HSE Advisor

City Building Engineering Services (CBES); Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health and Safety Manager to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation in construction and engineering environments. This role demands a self-motivated individual who can build strong relationships and manage multiple projects under pressure. You will play a key role in developing and implementing health and safety policies while providing expert advice to senior management. With opportunities for professional growth, this position is perfect for those passionate about creating safe working environments and driving positive change in health and safety practices.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of health and safety legislation in construction.
• Experience managing health and safety in engineering environments.
• Ability to build relationships and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage EHS audit processes on-site projects.
• Promote EHS awareness among workforce and clients.
• Conduct accident investigations and prepare reports.

Skills

Health and Safety Legislation Knowledge

Change Management

Relationship Building

EHS Guidance

Accident Investigation

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

CMIOSH Qualification

TechIOSH Qualification

GradIOSH Qualification

Tools

Health and Safety Auditing Tools

Risk Assessment Software

Job description

Job Purpose

To assist in the management and delivery of an effective Corporate Health and Safety service to ensure CBES Ltd meets its statutory responsibilities and provides safe working environments for employees, clients, and those affected by our undertaking whilst operating in compliance with company policy and procedure.

The Requirements

Successful candidates will have an in-depth knowledge of health and safety legislation and extensive experience managing health and safety in construction and engineering environments. Proven ability to build relationships at all levels and experience in change management are essential.

To succeed, you must be self-motivated, innovative, and solution-driven. Ideally, you will hold a NEBOSH Diploma and be CMIOSH qualified. Candidates with TechIOSH and GradIOSH will be considered with the potential to progress to chartered membership. Additional qualifications such as fire, environmental, auditing, and training certificates are advantageous.

You will report to the Regional Health & Safety Manager, proactively supporting and providing EHS guidance. The role requires a motivated, positive approach to health and safety, quality, and environment, with the ability to manage multiple projects under pressure. This position ensures EHS performance complies with company, regulatory, and contractual requirements and provides EHS support.

Responsibilities include managing the formal EHS audit process on-site projects, promoting EHS awareness among workforce, contractors, and clients, and working within a team to develop current processes and procedures for CDM, occupational health, and EHS training to ensure best practices.

This regional role requires flexibility and frequent travel across the assigned region. Personal fitness is essential due to job demands such as climbing ladders, working in confined spaces, and at heights.

You will contribute to the EHS Policy, ensuring its communication and understanding across all sites.

Principle Accountabilities

• Represent the company professionally, fostering strong relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and regulations, including the Health and Safety at Work Act, Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations, and CDM Regulations.
• Provide expert advice to senior managers, project managers, and employees on health and safety issues.
• Assist in developing and implementing health, safety, and risk management policies, leading working groups, and representing CBES externally as directed.
• Collaborate with project managers to manage health and safety on projects.
• Develop and deliver health and safety training programs, ensuring all staff are aware of their responsibilities.
• Maintain documented health and safety procedures, hazard and risk assessments.
• Conduct accident investigations, preparing detailed reports and recommendations.
• Stay updated on legislative changes and develop strategies for their implementation.
• Evaluate issues and develop practical solutions.
• Attend training to keep skills current.
• Work with colleagues to maintain quality standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Health & Safety Manager.
• Conduct surveys, site audits, training, and consultancy for third-party clients.
• Manage, develop, and motivate their team, including performance assessments and managing disciplinary or grievance procedures in coordination with HR.

Key Performance Indicators

• Initiate major accident investigations within 1 working day of request.
• Conduct site visits at least once every 3 weeks per site; urgent visits within 24 hours.
• Provide accident investigation reports within 2 working days.
• Deliver training courses with a minimum evaluation score of 3.5 out of 5.
• Attend 100% of internal health and safety forums.
• Develop procedures in response to legislation or best practice within 6 weeks of request.
• Complete and issue inspection reports within 24 hours of site visits.
• Tailor specific training to departmental needs.
• Attend quarterly health and safety team meetings.