Senior HSE Advisor - UK, Ireland & NCE

Vestas; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding program

Permanent contract

Professional growth

Flexible work options

Job summary

Vestas seeks a senior HSE Manager to lead sub-regional delivery, aligning with the Regional Capacity Plan and ensuring compliance with global standards. You will deploy critical controls across sites, drive assurance inputs, and escalate risks to the Regional Head of HSE.

You will help shape the safety culture, model curious inquiry and continuous improvement, and lead multi-site, multi-project operations across several countries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related health & safety field.
• Professional HSE qualification such as NEBOSH is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead sub-regional HSE delivery aligned to the Regional Capacity Plan.
• Deploy global/regional HSE standards and critical controls across the sub-region.
• Help shape safety culture through leadership forums and proactive coaching.

Skills

English communication

Safety leadership

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Audits & inspections

Stakeholder management

Training & awareness

Cross-country collaboration

Continuous improvement

Coaching & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering, or related discipline

NEBOSH Certificate/Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Family Quality, Health, Safety and Environment

Management | Full-Time

People & Culture > Global Health, Safety & Environment > HSE NCE

The HSE department is focused on supporting and empowering vestas to build HSE Capacity at every level of the organization. We aim to ensure that every leader and employee has access to the necessary tools, systems and processes to ensure everyone goes home safely every day.

Responsibilities

Aligned with the Regional Blueprint, the Sub-Regional HSE Manager operates primarily at the 3-6-month, process-driven horizon. The role converts the Regional annual Capacity Plan into a prioritized sub-regional delivery plan, coordinates execution through standardized processes and routines, and maintains control of high risks through verification, follow-up and escalation.

Accountable for deployment of Global and Regional HSE standards, critical controls and management system requirements across the sub-region (Sales, CPX projects, Service sites/centres, warehouses and offices within the defined geographical boundary), and for providing timely assurance inputs and escalations to the Regional Head of HSE.

As the senior HSE Manager within the sub-region, this role is accountable not only for operational delivery but for helping shape the safety culture - modelling the behaviors of curious inquiry, systemic thinking and learning over blame that define the Vestas HSE evolution and ensuring these are visible and consistently reinforced in sub-regional operational leadership forums.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering, or a related discipline. Equivalent technical qualifications combined with significant HSE experience may also be considered
• 7+ years of progressive HSE experience within wind energy, offshore operations, construction, manufacturing, utilities, logistics, service operations, or other high-risk industries
• Demonstrated experience working as a senior HSE advisor, specialist, business partner supporting multi-site, multi-project, or geographically dispersed operations
• Professional HSE certification such as NEBOSH Certificate/Diploma or equivalent occupational safety qualification
• Solid working knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems, including implementation, compliance monitoring, and continuous improvement activities
• Experience supporting HSE governance, operational assurance, risk management, incident investigation, and corrective action follow-up across complex operational environments
• Experience working across multiple countries, business units, or operational functions, with the ability to build effective relationships across diverse stakeholder groups
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to communicate effectively with frontline teams, operational leaders, and senior management
• Strong safety leadership with the ability to encourage safe practices and build a proactive safety culture
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and support incident investigations, including root cause analysis
• Experience performing HSE audits, inspections and compliance monitoring activities
• Effective stakeholder management and communication abilities, with experience engaging employees, supervisors, contractors, and business leaders
• Ability to deliver HSE training, coaching and awareness initiatives across operational teams
• Solid risk management, problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset
• Team-oriented and encouraging approach with effective coaching and mentoring experience

What We Offer

• Start & Perspective: Structured onboarding program and a permanent employment contract with long-term prospects
• Development & Skills: Varied work in a forward-looking industry and individual opportunities for professional growth
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Overtime account, option to work from home up to 8 days per month, 30 days of vacation plus Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve off, and the option for a sabbatical
• Team & Culture: Scandinavian-inspired with flat hierarchies, informal culture, and a collaborative team atmosphere

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.