Hse Advisor

Proactive Personnel Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist contractor in construction is seeking an experienced HSE Advisor to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation on a flagship data centre project in London. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH Construction Certificate, at least 3 years of experience in a similar role, and strong communication skills. This position offers competitive pay and a supportive, safety-first environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits package

Support for ongoing professional development and training

Collaborative and safety-first environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar HSE role.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK/EU HSE legislation.
• Prior experience with generator systems or heavy plant/equipment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site HSE support during installation.
• Monitor compliance with HSE plans and statutory requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits.
• Deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Investigate incidents and unsafe practices.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Coaching ability

Influencing skills

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent

CSCS Card

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking a proactive and experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Advisor to join our team on a high-profile data centre construction project. This role is with a specialist contractor responsible for the installation and ongoing maintenance of diesel and gas-powered generator systems. As HSE Advisor, you will ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation and company standards, supporting site teams in fostering a strong safety culture throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site HSE support during the installation and commissioning of generator systems.
• Monitor compliance with project HSE plans, risk assessments, method statements, and statutory requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits, reporting findings and ensuring corrective actions are tracked and completed.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and inductions to staff and subcontractors.
• Investigate and report on incidents, near misses, and unsafe practices, ensuring timely closure of corrective actions.
• Liaise with the principal contractor's HSE team and client representatives to maintain alignment with overall project safety goals.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of internal HSE procedures.
• Promote a culture of safety awareness and environmental responsibility across the site team.

Requirements

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent) - essential.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar HSE role, ideally on M&E or critical infrastructure projects.
• Prior experience working with generator systems or heavy plant/equipment is highly desirable.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK/EU HSE legislation and best practices.
• Strong communication, coaching, and influencing skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider project team.
• CSCS Card - required.
• First Aid at Work - desirable.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on a flagship data centre project with a leading specialist contractor.
• A collaborative and safety-first site environment.
• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Support for ongoing professional development and training