HSE Advisor

Utilise Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension

25 days holiday

Job summary

Utilise Recruitment Ltd in South London is seeking an experienced HSE Advisor to drive safety across live construction and refurbishment projects. You’ll deliver practical on-site guidance, conduct audits, review RAMS and SSOW, and lead incident investigations to embed a zero-harm culture.

With a Level 6 Diploma in OH&S and IOSH, you’ll travel daily across London, hold a valid UK driving licence, and be willing to obtain SC clearance for sensitive sites.

Qualifications

• HSE professional with CDM and UK safety compliance knowledge.
• Strong on-site advisory experience in live environments.
• Ability to communicate complex safety guidance clearly to diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational HSE support across live sites, ensuring CDM compliance and UK safety legislation.
• Conduct regular site audits, inspections, and RAMS/SSOW reviews.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and site leadership to foster a zero-harm culture.

Skills

CDM Regulations

Safety standards

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

IOSH Certification

Job description

(Health, Safety & Environment) HSE Advisor

Location: South London Projects
Package: £50,000 - £60,000 base salary + £5,000 car / car allowance, 25 days holiday + bank hols, pension etc.
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (37.5 hrs/week)

Projects

Are you an ambitious HSE Advisor professional ready to tackle diverse, fast-paced construction and refurbishment frameworks? We are expanding our regional team and hiring an HSE Advisor to drive best-in-class safety standards across South London.

From iconic cultural landmarks like Museums and bustling hubs like London Airports, to cutting-edge science and technology facilities, defence infrastructure, and major £20M residential developments no two days here are the same!

Why Join Us?

• Unrivalled Variety: Work across aviation, commercial, retail, education, residential, FM, and defence sectors on projects ranging from rapid refurbishments to £20M+ multi-disciplinary builds.
• Strong Total Package: £50k-£60k base + £5,000 dedicated car allowance/company vehicle.
• Work-Life Balance: Structured Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM).
• Impact & Influence: Be the site-based expert guiding operational leaders, subcontractors, and high-profile clients toward a zero-harm culture.

The HSE Advisor Role

As an HSE Advisor, you will be out on-site delivering practical, high-impact HSE guidance across live, complex operational environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide operational HSE support across live sites, ensuring strict alignment with CDM regulations and UK safety legislation.
• Conduct regular site audits, inspections, and compliance reviews across the South East portfolio.
• Review RAMS, risk assessments, and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW).
• Drive thorough incident investigations and ensure corrective action plans are embedded.
• Champion a proactive safety culture through close collaboration with Project Managers, operational teams, and site leadership.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualifications: Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent) and IOSH Certification.
• Experience: 3+ years of practical HSE Advisor experience within a fast-paced CDM construction environment.
• Mobility: Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel daily across London.
• Clearance: Ability and willingness to undergo and pass UK Security Clearance (SC Clearance) for sensitive defence/aviation sites.
• Mindset: A pragmatic communicator who thrives in live, multi-stakeholder operational settings.