HSSE Advisor

Stantec Inc.; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking an HSSE Advisor in Warrington to provide health and safety guidance across offices and field activities. The role includes supporting project planning, conducting inspections, and promoting a proactive safety culture. Candidates should hold a Level 3 HSSE qualification and possess knowledge of UK safety legislation. A driving license is necessary for regional travel. This position offers significant opportunities for professional growth and alignment with a culture of excellence.

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.
• Full UK driving license with 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 provide clear feedback.
• Promote proactive safety mindset and investigate incidents.
• Support management teams to ensure secure and compliant workplaces.

Skills

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

Knowledge of UK health, safety, and environmental legislation

Experience in consultancy, engineering, or construction sectors

Full UK driving license

Education

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

Job description

Overview

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 will be supported by a national network of experts and encouraged to pursue professional development that aligns with your ambitions.

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. We are looking for a proactive professional with a growth mindset and the confidence to challenge the status quo constructively., A recognized Level 3 HSSE qualification (e.g., NEBOSH Construction).

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

• 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 plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future 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. Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

EEO Statement

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. Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.