations, and best-practice standards while driving proactive risk management and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and promote a strong behavioural safety culture across site
• Provide expert advice on UK HSE legislation including CDM Regulations 2015
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and compliance reviews
• Review and approve RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements)
• Lead incident investigations and ensure robust corrective actions
• Monitor high-risk activities (lifting operations, confined spaces, hot works, working at height, temporary works, etc.)
• Support environmental compliance including waste management and pollution prevention
• Deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings
• Liaise with external regulators and client HSE representatives as required
• Produce detailed HSE reports and KPI analysis for senior leadership

Experience & Qualifications:

Essential:

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 qualification)
• Chartered or working toward Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH desirable)
• Minimum 7+ years’ HSE experience in large-scale construction projects
• Experience on complex industrial, manufacturing, or energy projects
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation and CDM
• Proven ability to influence subcontractors and senior stakeholders

Desirable:

• Experience on battery, automotive, pharmaceutical, or high-tech manufacturing facilities
• Environmental qualification (IEMA or equivalent)
• Temporary Works or Lifting Operations knowledge

What We’re Looking For

• Visible, confident site leader
• Strong communicator who can challenge and influence at all levels
• Proactive and solutions-focused
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Strong reporting and analytical skills

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary or day rate (DOE)
• Opportunity to work on a landmark UK manufacturing project
• Long-term project security
• Career progression within a growing sector

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Somerset

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-03-2026

Profession type

Technical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English