HSE Advisor

Overview

As the site Environmental Specialist, you will lead environmental compliance and drive EHS improvement across a flagship site. You will collaborate with engineering and leadership to reduce risk, foster a proactive EHS culture, and act as deputy to the EHS Director when needed. The role covers environmental sustainability performance, audits, and construction safety governance, with exposure to diverse projects in renewables, energy transition, and process industries. This is a hands-on, site-based position that combines strategic oversight with practical field delivery.

Pay / Benefits

flexible working arrangements
competitive salary with regular reviews
contributory pension
private medical cover
33 days leave including public holidays
4x base salary life insurance

Responsibilities

Lead the site Environmental compliance programme and ensure alignment with UK/EU legislation and client standards
Develop and monitor Environmental management system elements, targets, and continuous improvement actions
Build Environmental capability across engineering and operations through risk assessments, training, and coaching
Coordinate with regional/global Environmental Sustainability experts and regulators (e.g., Environment Agency)
Provide technical Environmental support on Net Zero Carbon, Energy, Water, Wastewater, and Waste regulations
Oversee EHS management for construction and demolition projects, including Contractor Safety standards, Permit to Work, RAMS
Lead PCI packs, Construction Safety Plans, and Construction Phase Plans; liaise with local councils on planning permissions
Provide wider EHS leadership for audits, emergency planning, incident investigation, and improvement programmes
Maintain relationships with regulators, auditing functions, and site leadership; support regulatory inspections
Deputise for the EHS Director and SMEs to ensure ongoing EHS policy implementation and crisis management

Key requirements

NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent in Construction Safety or Environmental Management
Experience with multiple engineering disciplines in a manufacturing/industrial environment
Experience managing and delivering technical or operational projects
Excellent communication across all levels
Experience in pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environments
Dangerous Goods knowledge (DGSA) and familiarity with pharma/FMCG processes
Chartered status in a relevant Engineering, Scientific or Technical discipline
Ability to coach and inspire site front line leaders, engineers, and technicians in risk identification and robust solutions
Strong leadership, influencing, and decision-making capabilities
Sound knowledge of high-hazard industrial processes and site infrastructure