Health and Safety Advisor

Astute People; Princes Risborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 10%

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Job summary

Astute is partnering with a leading global EPC contractor to recruit a Health and Safety Advisor for a large-scale solar farm near Haddenham, Buckinghamshire. The role offers a salary of £40,000–£45,000 per annum, plus a 10% pension, private healthcare and life insurance.

You will support the HSE Site Supervisor, implement safety plans, monitor subcontractor activities, and lead investigations into incidents to prevent recurrences, while fostering a strong safety culture across the project.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH qualification (construction-specific or general).
• Valid three-day first-aid certificate.
• SMSTS certificate would be advantageous.
• Experience in construction or renewable energy environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of CDM regulations, risk assessments and safe systems of work.

Responsibilities

• Assist the HSE Site Supervisor with site setup and CDM/welfare compliance.
• Ensure the Construction Phase Plan and IMS align with safety requirements.
• Monitor direct and subcontractor activities to promote safe work.
• Deputise for the HSE Supervisor when needed on site.
• Investigate and report accidents and incidents, detailing causes and recommendations.
• Provide HSE support and advice to the EPC team.

Skills

NEBOSH qualification

First-aid certificate

SMSTS certificate

Construction/renewables experience

Job description

Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with a leading global EPC contractor within the renewable energy sector to recruit a Health and Safety Advisor for its large–scale solar farm near Haddenham, Buckinghamshire.

The strategically important Health and Safety Advisor role comes with a salary of 40,000 to 45,000, plus a 10% pension, private healthcare and life insurance.

Responsibilities and duties of the Health and Safety Advisor role

Reporting to the HSE Site Supervisor, you will:

• Assist the HSE Site Supervisor with site setup and establishment in accordance with CDM and welfare regulations.
• Help ensure that the Construction Phase Plan, Integrated Management System and contractual safety requirements are effective and implemented across the project. Where gaps are identified, provide advice to ensure corrective action is taken.
• Monitor all direct and subcontractor activities to ensure safe systems of work are adopted.
• Deputise for the HSE Supervisor during periods of absence from site.
• Ensure all accidents, incidents and dangerous occurrences are thoroughly investigated and reported, detailing causes, conclusions and recommendations to avoid recurrence. Collect accident book entries for archiving with support from the Health and Safety Manager.
• Provide HSE support and advice to the EPC team.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A relevant NEBOSH qualification, either construction–specific or general.
• A valid three–day first–aid course certificate.
• An SMSTS certificate would be advantageous.
• Experience in a construction or renewable energy environment would be beneficial.
• A sound understanding of construction health and safety legislation, CDM regulations, risk assessments and safe systems of work.

Personal skills

The Health and Safety Advisor role would suit someone who is:

• Proactive and committed to maintaining high health and safety standards.
• Confident communicating with site teams, contractors and management.
• Able to identify hazards, assess risks and recommend effective corrective actions.
• Experienced in carrying out audits, inspections and incident investigations.
• Organised, with strong reporting and record–keeping skills.
• Comfortable delivering Toolbox Talks and site inductions.
• A positive team player who can promote a strong safety culture and work effectively in a fast–paced construction environment.

Salary and benefits of the Health and Safety Advisor role

• Salary: 40,000– 45,000 per annum.
• Pension: 10% pension.
• Healthcare: Private healthcare.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a global EPC contractor with a significant presence in the renewable energy industry and contribute to the safe delivery of a large–scale solar project.

INDREN

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.