Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Kintec Global Recruitment; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the renewable energy sector is seeking a Fabrication HSE Advisor to oversee health, safety, and environmental assurance at a fabrication facility in Middlesbrough. This role involves working closely with the management team to implement effective HSE strategies and ensure compliance with regulations, contributing significantly to a flagship project focused on green energy.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5 years of HSE experience in industrial or fabrication environments.
• Strong background in incident investigation and root cause identification.
• Valid training in Work at Height and First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk-based HSE assessments and inspections.
• Ensure supplier compliance with contractual HSE requirements.
• Participate in HSE incident investigations and drive root cause analysis.

Skills

Incident investigation

Root cause identification

Communication

Collaboration

Education

IOSH or NEBOSH General/Construction Certificate

Job description

Job Title: Fabrication HSE Advisor

Location: Middlesbrough, UK

Contract Duration: Initial contract until 30-Nov-2026, with potential extension

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced HSE Advisor to support a major offshore fabrication project for a leading player in the renewable energy sector. This role is based on-site in Middlesbrough and will focus on health, safety, and environmental assurance at a fabrication facility involved in large-scale clean energy infrastructure.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-impact project contributing to the future of green energy in the UK and beyond.

About the Role

The HSE Advisor will work closely with the fabrication management team to implement and oversee health, safety, and environmental strategy on-site. The successful candidate will play a key role in risk-based planning, compliance assurance, supplier development, and promoting a proactive safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure supplier compliance with contractual HSE requirements
• Conduct risk-based HSE assessments and inspections
• Guide and support internal teams on HSE priorities and improvement plans
• Implement and follow up on supplier assurance and activity plans
• Participate in HSE incident investigations and drive root cause analysis
• Support and verify supplier HSE reporting and performance metrics
• Attend regular supplier and internal HSE meetings and workshops
• Provide site presence and maintain consistent documentation within safety systems
• Communicate operational HSE initiatives across the project team
• Produce HSE documentation including internal guidance and induction materials
• Monitor and update assurance plans; escalate issues as required

Deliverables Include:

• Timely review and approval of supplier HSE documentation
• Action tracking and follow-up
• Regular participation in meetings and inspections
• Structured data entry and monitoring in HSE systems
• Routine site presence and field observations
• Bi-weekly internal updates and performance reporting

Required Qualifications & Experience

• IOSH or NEBOSH General/Construction Certificate (Diploma level preferred)
• Approximately 5 years of HSE experience in industrial or fabrication environments
• At least 10 years' experience in QHSE management is recommended
• Strong background in incident investigation and root cause identification
• Sound knowledge of UK health and safety regulations
• Valid training in Work at Height and First Aid
• Up-to-date medical certification (meeting fabrication site requirements)
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English
• Ability to influence, motivate and collaborate across multiple teams

Why Apply?

This is a unique chance to contribute to a flagship renewable energy development. You will join a collaborative and safety-focused environment, with an opportunity to make a real difference in how safety is embedded into every stage of fabrication. The project is long-term, technically exciting, and offers the scope to work alongside experienced professionals dedicated to driving standards forward.