Health Safety Environment Advisor in Nottingham

Elgin Energy is seeking a dedicated Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Advisor to join our dynamic team, focusing on ensuring the highest standards of HSE throughout our project pipeline, from development to construction and energization.

Your primary responsibility will be to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, promoting a safe working environment for the company's workers, contractors, suppliers, consultants, and other stakeholders. This entails conducting thorough risk assessments and advocating for the most efficient and safe approaches in alignment with legal requirements, codes of practice, and our organizational HSE system.

To be successful in the role, you must demonstrate proficiency and hands‐on experience in managing HSE aspects within the renewable energy sector in the UK. Effective stakeholder management skills are paramount, as you'll be tasked with fostering positive relationships with multiple parties involved in our projects. The role requires site visits and can be based centrally in the Midlands area to facilitate travel.

What you will do:

• Developing and implementing HSE documentation: drafting, updating, and implementing health & safety and environment policies and procedures in line with UK legislation, industry best practices, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Providing advice and guidance promoting a positive HSE culture: offering advice and guidance to management, supervisors, and workers on health and safety matters, including safe work practices, equipment usage, and emergency procedures.
• Planning for HSE, including setting realistic short‐ and long‐term objectives, deciding priorities and establishing adequate systems and performance standards.
• Reviewing HSE system performance: auditing the health & safety and environmental management system periodically to promote continuous improvement.
• Conducting risk assessments: identifying potential hazards, assessing risks, and implementing control measures to mitigate risks.
• Monitoring compliance: regularly inspecting construction sites to ensure compliance with health & safety and environment regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
• Coordinating with the Construction Project Manager to ensure contractors, their sub‐contractors, and agents carry out all activities safely and in accordance with CDM 2015 regulations.
• Supervising the implementation and proper use of collective and personal protective equipment on site.
• Ensuring that all HSE incidents are correctly reported and addressed: identifying hazards, intervening and mitigation measures, and reviewing work procedures.
• Investigating incidents: determining root causes of unsafe conditions, near‐misses, and accidents, and recommending preventive measures.
• Delivering training: planning and delivering health & safety and environment training programs, including induction, toolbox talks, and specialised training for specific tasks or hazards.
• Developing and implementing emergency plans and drills.
• Liaising with authorities: serving as the primary point of contact for inspections conducted by regulatory authorities and ensuring prompt resolution of any identified issues.
• Participating in HSE meetings, both internal and external with contractors and suppliers.
• Maintaining records of inspections, incidents, training activities, and safety documentation as required by regulations and company policies.
• Reporting health & safety and environment KPI's on a monthly basis.

What you will bring:

• A relevant third‐level qualification in health and safety management, environment, engineering (construction sector) or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH Managing Safely.
• In‐depth knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, regulations, and standards.
• Knowledge of ISO Management Systems: ISO 45001 and 14001.
• Minimum of 3‐5 years of Health & Safety experience within the construction industry, preferably on large‐scale energy or HV projects.
• Experience in conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, and delivering health and safety training.
• Analytical and problem‐solving abilities to identify hazards and recommend appropriate control measures.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficient communication, resource management, and software skills, particularly Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's license for the UK.

Seniority level: Mid‐Senior level

Employment type: Full‐time

Job function: Quality Assurance

Industries: Services for Renewable Energy