HSEW Advisor

Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited; Swillington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited seeks an experienced Health, Safety, Environment and Wellbeing (HSEW) Advisor to join a dynamic team. You will support HSEW strategies, provide practical guidance to project teams, and drive continuous improvement across health, safety, environmental performance and wellbeing.

You will conduct inspections, audits and risk assessments, promote safe-by-design principles, and assist with incident investigations.

Qualifications

• Grad IOSH, working towards Chartered Membership (CMIOSH) or equivalent.
• Experience with UK Health & Safety legislation and construction risk management (CDM).
• Experience in HSE advisory roles across high‑risk sectors.
• Ability to lead inspections/audits and produce clear reports.
• Strong data analysis to identify trends and improvements.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites.
• IOSH/PISEP qualifications or ISO 14001/45001/9001 exposure is a plus.
• Experience delivering training and behavioural safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver HSEW strategies and improvement initiatives.
• Provide practical HSEW advice to project and operational teams.
• Conduct inspections, audits and assurance activities to identify improvements.
• Promote safe-by-design through design reviews and risk assessments.
• Assist investigations of incidents, near misses and environmental events.
• Facilitate learning from incidents and share best practice across teams.
• Analyse HSEW performance data and support reporting requirements.
• Promote wellbeing and psychological safety across the workforce.
• Engage suppliers and stakeholders to drive consistent standards.

Skills

HSE advisory

Risk management

Audits

Incident investigations

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Training & coaching

Education

Graduate IOSH / CMIOSH in progress

Job description

Our client is a Health and Safety Consultancy and has been working in the Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental industry for over 18 years covering many different sectors. They have a diverse range of clients, and they pride themselves in providing them with a first-class service. They look after organisations and businesses of any shape and size, and they offer practical and innovative solutions keeping them safe, compliant and profitable.

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive

Health, Safety, Environment and Wellbeing (HSEW) Advisor to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate HSE professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to driving continuous improvement across health, safety, environmental performance and wellbeing. Working closely with operational, design and delivery teams, you will provide practical support, assurance and guidance to help create a positive safety culture and ensure the highest standards are maintained across projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development and delivery of HSEW strategies, objectives and improvement initiatives.
• Provide competent health, safety, environmental and wellbeing advice to project and operational teams.
• Undertake inspections, audits and assurance activities, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Promote the prevention of serious injuries and high-potential incidents through effective risk management and verification of critical controls.
• Support safe-by-design principles through active involvement in design reviews and risk assessments.
• Assist with the management and investigation of incidents, near misses and environmental events, ensuring effective corrective actions are implemented.
• Facilitate learning from incidents and share best practice across teams.
• Support the collection and analysis of HSEW performance data and contribute to reporting requirements.
• Promote wellbeing and psychological safety, encouraging a positive and inclusive working culture.
• Support environmental protection initiatives and help prevent pollution and environmental incidents.
• Engage with suppliers, subcontractors and stakeholders to drive consistent standards and behaviours.
• Challenge unsafe practices where necessary and support the implementation of effective risk controls.

About You

Our client is looking for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent communication and influencing skills.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Grad IOSH, working towards Chartered Membership (CMIOSH), or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation and construction risk management, including CDM Regulations.
• Experience in a Health and Safety or HSE advisory role within construction, infrastructure, utilities, water, rail or other high-risk sectors.
• Experience supporting incident investigations and implementing lessons learned.
• Ability to undertake inspections and audits and produce clear, concise reports.
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project locations.
• PISEP qualification or working towards.
• Internal Auditor qualification aligned to ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 9001.
• Experience delivering training, coaching and behavioural safety initiatives.

What They're Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate a genuine commitment to health, safety, environment and wellbeing.
• Be a proactive problem solver with a practical approach.
• Build positive relationships and influence at all levels.
• Communicate effectively and confidently challenge when required.
• Adapt to changing priorities and environments.
• Show integrity, accountability and professionalism in everything they do.