Senior HSE Advisor - EV

We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals. You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

At Drax we prioritise safety – We all deliver our One Safe Drax vision by caring for ourselves, our assets, our environment and our communities. As Senior HSE Advisor you will join our HSE team in the Commercial Business Unit of Drax Group, reporting to the HSE Manager – Commercial, to drive Health, Safety and Environmental improvements specifically within our EV department. You will be a champion for our One Safe Drax vision and seek to drive cultural change in the HSE performance, risk & compliance controls and behaviours across the EV department including electric vehicle charge-point installation and construction activities. With your experience working with CDM Regulations and having a hands-on approach, you’ll be designing, delivering and monitoring innovative HSE programmes and improvements to achieve compliance and manage risk on our construction projects across the UK, along with your small team of HSE advisors.

To be successful in this role, ideally… You’ll be well-organised and agile, able to adapt to the changing needs of a newly integrated and growing business. By being pragmatic, you’ll develop practical and logical solutions that will embed effectively. Drawing on your strong stakeholder management experience, you will be a strong communicator, and able to advise all levels of the business effectively. A Level 6 HSE qualification i.e. NEBOSH Diploma (or working towards) is required for this role. You’ll have a detailed understanding of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. You’ll also have experience managing a team. You will be able to travel regularly across the UK to EV construction sites and other Drax locations, as required.

As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support your lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get:

• A discretionary bonus depending on company performance
• Private Healthcare with Vitality
• SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time
• Personal accident cover
• Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%
• Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays
• Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come. Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background.

Think this role’s for you? Click the ‘apply now’ button to begin your Drax journey. If you want to find out more about Drax, check out our LinkedIn page to see our latest news. We understand that you may have some additional questions about the role. If you’d like to have a confidential chat to discuss the role in more detail, please email careers@drax.com.