Senior HSE Advisor

Scantec; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

4 days per week

Professional development

Job summary

Scantec is recruiting a Senior HSE Advisor for a well‑established engineering and manufacturing client in Preston. You will lead safety, health and environmental performance, provide expert legal guidance, and support ISO 45001/14001 systems across the business.

Reporting to the HSE Manager, you will identify risks, drive improvements, lead investigations and audits, and help embed a strong safety culture. The role requires NEBOSH and IOSH qualifications, with eligibility for security clearance

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 5)
• Grad IOSH, or Chartered IOSH membership
• IEMA qualification or working towards membership
• Experience in regulated sectors such as nuclear, defence, energy or construction
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations
• Experience supporting engineering design or modification projects

Responsibilities

• Provide senior, competent advice on health, safety and environmental legislation, standards and best practice
• Lead workplace inspections, audits and behavioural safety observations
• Support internal and external audits and ensure corrective actions are completed
• Oversee risk assessments and ensure suitable control measures are in place, applying ALARP principles
• Work with engineering and project teams to identify and reduce risk at source
• Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, near misses and environmental events, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
• Monitor HSE performance, analyse trends and report to support continuous improvement
• Deliver inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings
• Manage contractor compliance with site standards
• Contribute to the development of HSE policies, procedures and business improvement initiatives

Skills

Risk assessment

Audits & inspections

Accident investigation

ALARP principles

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

Contractor management

Safety training

Stakeholder influence

Decision making

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

NEBOSH Diploma

Grad IOSH/Chartered IOSH

IEMA membership

Job description

Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package

Job Reference: JOB-90484

Published: 13-10-2026

Duration: Permanent

Expiry Date: 10-11-2026

Country: United Kingdom

Preston | Full-Time | Permanent | Hybrid | 4 day working week | Competitive Salary and Benefits | Eligibility for Security Clearance Required

Our client is a well-established engineering and manufacturing organisation operating in a highly regulated environment. With continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Senior HSE Advisor to join their HSE team and take a leading role in safety, health and environmental performance across the business.

Reporting to the HSE Manager, you will provide expert advice on UK health, safety and environmental legislation, support ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems, and work with operational teams to embed a strong safety culture. You will work independently, using your own judgement to identify risks, challenge poor practice and drive continuous improvement.

The Role

• Provide senior, competent advice on health, safety and environmental legislation, standards and best practice
• Lead workplace inspections, audits and behavioural safety observations
• Support internal and external audits and ensure corrective actions are completed
• Oversee risk assessments and ensure suitable control measures are in place, applying ALARP principles
• Work with engineering and project teams to identify and reduce risk at source
• Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, near misses and environmental events, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
• Monitor HSE performance, analyse trends and report to support continuous improvement
• Deliver inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings
• Manage contractor compliance with site standards
• Contribute to the development of HSE policies, procedures and business improvement initiatives

About You

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
• Proven background in manufacturing, engineering, industrial or project-based environments. This is essential, so please only apply if this describes your experience.
• Strong working knowledge of UK health and safety legislation
• Experience advising operational teams on risk management and safe systems of work
• Working knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
• Ability to work independently, making sound decisions without day-to-day supervision
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence at every level of the organisation
• Good IT skills and experience maintaining HSE records and reports
• Eligible to hold security clearance
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 5)
• Tech IOSH, Grad IOSH or Chartered IOSH membership
• IEMA qualification, or working towards membership
• Experience in regulated sectors such as nuclear, defence, energy or construction
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations
• Experience supporting engineering design or modification projects

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Support for professional development and further qualifications
• Collaborative working environment
• Long-term career progression in a growing engineering business