Location: Leeds / UK-wide project coverage
Salary: £50,000–£55,000, with flexibility up to approximately £57,000 for the right candidate
Working Arrangement: Primarily remote, with project-dependent site visits and office attendance
Contract: Permanent
Sector: Energy, Infrastructure & Renewables
The Opportunity
An opportunity has arisen for a Health & Safety Advisor to join an established energy solutions business, supporting the safe delivery of projects across the UK, with potential involvement in European project work.
Based remotely, the successful candidate will support projects aligned with the London Business Group, covering a broad geographical area from Leeds through Scotland. The role may also provide opportunities to contribute to international projects and audits, depending on business requirements.
This position would suit an experienced HSE professional who enjoys working across multiple sites, engaging with different project teams and applying practical health and safety expertise to a varied project portfolio.
The key focus will be ensuring that risks are identified, suitable control measures are implemented and high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide health, safety and environmental advice across construction, operational and maintenance projects.
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Support project delivery teams across the UK, including projects from Leeds through Scotland.
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Undertake site inspections, safety surveillance and audits, identifying areas of non-compliance and opportunities for improvement.
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Review risk assessments, method statements, contractor documentation and safe systems of work.
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Assess site-specific risks and advise on appropriate control measures for construction and operational activities.
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Support compliance with CDM regulations, relevant UK legislation and applicable project requirements.
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Assist with incident and near-miss investigations, root cause analysis and the implementation of corrective actions.
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Support the development, implementation and monitoring of HSE management plans and procedures.
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Contribute to the Integrated Management System and associated ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 requirements.
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Monitor HSE performance, analyse reporting data and identify trends requiring further action.
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Build effective working relationships with project managers, subcontractors, clients and other stakeholders.
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Provide support for European projects and audits where required, including reviewing project documentation and relevant local HSE requirements.
Requirements
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NEBOSH General Certificate or NEBOSH Construction Certificate, at minimum.
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Ideally five years' experience in health and safety within construction, infrastructure, power transmission and distribution, renewables, oil and gas or a similar site-based sector.
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Strong understanding of construction health and safety, risk management and CDM regulations.
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Experience conducting site inspections, audits, risk assessments and incident investigations.
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Ability to work independently across multiple projects and provide practical, commercially aware HSE advice.
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
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A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK as required.
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Experience in energy infrastructure, renewables or power projects would be advantageous.
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Exposure to international projects, European legislation or oil and gas environments would be beneficial.
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IEMA certification or equivalent, internal auditing qualifications and professional health and safety membership would be advantageous.
Working Arrangements
The role is primarily remote, with office attendance and site visits determined by project requirements. Travel may range from occasional visits to more frequent attendance during busy project periods, with approximately one office or site inspection visit per month expected as a minimum.
There may also be opportunities for European project visits and audit work, subject to business needs.
The Package
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£50,000–£55,000 salary, with potential flexibility to approximately £57,000 for the right candidate.
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Permanent employment.
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Primarily remote working.
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Exposure to a broad UK project portfolio, including work across Scotland.
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Potential involvement in European projects and international HSE audits.
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An opportunity to develop experience across a diverse range of energy and infrastructure environments.
Interested?
If you have a strong practical background in health and safety and are interested in a varied, multi-site role with potential international exposure, we'd welcome a confidential conversation
