Health Safety Environmental Advisor

ZipRecruiter; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Denholm Industrial Services is looking for an experienced HSE Advisor to support scaffolding operations in the UK. You will ensure compliance with HSE standards, conduct audits, and provide training to team members while driving continuous improvement in safety culture across multiple sites.

Benefits

Company vehicle arrangements provided

Ongoing training and development support

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience in a HSE advisory role, ideally in scaffolding or construction environments.
• Experience with ISO management systems is essential.
• Strong ability to influence and drive cultural improvements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits and inspections to ensure compliance with HSE standards.
• Deliver in-house training sessions for managers and operatives.
• Investigate accidents and produce reports.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Planning

Organisation

Relationship building

Education

Lead Auditor qualification

ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 certification

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Job Description

Overview of the role

Denholm Industrial Services is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Advisor to join our expanding team. This role will be closely aligned with our Scaffold Access Divisions based in Birmingham and Runcorn, requiring regular travel between both locations to maintain a strong, consistent onsite presence.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the safe and efficient delivery of our scaffolding services by ensuring compliance with HSE standards, engaging with site teams, and driving positive cultural change. You will be responsible for implementing and maintaining Denholm Industrial Services’ SHE policies and procedures, conducting inspections and audits, and providing expert advice across all levels of the business.

Role responsibilities

·Support organisational strategies to improve culture, compliance, and engagement

·Conduct audits and inspections across sites to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures

·Assist the HSEQ team in maintaining the Denholm document management system in line with ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certification requirements

·Deliver in-house training sessions for managers and operatives where necessary

·Develop standard operating procedures, toolbox talks, reports, and safety alerts

·Provide expert guidance on a wide range of SHE topics including working at height, HAVs, fire safety, lone working, and more

·Stay up to date with changing HSEQ legislation and NASC guidance

·Investigate accidents and incidents, produce reports within our digital incident management system, and assign corrective actions

·Support the development of risk assessments including RAMS, COSHH, etc.

·Prepare and present weekly HSE monthly SHE performance updates to the management team and HSE Director

·Ensure scaffold and cradle equipment inspections are completed and logged appropriately

·Collaborate with the Project Director and HSEQ Director to ensure alignment of HSE strategies and initiatives

·Assist with the preparation and review of project-specific HSE documentation across both Scaffold Access Divisions

Skills and experience

·Minimum three years’ experience in a HSE advisory role, ideally within scaffolding, or

construction environments

·Experience with ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 management systems (Internal/Lead Auditor qualification )

·Confident in data analysis and identifying trends

·Strong communication skills with the ability to engage operatives and senior stakeholders alike

·Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to influence and drive cultural improvements

·Excellent planning, organisation, and time management skills

·Ability to build cooperative working relationships across multiple locations

·Familiarity with Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

Denholm is committed to the ongoing development of our employees. For the right candidate, training and support will be provided where not all of the above requirements are currently met.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident HSE professional looking to take ownership of a key role within a growing team, while working closely with operational delivery on major access and scaffolding projects. Regular travel to Birmingham and Runcorn is essential, with company vehicle arrangements provided.