At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead HSE strategy for major construction projects and ensure safety across operations.
- Company: Join KBS Maritime at HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, a leader in infrastructure development.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, early finishes on Fridays, and a generous pension scheme.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with top industry stakeholders.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety in complex construction environments while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent SHE qualification; experience in high-risk construction is essential.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
As a Senior HSE Advisor (Construction), you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering KBS Maritime’s Health, Safety and Environmental strategy across our operations. You will lead on CDM, construction safety, and complex project risk management across a major £100m infrastructure and construction programme. As a senior point of expertise, you will operate within the developing KBS Maritime HSE structure as the lead HSE oversight for complex construction projects and CDM - providing senior‑level strategic and technical HSE guidance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide wider HSE support across the operational Naval Base, ensuring safe and effective integration between construction, FM, engineering, waterfront and alongside services activities.
- Lead targeted HSE inspections, audits and investigations across construction and operational areas.
- Review and challenge Construction Phase Plans, RAMS, design risk registers, sequencing and temporary works proposals.
- Act as a key interface between construction teams, operational leads, subcontractors, BAE, MOD and Royal Navy stakeholders.
What you will bring:
- Significant experience delivering HSE leadership for complex, multi‑disciplinary construction, infrastructure or major build projects including decommissions, excavations, or demolitions.
- Strong, proven competence in CDM 2015, with experience advising Client / PD / PC roles.
- Experience working within live operational estates where construction interfaces with FM, engineering.
- Experience within marine/waterfront environments would be beneficial but not essential.
- Demonstrated capability managing high‑risk construction operations (temporary works, intrusive works, lifting, SIMOPS, hazardous energy control).
- Experience working across large, multi‑organisation environments.
- High‑quality track record in safety investigations, assurance, risk management and contractor performance management.
About you:
- You will have the NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 5/6, NCRQ Diploma or equivalent SHE qualification (preferred).
- CDM/construction safety qualifications (e.g., Temporary Works, CDM Coordinator/PD courses) would be desirable.
- Evidence of continuous professional development in high‑hazard construction and operational safety.
You’ll get:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Holiday purchase scheme, following successful completion of probation period.
- Early finish on a Friday.
- Discretionary company bonus scheme.
- Enhanced pension scheme – employee contribution 4% and company contribution 6%, or you can increase your contribution to 6% and company contribution will increase to 10%.
- Life assurance x 4 (subject to scheme terms).
Senior Health Safety Environment Advisor in Portsmouth employer: KBS Maritime
KBS Maritime is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and compliance at the HM Naval Base in Portsmouth. With generous benefits such as 25 days of holiday and enhanced pension schemes, alongside robust career development opportunities, employees are empowered to grow and thrive in their roles while contributing to vital maritime operations.
