HSE Advisor

Our client, a leading Civil Engineering and Infrastructure specialist, is seeking an HSE Advisor to join their team in Walsall.

Responsibilities of HSE Advisor:

• Support HSE and wellbeing initiatives across the business
• Lead incident investigations and implement preventative actions
• Carry out site inspections to maintain HSE standards
• Provide practical HSE advice to employees and contractors
• Review RAMS and support inductions for staff and subcontractors
• Deliver HSE inductions and training
• Monitor, analyse and report HSE performance data monthly
• Promote HSE initiatives and continuous improvement
• Assist with risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Chair HSEQ meetings and track actions to completion
• Support audits and maintain ISO compliance (9001, 14001, 45001)
• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation and company procedures
• Communicate key HSE information across teams
• Record, investigate and report incidents, issuing safety alerts where needed
• Produce reports, track trends and support improvement plans

Experience Required for HSE Advisor:

Essential

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
• Environmental management qualification (e.g. ISEP Foundation or similar)
• Working knowledge of relevant regulations such as PUWER, LOLER, COSHH, L117 and Work at Height Regulations
• Ability to lead by example and encourage safe working behaviours
• Experience in fast-paced environments such as construction, manufacturing, or heavy industry
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Desirable

• Training/teaching qualification (e.g. Level 3 AET or PTTLS)
• Internal auditing experience (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001)
• Understanding of machinery safety regulations and directives
• Experience within construction, particularly heavy civils or the water sector