Senior HSE Advisor
Job description
HSE Advisor
Location: Canary Wharf, London
Contract Type: 12-Month Rolling Contract
Engagement: PAYE (Inside IR35)
Rate: Circa £60 per hour PAYE (dependent on skills and experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Reporting To: Head of HSE
HSE Leadership Opportunity Supporting Major UK Renewable Energy Projects
We are working with a leading renewable energy organisation seeking an experienced HSE Advisor to support the safe delivery of major UK onshore renewable energy projects.This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned HSE professional to join a high-profile programme of work, providing contractor assurance, mobilisation readiness oversight, and ongoing HSE performance management across EPC, ICP and Owner's Engineer organisations. Working directly with project leadership and contractor management teams, you will play a critical role in ensuring the highest standards of health, safety and CDM compliance are embedded throughout project execution.
The Role
The HSE Advisor will act as a key interface between project teams, contractors and assurance functions, ensuring robust HSE management systems, competent resources, safe systems of work and effective leadership arrangements are established before mobilisation and maintained throughout construction activities.
Key Responsibilities
Lead contractor HSE onboarding and mobilisation readiness activities.
Review and assess HSE Management Plans, Construction Phase Plans, risk assessment frameworks and emergency response arrangements.
Verify contractor competence, organisational readiness and leadership capability prior to mobilisation.
Conduct HSE audits, assurance reviews and site visits.
Support implementation of contractor HSE management systems during mobilisation and construction.
Monitor leading and lagging HSE performance indicators and contractor compliance.
Participate in contractor performance reviews and governance meetings.
Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support Site HSE Supervisors in resolving contractor compliance, capability and system gaps.
Act as a focal point for contractor assurance and CDM compliance throughout project delivery.
Candidate Profile
We are keen to speak with HSE professionals who can demonstrate:Extensive HSE experience within renewable energy, construction, utilities, infrastructure or wider energy sectors.
Proven experience working with EPC contractors and complex contractor supply chains.
Strong background in contractor assurance, mobilisation readiness and pre-construction HSE activities.
Detailed knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and CDM Regulations.
Experience reviewing Construction Phase Plans, risk assessments and HSE management systems.
The ability to influence senior stakeholders, challenge constructively and drive improvements in contractor performance.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across multiple organisational interfaces.
What's on Offer?
12-month rolling contract assignment
Circa £60 per hour PAYE (Inside IR35)
Long-term renewable energy project exposure
Opportunity to work with major EPC and infrastructure contractors
High-profile role within a growing and strategically important project portfolio
Collaborative and safety-focused team environment
Apply Now
If you're an experienced HSE professional with a strong background in contractor assurance, mobilisation readiness and construction safety governance, we'd be interested in hearing from you.
Apply today or contact our team for a confidential discussion.
Keywords: HSE Advisor, Health & Safety Advisor, CDM Advisor, Construction Safety, Renewable Energy, Power Generation, Utilities, Solar, Solar PV, Grid Scale Solar.
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