Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor
Location: Rosyth, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, GB, KY11 2YD
Work arrangement: Hybrid (minimum 3 days onsite per week)
Role type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF74660
About the Role
At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world. As a Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor you’ll be embedded within submarine operations and support complex engineering activities in a highly regulated nuclear environment. You’ll influence safety performance, partner with operational teams, manage risk, drive continuous improvement and help deliver vital defence programmes.
Day‑to‑day Responsibilities
- Providing expert health, safety and environmental advice to operational teams, managers and stakeholders.
- Conducting workplace inspections, audits and safety reviews to identify hazards and promote best practice.
- Supporting risk assessments and reviewing safe systems of work to ensure compliance with company standards and legislation.
- Investigating incidents, accidents and near misses, identifying root causes and driving corrective actions.
- Collaborating with engineers, contractors and project teams to deliver safety improvements and foster a positive safety culture.
Essential Experience
- Experience in a health, safety and environmental advisory role within a high-risk industry such as marine, shipbuilding, engineering, power generation, manufacturing or construction.
- Proven ability to influence operational teams and managers to effectively manage risk and maintain safe working practices.
- Experience conducting inspections, audits and compliance reviews, identifying hazards and implementing practical controls.
- Experience investigating incidents and near misses, including root cause analysis and corrective action management.
- Strong working knowledge of United Kingdom health and safety legislation within a highly regulated environment.
Qualifications
- NEBOSH Certificate (Level 3) in Occupational Health and Safety, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
- IOSH membership or membership of a similar professional body is desirable.
- Working knowledge of Construction Design and Management Regulations is desirable.
- Experience of nuclear industry standards, regulatory frameworks or other highly regulated environments would be advantageous.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who can achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance.
Benefits
- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
- Access to a Digital GP, annual health check and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare.
- Employee shopping savings portal.
- Payment of professional fees.
- Reservists receive 10‑day special paid leave.
- Holiday Trading – buy or sell up to one working week of annual leave within a specific window.
- ‘Be Kind Day’ – one paid working day per year to volunteer with a chosen charity.
EEO Statement
We are a disability‑confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know.
Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor employer: Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.
At Babcock, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a flexible and hybrid working environment that supports a healthy work-life balance. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our extensive development opportunities, competitive benefits package, and initiatives like 'Be Kind Day' for volunteering. Join us in creating a safe and secure world while enjoying the unique advantages of working with a diverse team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the military and emergency services sectors.
Contact Details:
Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA. Recruitment Team
