HSE Advisor

NES Fircroft; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor for a high-profile project in Ipswich, UK. The successful candidate will provide essential health and safety advice for onshore installation activities, ensuring compliance with UK health and safety legislation. Applicants should have at least 5 years of experience in health and safety roles and relevant certifications. This position is vital for project success and requires a proactive attitude and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Recognized certificate or equivalent in Health and Safety (NEBOSH, NVQ, NCRQ).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Health and Safety Advisor.
• Full knowledge of UK Health and Safety Legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide health and safety advice for onshore installation activities.
• Conduct regular site safety tours and audits.
• Attend site health and safety meetings.

Skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Onshore civil and energy construction experience

Auditing

Root cause analysis techniques

Proactive approach

Education

Health and Safety Certificate (NEBOSH, NVQ, NCRQ)

Auditor qualification to ISO45001 Standard

IOSH Membership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

NES Fircroft is working on behalf of an industry-leading Power Cabling client who requires CVs for review in preparation to fulfill the role of Health and Safety Advisor in the UK, based on a high-profile project in Ipswich.

Candidate Scope

The Advisor will have departmental and project-specific reporting lines to support the project. The role focuses on providing health and safety advice for onshore installation activities conducted by the business and its supporting contractors. The candidate is expected to demonstrate proactiveness through regular site safety tours, audits, and attendance at site health and safety meetings to fulfill the role of Principal Contractor under UK CDM Regulations.

Project Scope includes:

• Site Establishment
• Site demarcation fencing
• Access roads/entrances onto construction easement
• Trial Holes (Joint bay positions)
• Topsoil strip
• Construct Haul Roads
• Construct Road / Ditch Crossings
• Proving pits and access to HDD entry/exit excavations
• Duct proving & cleaning and any associated remedials
• Joint bay excavation
• Ducts recleaned immediately prior to cable installation
• Cable installation (Power & Fibre)
• Cable jointing, splicing, and associated progressive testing
• Reinstatement and demarcation fencing removal
• Demobilisation

Candidate requirements

• Recognized certificate or equivalent in Health and Safety (NEBOSH, NVQ, NCRQ)
• Valid CSCS or CCNSG Card
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Health and Safety Advisor
• Auditor qualification to ISO45001 Standard
• Training in accident incident investigation techniques, including root cause analysis
• Active CPD as a Health and Safety professional
• IOSH Membership
• Experience in Renewable Energy, HVDC, or Transmission Projects
• Experience with onshore civil and energy construction projects
• Previous work for a Principal Contractor under UK CDM Regulations
• Full knowledge of UK Health and Safety Legislation
• Proficiency in ALARP Risk Management Principles
• Ability to write project plans and procedures for health and safety management
• Customer-facing experience, managing tier contractors, and team management skills
• Proactive and self-motivated approach
• Previous Scottish Power / Iberdrola project experience (preferred)
• Proficient in English and Microsoft Office
• Right to work in the UK