HSE Site Advisor – Solar EPC (Cardiff) | NEBOSH & SMSTS

Astute People; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

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Job summary

Astute People are recruiting for a Health and Safety Advisor to join a global EPC contractor for a large-scale solar project in the Cardiff area. The role offers a salary of 40,000–45,000 plus company benefits and starts in December 2026.

The job involves assisting the HSE Site Supervisor with CDM compliance, site safety management, audits, and training delivery. Candidates with NEBOSH and SMSTS are preferred.

Qualifications

• First-aid certificate (3-day) is preferred.
• NEBOSH certificate desirable.
• SMSTS certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the HSE Site Supervisor in the site setup and establishment in accordance with CDM and welfare regulations.
• Assist the HSE Site Supervisor in ensuring the Construction Phase Plan, Integrated Management System and contractual safety requirements are effectively implemented.
• Monitor all work to ensure safe systems of work are adopted and advise on corrective actions.
• Deputise for the HSE Supervisor in their absence.
• Investigate and report accidents, incidents, and dangerous occurrences; collect accident book entries for archiving.
• Provide HSE support and advice to the EPC team.
• Complete HSE audits and inspections on sites; close out nonconformities with site teams.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Deliver toolbox talks and inductions; identify training needs and competency requirements.
• Participate in daily contractor meetings and collect monthly HSE statistics.

Job description

Astute People are recruiting for a Health and Safety Advisor to join a global EPC contractor for a large-scale solar project in the Cardiff area. The role offers a salary of 40,000–45,000 plus company benefits and starts in December 2026.

The job involves assisting the HSE Site Supervisor with CDM compliance, site safety management, audits, and training delivery. Candidates with NEBOSH and SMSTS are preferred.