HSE Advisor - Stanlow

BILFINGER; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilfinger UK is seeking an HSE Advisor to join the Stanlow site on a permanent staff basis. The role focuses on providing HSE support, CDM guidance, and driving safety improvements across operations.

Responsibilities include incident investigations, audit activities, emergency planning, and delivering safety inductions and coaching to personnel. NEBOSH General Certificate holders and IOSH members are preferred, with a track record in industrial services.

Qualifications

• Auditing and inspection of HSE processes and effectiveness.
• Incident management and investigation to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Solid knowledge of HSE legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with CDM Regulations and construction project health and safety.
• Familiarity with management system standards (OHSAS/ISO 45001).
• Experience in industrial services sectors (2+ years).
• Ability to plan improvements and drive safety initiatives.
• Coaching and training skills to mentor on safety practices.
• Member of IOSH or equivalent safety professional body.

Responsibilities

• Provide HSE support to B-UK sites ensuring contractual HSE requirements are implemented.
• Assist in preparation of contractual HSE documentation.
• Advise on CDM roles and requirements for construction projects.
• Support incident investigations and record findings in the management system.
• Follow up on corrective actions from incidents, audits and inspections.
• Promote proactive safety tools and conduct on-site safety mentoring.

Skills

Auditing / Inspection

Incident Management & Investigation

HSE Legislation

CDM Regulations

Management System Standards

Industrial Services Sector Exp.

Improvement Planning

Coaching / Training Skills

IOSH Member

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Bilfinger is a leading international industrial services provider, driving efficiency and sustainability for the process industry. With about 31,000 employees and over €5.4 billion in revenue in 2025, we offer solutions in consulting, engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, turnarounds, and digital applications across key sectors like energy, chemicals, pharma, and oil & gas.

Shape the future with Bilfinger UK: With a strong commitment to sustainability, Bilfinger UK stands out as a premier provider of engineering and maintenance services. For over 50 years, Bilfinger UK has consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation, delivering advanced solutions that support industries, infrastructure, and communities across the United Kingdom.

As a key member of the globally respected Bilfinger Group, Bilfinger UK has built a reputation as a versatile leader, offering both onshore and offshore services. From energy and utilities to pharmaceuticals and petrochemicals, the company’s broad expertise across various sectors makes it a trusted partner in the industry, as well as a work environment where you can develop your potential.

At Bilfinger, we offer a work environment where you can learn and grow. Join us and be part of a team shaping the future!

Bilfinger UK are looking for an HSE Advisor to join us at Stanlow on a permanent staff basis.

Key activities will include but not limited to;

• Provide HSE support to specific B-UK operational site(s) ensuring that contractual HSE requirements and associated HSE Plans are effectively communicated and implemented, ensuring that contract and business HSE objectives are met
• Assist & Support preparation of required contractual HSE Documentation
• Provide support and guidance to those who act in CDM specific roles of Client, Principal Designer, Designer, Principal Contractor and Contractor as they affect construction projects undertaken by the organisation to ensure compliance with CDM 2015.
• Support on-site incident investigations to ensure a root cause and preventative / corrective actions are identified and that all information is suitably collated within the Company Incident Management System – ‘ACTIVE’
• Support effective follow up and close out of all corrective actions as a result of incidents, audits, inspections and observations.
• Promote the use of B-UK proactive safety tools, such as PASTA, Safe Cards and mentor in the use of as required
• Conduct audits and inspections of various work processes as required

Routine Duties

• Stop any operational process where unsafe working practices are being carried out and advise personnel of the appropriate action
• Report on any deficiencies or urgent matters relating to HSE matters or potential breaches in legislation
• Identify and monitor issues, create new ideas and keep abreast of innovations in the industry to enable improvements to the products and services to be communicated to the Operational and HSE Managements teams for implementation
• Deliver exceptional health, safety and environmental performance
• Participate, review and assist with the development of Risk Assessments
• Ensure all hazardous substances used by B-UK are subject to a COSHH risk assessment and that the Company ‘Sypol’ system is maintained, understood and implemented
• Support and participate in emergency response planning and training exercises
• Being visible onsite and completing regular HSE inspections whilst engaging in safety conversations with the onsite personnel
• Deliver HSE mentoring / coaching as and when required
• Identify problems / issues with PPE quality or use and ensuring this is fed back to the HSE Manager / Procurement Department for action
• Attend on-site HSE Meetings
• Ensure leading / lagging information is collated and reported to allow for KPI / Performance reports to be generated
• Assist with D&A testing processes as required
• Deliver Company HSE Induction to new starters and refresher training to existing personnel where appropriate
• Ensure B-UK Policies are adhered to and reporting non-compliance to the onsite Management Team
• Report areas of concern or potential opportunities for improvement to the HSE Director / HSE Manager
• Prepare TBT briefings for onsite personnel as directed by the Operational and HSE Management Team
• Provide guidance and advice on matters relating to HSE to onsite personnel
• Assist in developing, promoting and monitoring compliance with HSE performance indicators

Experience & Qualifications

• Auditing / Inspection (Essential)
• Incident Management & Investigation (Essential)
• HSE Legislation (Essential)
• CDM Regulations
• Management System Standards
• Industrial Services Sector Experience (2 years)
• Improvement Planning
• Coaching / Training Skills
• NEBOSH General Certificate (Essential)
• Member of IOSH

For additional information please contact Carla Yvonne Bowman by email [e-mail].

Bilfinger is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other characteristics protected by law.

Bilfinger UK Limited

HSEQ

Permanent

Professional

Bilfinger Office