HSE Advisor

Airswift; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking an experienced HSE Advisor to support construction activities, ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation while promoting a strong safety culture on site.

The role includes coordinating and issuing construction work permits to support daily site operations and mentoring contractor teams in HSE best practices.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent HSE qualification is required.
• Minimum 5 years' HSE experience within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Experience working with permit-to-work systems.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and audits to identify and mitigate HSE risks.
• Review contractor risk assessments and support implementation of control measures.
• Ensure compliance with relevant HSE legislation, standards and procedures.
• Deliver HSE inductions and support workforce safety awareness initiatives.
• Assist with incident and accident investigations and follow-up actions.
• Promote environmental compliance, including waste management and pollution prevention.
• Maintain HSE records, monitoring activities and training documentation.
• Provide visible site-based support, coaching and guidance to contractor teams.
• Deputise for the HSE Manager when required.
• Coordinate and issue daily construction work permits.
• Ensure permit records are maintained accurately and in line with company procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Independence

Team collaboration

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

MVK

Tools

Microsoft Office

HSE management systems

Job description

An experienced HSE Advisor is required to support construction activities, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation while promoting a strong safety culture on site. The role also includes coordinating and issuing construction work permits to support site operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and audits to identify and mitigate HSE risks.
• Review contractor risk assessments and support implementation of control measures.
• Ensure compliance with relevant HSE legislation, standards, and procedures.
• Deliver HSE inductions and support workforce safety awareness initiatives.
• Assist with incident and accident investigations and follow‑up actions.
• Promote environmental compliance, including waste management and pollution prevention.
• Maintain HSE records, monitoring activities, and training documentation.
• Provide visible site‑based support, coaching, and guidance to contractor teams.
• Deputise for the HSE Manager when required.
• Coordinate and issue daily construction work permits.
• Ensure permit records are maintained accurately and in line with company procedures.

Requirements

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate, MVK, or equivalent HSE qualification.
• Minimum 5 years' HSE experience within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Experience working with permit‑to‑work systems.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and HSE management systems.