HSSE Advisor

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the United Kingdom is looking for an ambitious HSSE Advisor to join the national team. In this role, you'll provide HSSE guidance to ensure safety and compliance across projects in the UK and Ireland. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 HSSE qualification, knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, and experience in consultancy or construction. This position offers professional growth and a chance to contribute to a safety-focused culture.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Support from a national network of experts

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of UK health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• A full UK driving license and flexibility for regional travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide robust HSSE guidance for office-based and field activities.
• Support project planning through CDM compliance and risk assessments.
• Undertake inspections and audits to drive continuous improvement.
• Promote a proactive safety mindset by investigating incidents.
• Support teams to ensure workplaces are secure and environmentally responsible.

Skills

Knowledge of UK health, safety, and environmental legislation

Proven experience within consultancy, engineering, or construction sectors

Ability to challenge the status quo

Education

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

Level 6 qualification (Diploma/Degree) or working towards one

Job description

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:

• 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.

About You

We are looking for a proactive professional with a growth mindset and the confidence to challenge the status quo constructively.

Essential Requirements

• 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.

Why Join Stantec?

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.