HSE Advisor

Different Technologies Pty Ltd.; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent marine service provider in Birkenhead is seeking a proactive HSE Advisor to provide health, safety, and environmental guidance across operations. This role involves advising management on HSE risks, developing safety leadership strategies, and conducting investigations into incidents. Candidates should have a NEBOSH National General Certificate, at least 2 years of experience in a related field, and strong communication skills. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment contributing to safety culture improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in marine, steel fabrication, or heavy industry.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as an HSE Advisor.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Advise department heads on HSE risks and implement controls.
• Conduct safety tours and inspections.
• Lead investigations into moderate/high-risk incidents.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to influence

Understanding of operational site conditions

Knowledge of HSE legislation

Knowledge of environmental legislation

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Technical Membership of IOSH

Job description

About Cammell Laird

Cammell Laird is one of the UK’s most historic and respected shipbuilding and ship repair companies, with origins dating back to the early 1800s. The business has a long‑standing reputation for delivering highly complex steel fabrication projects and providing world‑class ship repair, refit, upgrade and conversion services across defence & commercial marine.

Today, Cammell Laird continues to play a strategic role in British shipbuilding, working across major naval and commercial programmes and maintaining an extensive heavy‑industry site equipped with large‑scale fabrication halls, dry docks and specialist engineering facilities.

Working at Cammell Laird means operating in a fast‑paced, complex heavy‑engineering environment where safety, collaboration and operational excellence are at the heart of everything we do.

Job Description

We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable HSE Advisor to provide safety, health and environmental guidance across our operations. Using specialist expertise, you will champion best practice, support operational teams, and play a key role in shaping our safety culture across a multi‑disciplinary heavy‑industry environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as an active member of the Cammell Laird Management Teams by providing expert health, safety and environmental knowledge and information.
• Support the development of Cammell Laird’s strategic HSE approach in line with OHSEMS policies, instructions and guidance.
• Advise Department Heads / Managers on HSE risks and assist them in implementing effective controls and mitigation measures.
• Work collaboratively within the HSE Team to deliver practical safety leadership and adapt approaches to suit different operational areas.
• Plan and co‑ordinate all Permit to Work activities to support production management in ensuring safe systems of work.
• Regularly develop and deliver Safety Briefings (toolbox talks) to promote safe and healthy working practices.
• Develop rules, procedures and processes for investigations and assessments to support continual improvement and enhance service delivery.
• Work closely with Ship/Project Managers to ensure legislative requirements are identified, reviewed and communicated.
• Conduct or lead investigations into moderate and high‑risk incidents, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Plan and undertake Cammell Laird site and client/third‑party site safety tours.
• Act as the designated Area Champion for a business area, providing guidance, facilitating monthly inspections, and ensuring timely corrective actions.
• Analyse safety performance data and prepare reports as required.
• Monitor and advise on the procurement and use of PPE across the business.
• Collaborate with clients’ safety teams on key third‑party sites and contribute to joint safety initiatives where appropriate.
• Support Operations / Production Directors in the continual development and shop‑floor implementation of the OHSEMS.
• Undertake ongoing CPD and maintain up‑to‑date safety competencies.
• Attend and present at the Cammell Laird Safety Committee and other management or project meetings as required.

Qualifications / Experience

Technical / Professional Requirements

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (or working towards) – Desirable
• NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent – Essential
• Technical Membership of IOSH – Desirable
• Minimum 2 years’ full‑time experience as an HSE Advisor – Essential
• IRCA‑approved internal/lead auditor certification – Desirable
• Full UK driving licence – Essential

Knowledge / Experience / Attributes

• Proven track record in marine, steel fabrication or related heavy‑industry environments, with strong practical understanding of operational site conditions – Essential
• Knowledge of current HSE legislation – Essential
• Knowledge of environmental legislation – Desirable
• Strong communication, influencing and diplomacy skills with the ability to guide and negotiate at all levels – Essential
• Ability to work effectively with management teams and operational leaders – Essential
• Strong influencing and motivational skills demonstrated through advice and facilitation – Essential
• Enthusiastic, flexible and results‑oriented with a positive, proactive approach – Essential