HSE Advisor
CV-LibraryWalsall, West Midlands (County)permanentPosted: 9 April 2026
Apply NowOur 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
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