HSSE Advisor

Stantec Inc.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an ambitious HSSE Advisor to join their national team in the United Kingdom. You will provide essential safety guidance for both office-based and field activities, supporting project compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will hold a recognized Level 3 HSSE qualification and have solid knowledge of UK legislation, alongside experience in consultancy or construction sectors. Strong communication skills and a full UK driving license are also required.

Benefits

Professional development support

Opportunity to work with a national network of experts

Qualifications

• Recognized Level 3 HSSE qualification is required.
• Solid understanding of UK health and safety regulations expected.
• Experience in consultancy, engineering, or construction sectors necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide HSSE guidance for office and field activities.
• Support project planning, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations.
• Undertake inspections and audits, providing actionable feedback.

Skills

Health, safety, and environmental legislation knowledge

Consultancy experience

Project planning

Education

Level 3 HSSE qualification (e.g., NEBOSH)

Level 6 qualification or working towards one

Job description

Responsibilities

• Acting as a Trusted Advisor: Providing robust HSSE guidance for both office-based and field activities, ensuring our hybrid and site teams work safely and effectively.
• Driving Project Success: Supporting project planning through CDM compliance, risk assessments, and safe systems of work, including active participation in design risk reviews.
• Leading on Site: Undertaking inspections and audits to provide clear, actionable feedback that drives continuous improvement.
• Cultivating Culture: Promoting a proactive safety mindset by investigating incidents to find root causes, sharing lessons learned, and delivering engaging HSSE training.
• Managing Compliance: Supporting our facilities and management teams to ensure our workplaces remain secure, accessible, and environmentally responsible.

Qualifications

• Recognized Level 3 HSSE qualification (e.g., NEBOSH Construction).
• Solid knowledge of UK health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Proven experience within consultancy, engineering, or construction sectors.
• A full UK driving license and the flexibility for regional travel.

Highly Desirable

• A Level 6 qualification (Diploma/Degree) or working towards one.
• Experience with CDM regulations specifically in the water, energy, or infrastructure sectors.
• Membership in a professional body like IOSH.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in engineering and environmental consultancy, dedicated to delivering sustainable solutions across infrastructure, energy, and the built environment. We are looking for an ambitious, up-and-coming HSSE Advisor to join our national team, ideally in Warrington or Manchester.

In this role, you will be a trusted partner to our project teams, helping to evolve our SaferTogether culture. Whether you are in the office or out in the field, you will provide the pragmatic advice and assurance needed to keep our people safe and our projects compliant across the UK and Ireland. You will play a pivotal role in embedding HSSE excellence throughout our operations by, At Stantec, we offer more than just a job; we offer a career path. You'll be supported by a national network of experts and encouraged to pursue professional development that aligns with your ambitions. If you are solution-focused, curious, and committed to safety and integrity, we want to hear from you. The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.