HSE Advisor

HSE Advisor

Posted Today by Belcan

Negotiable
Outside
Onsite
United Kingdom

Summary: The Site HSE Advisor role at Crossaig, Scotland, involves providing operational EHS support for a major Energy project. The position requires strong leadership in health and safety practices, ensuring compliance and promoting a culture of zero harm. The role is expected to last for an initial 6 months, with the possibility of extending to 12 months. The advisor will work on a 10 days on, 4 days off rotation, with accommodation provided.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide strong, visible EHS leadership across dispatch, construction, installation, commissioning, and project close-out
  • Conduct site inspections, fire risk assessments, and EHS audits
  • Support site mobilisation including CPP, RAMS, permits, TMP, ERP, and EHS file setup
  • Manage Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) and support task-based risk assessments
  • Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks, and project-specific EHS training
  • Monitor subcontractor compliance with RAMS and site rules
  • Lead safety observations, incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions
  • Coordinate emergency response arrangements and drills
  • Produce weekly EHS reports and maintain complete EHS documentation records.

Key Skills:

  • NEBOSH Diploma or Degree (or equivalent)
  • Diploma (or equivalent) in Health & Safety and Environmental Management
  • IOSH Chartered Member (CMIOSH) or minimum Cert IOSH
  • Strong CDM/Principal Contractor experience
  • CCNSG Passport
  • BESC & National Grid Person (onshore)
  • Accident investigation & fire safety qualifications
  • Scotland-based candidates preferred
  • Lead Auditor OHSAS18001/ISO14001 (desirable)
  • HSG47 (desirable)
  • Safety coaching/behavioural safety (desirable)
  • First Aid at Work (desirable)

Salary (Rate): £500 Daily

City: Crossaig

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Energy

Detailed Description From Employer:

Site HSE Advisor

Location: Crossaig, Scotland (Onsite)
Duration: 6 months initially (circa 12 months total)
Rate: 500/day (Outside IR35)
Hours: 50 hours per week 10 hours per day
Rotation: 10 days on/4 days off (weekend on/weekend off cycle)
Overtime: Paid
Accommodation: Provided

We are looking for an experienced Health & Safety (EHS) Advisor to join a major Energy project at Crossaig Substation.

Role Overview

As Site HSE Advisor, you will provide primarily operational EHS support to the Site Manager and site team, acting as a visible leader and champion for zero harm, environmental protection, sustainability, and wellbeing across all project phases.

The rotation pattern is 10 days on and 4 days off with accommodation provided throughout. The project is expected to run for at least 12 months.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strong, visible EHS leadership across dispatch, construction, installation, commissioning, and project close-out
  • Conduct site inspections, fire risk assessments, and EHS audits
  • Support site mobilisation including CPP, RAMS, permits, TMP, ERP, and EHS file setup
  • Manage Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) and support task-based risk assessments
  • Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks, and project-specific EHS training
  • Monitor subcontractor compliance with RAMS and site rules
  • Lead safety observations, incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions
  • Coordinate emergency response arrangements and drills
  • Produce weekly EHS reports and maintain complete EHS documentation records.
Mandatory Requirements

  • NEBOSH Diploma or Degree (or equivalent)
  • Diploma (or equivalent) in Health & Safety and Environmental Management
  • IOSH Chartered Member (CMIOSH) or minimum Cert IOSH
  • Strong CDM/Principal Contractor experience
  • CCNSG Passport
  • BESC & National Grid Person (onshore)
  • Accident investigation & fire safety qualifications
  • Scotland-based candidates preferred

Desirable

  • Lead Auditor OHSAS18001/ISO14001
  • HSG47
  • Safety coaching/behavioural safety
  • First Aid at Work

Why apply?
This project is part of a long-term programme with a pipeline of work through to 2035, offering the opportunity to become part of a core team moving from project to project.

Interested? Get in touch to apply or refer a suitable candidate.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan