Health, Safety & Environment Advisor (HSE)

Elgin Energy; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the renewable energy sector seeks a dedicated Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Advisor in London. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, conduct risk assessments, and promote best practices across projects. This role requires experience in the UK renewable energy sector and strong skills in stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in construction safety, preferably in energy projects.
• Knowledge of UK HSE legislation and ISO management systems.
• Valid UK driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations and promote a safe working environment.
• Conduct risk assessments and advocate for best practices.
• Coordinate with project managers on HSE compliance.

Skills

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Safety training

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Resource management

Education

Relevant qualification in health and safety, environment, or related field

Certifications like NEBOSH or IOSH

Job description

Our Vision

Our Mission

Elgin Values

Core behavioural responsibilities for all employees

Agility: We Lead with Agility
Integrity: We Act with Integrity
Excellence: We Empower Excellence
Care: We Value Care

Integrating our four core values into employment processes allows Elgin to recognize individual contributions and promotes sustainability as a shared responsibility, fostering a culture aligned with our values.

Job Description

Elgin Energy seeks a dedicated Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Advisor to ensure high standards of HSE throughout our project pipeline, from development to energization.

Your main role is to ensure compliance with HSE regulations, promote a safe working environment, conduct risk assessments, and advocate for best practices in line with legal and organizational standards.

Candidates must demonstrate experience managing HSE in the UK renewable energy sector and possess strong stakeholder management skills.

What you will do:

• Develop and update HSE policies and procedures according to UK legislation, ISO standards, and industry best practices.
• Advise and guide management and workers on health and safety matters, including safe work practices and emergency procedures.
• Plan HSE activities, set objectives, and establish performance standards.
• Audit HSE systems regularly to promote continuous improvement.
• Identify hazards, conduct risk assessments, and implement control measures.
• Inspect sites to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Coordinate with project managers to ensure contractor compliance with HSE policies.
• Supervise PPE use and incident reporting, investigation, and record-keeping.
• Deliver safety training and develop emergency response plans.
• Liaise with authorities for inspections and ensure prompt issue resolution.
• Participate in HSE meetings and report on KPIs monthly.

Your profile:

• Relevant qualification in health and safety, environment, or related field.
• Certifications like NEBOSH or IOSH.
• Knowledge of UK HSE legislation and ISO management systems.
• 3-5 years’ experience in construction safety, preferably in energy projects.
• Skills in risk assessment, incident investigation, and safety training.
• Strong analytical, communication, and resource management skills.
• Valid UK driver’s license.

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