Health, Safety & Environment Advisor in Cardiff

This role supports the coordination and delivery of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) support across all Bute Energy Ltd (BEL) activities, working closely with project teams as they engage with contractors, consultants, partners and other external stakeholders. The postholder will provide competent and practical HSE advice and guidance to BEL management and project teams, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and supporting the safe and sustainable development and construction of BEL projects. The role spans the full project lifecycle, from early concept and development through to construction and handover. Working across both development and delivery business functions, the role plays a key coordinating purpose, supporting consistent application of HSE standards across the business, including offices and project sites. Through collaboration with BEL teams and close alignment with Windward Energy Group (WEL Group) frameworks, the role helps ensure that HSE expectations are understood, embedded and met in practice. This position combines hands-on project support with HSE system development, maintenance, assurance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide competent Environment, Health and Safety (HSE) support across all Bute Energy Ltd (BEL) activities, covering both development and delivery activities.
• Provide HSE advice and support to BEL project teams, supporting safe and compliant progress from early concept through to construction and handover.
• Leading project HSE reviews (Including HazIDs, HazCONs, HazOPs, SIMOPs) to inform key milestones (checkpoints and gate) reviews and approvals.
• Support BEL in fulfilling its client duties under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM), working effectively with appointed Principal Designers and Principal Contractors, including oversight of Principles Designers’ design risk assessments and design logs.
• Support client-side HSE monitoring and assurance activities during construction.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the BEL HSE Management System, aligned with Windward Energy Group (WEL Group) requirements.
• Support the vetting, pre-qualification and selection of contractors and consultants, including HSE input into tender and procurement processes.
• Undertake site visits, reviews and audits to provide assurance that HSE arrangements are being applied effectively.
• Support incident reporting, investigation, action tracking and performance monitoring.
• Assist with the administration and coordination of BEL HSE Committee meetings, including preparation of reports, actions and follow-up activities.
• Work collaboratively with WEL Group HSE colleagues to ensure consistency, alignment and shared learning.
• Promote a positive, practical HSE culture and support the development of HSE awareness and capability across BEL.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience of supporting EHS activities within construction, energy, infrastructure or similar environments.
• Sound working knowledge of UK H&S legislation, including CDM Regulations and the roles of Client, Principal Designer and Principal Contractor.
• Ability to provide clear, proportionate and practical EHS advice to non-specialists.
• Willingness to be visible on site as well as effective in developing systems and processes.
• Able to organise and prioritise workload effectively across multiple projects and activities.
• Competent in Microsoft packages e.g. Word, Excel.

Experience & Qualifications

• NEBOSH Certificate with a willingness to work towards Diploma level qualification.
• Demonstrable construction EHS experience, ideally within energy, infrastructure or similar project-based environments.
• Experience supporting projects through both development and delivery activities (desirable).
• Experience of contractor vetting, tender evaluation and procurement support (desirable).
• Familiarity with EHS management systems and assurance frameworks (desirable).

Development & Progression

• Willingness to develop professional competence and take on increased responsibility over time, supported through mentoring, training and practical experience across development and construction projects.
• Openness to taking on increased responsibility over time, supported by mentoring, development and exposure to Group level governance.

Benefits

• Hybrid work structure available.
• The ability to work core hours and take time back in lieu throughout the week.
• Fridays are allocated as ‘no meeting’ days to ensure downtime at the end of the week.
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Private Medical Insurance from day 1 with cover for immediate family including spouse or partner and children, including direct mental health pathways and support.
• Annual pay review and discretionary bonus.
• Employer pension contributions up to 7%.
• Electric car scheme via salary sacrifice.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Tech scheme – discounts on latest technology including laptops, phones, iPads for personal use.
• Life assurance cover and income protection.
• Travel insurance.
• Suite of enhanced policies and provisions to support colleagues through all the moments that matter.
• Regular team socials, activities, sporting events and charity fundraisers.