HSE Advisor

Navantia UK; Methil; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading shipbuilding company in Methil is seeking an HSE Advisor to drive safety excellence across operations. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety and experience in large projects within marine, offshore, or oil & gas sectors. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance, conducting risk assessments, and supporting ISO accreditation. The role requires strong communication and problem-solving skills, with a focus on establishing a safer workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience providing HSE support on large projects, ideally in marine, offshore, or oil & gas environments.
• Internal auditor experience for ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 is desirable.
• Working knowledge of environmental legislation and best practice is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support HSE performance across site operations and report progress.
• Conduct and document risk assessments and workplace inspections.
• Represent HSE in daily and weekly site meetings.

Skills

HSE support experience

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Planning and organisational skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety (e.g., NEBOSH General Certificate)

Job description

Job Description

Navantia UK is a UK incorporated company, subsidiary of Spanish Navantia, created to work with UK industrial partners in shipbuilding, defence and in offshore wind energy. With a history that goes back more than 300 hundred years, Navantia is a world reference in the design, building, integration and life‑cycle support of state‑of‑the‑art war ships for the Spanish Navy and international customers and has extensive experience in ToT programmes.

Navantia UK is expanding its team in Methil and we’re looking for a proactive HSE Advisor to help drive safety excellence across our site. This role is ideal for someone who’s confident on the shop floor, strong in communication, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance.

HSE Advisor – Navantia UK (Methil)

Location

Methil

Contract

Full‑time (overtime & shift work may be required)

About the Role

As an HSE Advisor, you’ll support daily operations, ensure compliance, and act as a key representative in client and internal HSE discussions. You’ll play a vital role in risk management, incident analysis, inspections, and supporting ISO accreditation—while helping the wider team make safety central to everything we do.

What You’ll Do

• Support HSE performance across site operations and report progress against plans.
• Recommend improvements based on ongoing risk assessments and performance trends.
• Represent HSE in daily and weekly site meetings with clients and internal teams.
• Ensure all personnel follow company safety policies and legal requirements.
• Conduct and document risk assessments, identifying opportunities to reduce likelihood and severity.
• Carry out regular workplace inspections to verify compliance with procedures.
• Support development of site‑wide health and safety strategies.
• Record and review incidents and accidents for reporting and analysis.
• Stay up to date with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Assist with management reports, toolbox talks, newsletters and HSE communications.
• Ensure safe operation of equipment and correct disposal of waste and hazardous substances.
• Support ongoing ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 accreditation activities.

What You’ll Bring

Essential

• Level 3 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety (e.g., NEBOSH General Certificate).

Desirable3>

• Internal auditor experience for ISO 14001 / ISO 45001.
• Working knowledge of environmental legislation and best practice.

Technical Skills

• Experience providing HSE support on large projects—ideally in marine, offshore, or oil & gas environments.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Effective problem‑solving abilities.
• Confidence working with structured processes and procedures.
• Good understanding of customer expectations.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.

Who You Are

• A clear and confident communicator.
• Comfortable challenging unsafe behaviours or assumptions.
• A self‑starter who can work across teams and departments.
• Relationship‑focused and able to build trust quickly.
• Driven to deliver results and improve safety performance.

If you’re passionate about creating a safer, more sustainable workplace and want to be part of a growing team supporting major industrial projects, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join Navantia UK in Methil.

Additional Information

If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role online please contact us at [e-mail] and one of the team will be in contact to help you.