HSE Advisor - EV

Drax Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in renewable energy as an HSE Advisor responsible for driving safety and environmental improvements across the UK. This role includes collaborating within the HSE Team, monitoring compliance, and enhancing HSE performance in the growing EV department. Ideal candidates have an HSE qualification, a proactive attitude, and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus based on company performance

Company car

Private healthcare

Sharesave scheme (discretionary)

Personal accident cover

Group personal pension plan (up to 10% contribution)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Reimbursement of professional body membership

Qualifications

• HSE qualification (NEBOSH certificate or equivalent) is required.
• Understanding of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
• Willingness to travel across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Drive health, safety, and environmental improvements within the EV department.
• Champion the One Safe Drax vision and monitor HSE performance.
• Develop and implement risk and compliance controls across EV sites.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

NEBOSH certificate or equivalent

Job description

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Flexible – UK wide travel
Up to £40,000

CLOSING DATE – 5th August 2025

Who we are:

We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have the ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.

You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers, and business champions. We’re enabling a zero-carbon, lower-cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

At Drax, we prioritize safety – We all deliver our One Safe Drax vision by caring for ourselves, our assets, our environment, and our communities.

About the role:

As part of the HSE Team, the HSE Advisor will;
- Drive health, safety, and environmental improvements specifically within our EV department.
- Be a champion for our One Safe Drax vision and work to monitor HSE performance and implement risk & compliance controls across our EV sites.
- Support the delivery of innovative HSE programmes and improvements to achieve compliance and manage risk on our construction projects across the UK.
- Be pragmatic in your approach and develop practical and logical solutions that will embed effectively.

Who we’re looking for:

To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have…
- An HSE qualification (NEBOSH certificate or equivalent).
- A good understanding of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
- A willingness to travel is a must.
- A well-organized and agile approach, able to adapt to the changing needs of a newly integrated and growing business.
- Strong communication skills, able to advise all levels of the business effectively.

Rewards and benefits:

As you help us shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support your lifestyle. If successful, you’ll get:
- A discretionary bonus depending on company performance.
- Company car.
- Private healthcare.
- SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time.
- Personal accident cover.
- Group personal pension plan (we’ll pay up to 10%).
- Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays.
- Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body.

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax, you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.

Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. We actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here.

Talk to us about flexible working!

How to apply:
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We understand that you may have some additional questions about the role. If you’d like to have a confidential chat to discuss the role in more detail, please email.

Please note – this role will require regular travel across the UK to EV construction sites and other Drax locations.

We reserve the right to close roles early when the particular role and/or location has had sufficient applications.