HSE Advisor
Posted Today by ERSG Ltd
£400 Per day
Outside
Onsite
Somerset
Summary: The role of HSE Advisor involves providing expert health, safety, and environmental support for civil works on an electrical cable route project in Bridgewater, Somerset. This part-time contract position requires the successful candidate to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and company standards over an initial six-month period. Key responsibilities include monitoring site activities, conducting inspections, and promoting a strong safety culture. The advisor will also liaise with various stakeholders and maintain accurate HSE records.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day HSE support and advice to site teams working on civil aspects of the cable route
- Monitor site activities to ensure compliance with relevant HSE legislation, company procedures, and project requirements
- Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety tours, identifying hazards and implementing corrective actions
- Support the development and review of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
- Promote a strong safety culture across the project, encouraging proactive reporting and continuous improvement
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and non-conformances, ensuring appropriate corrective and preventive measures are implemented
- Liaise with contractors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders on all HSE matters
- Ensure environmental controls are in place, particularly in relation to groundworks, waste management, and ecological considerations
- Deliver toolbox talks, briefings, and HSE training as required
- Maintain accurate HSE records and reports in line with project and regulatory requirements
Key Skills:
- Experience in health, safety, and environmental management within civil engineering projects
- Strong knowledge of HSE legislation and best practices
- Ability to conduct site inspections and audits effectively
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in developing Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
- Experience in incident investigation and reporting
- Ability to promote a safety culture and deliver training
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Salary (Rate): £400/day
City: Bridgewater
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
We are seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Advisor to support civil works activities on an electrical cable route project based in Bridgewater, Somerset. This is a part-time contract role (3 days per week) for an initial 6-month period.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that all civil engineering activities associated with the cable installation are delivered in compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation, company standards, and best practice.
- Provide day-to-day HSE support and advice to site teams working on civil aspects of the cable route
- Monitor site activities to ensure compliance with relevant HSE legislation, company procedures, and project requirements.
- Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety tours, identifying hazards and implementing corrective actions.
- Support the development and review of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
- Promote a strong safety culture across the project, encouraging proactive reporting and continuous improvement.
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and non-conformances, ensuring appropriate corrective and preventive measures are implemented.
- Liaise with contractors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders on all HSE matters.
- Ensure environmental controls are in place, particularly in relation to groundworks, waste management, and ecological considerations.
- Deliver toolbox talks, briefings, and HSE training as required.
- Maintain accurate HSE records and reports in line with project and regulatory requirements.
ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.