Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Advisor

Location: Aberdeen (with travel to customer and project sites as required)

Reports To: Head of Operations / Managing Director

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Purpose The HSE Advisor will support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company's Health, Safety and Environmental management systems. The role will ensure compliance with legislative requirements, client standards, and company procedures while promoting a positive safety culture across all operational activities.

The successful candidate will work closely with management, supervisors, employees, subcontractors, and clients to ensure safe delivery of modular construction and HVAC activities.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety Management

- Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety tours across operational sites and workshops.
- Monitor compliance with company HSE policies, RAMS, permit systems, and safe systems of work.
- Assist in the creation, review, and approval of:
- Risk Assessments
- Method Statements
- COSHH Assessments
- Lift Plans
- Emergency Response Plans

- Ensure corrective actions arising from audits, inspections, and incidents are effectively closed out.
- Support project teams with HSE planning during pre-construction and project delivery phases.
- Promote behavioural safety initiatives and positive safety culture throughout the business.

Incident Management

- Lead or assist with incident, accident, near miss, and dangerous occurrence investigations.
- Conduct root cause analysis and identify preventative measures.
- Prepare investigation reports and communicate lessons learned across the organisation.
- Monitor incident trends and recommend improvement actions.

Environmental Management

- Support environmental compliance across all operations.
- Monitor waste management, pollution prevention, environmental permits, and sustainability initiatives.




- Conduct environmental inspections and address non-conformances.
- Promote environmental awareness throughout the workforce.

ISO Management Systems

- Support maintenance and improvement of:
- ISO 9001 Quality Management System
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
- ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System

- Participate in internal audits.
- Assist during external certification and surveillance audits.
- Maintain management system documentation and records.

Training & Competence

- Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and awareness training.
- Assist with competency assessments and training matrix management.
- Support onboarding and induction of employees and subcontractors.
- Ensure statutory inspections, certifications, and training requirements remain current.

Client & Contractor Management

- Attend client meetings and HSE reviews.
- Ensure subcontractor compliance through audits and performance monitoring.
- Review subcontractor RAMS and competency documentation.
- Represent the company professionally with customers, auditors, and regulatory bodies.

Documentation & Reporting

- Maintain accurate HSE records and statistics.
- Produce monthly HSE reports and KPI data.
- Monitor action trackers and ensure completion of improvement actions.
- Maintain legal registers and compliance obligations.

Essential Qualifications

- NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum requirement).
- Understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Strong knowledge of risk management principles.




- Competent user of Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable Qualifications

- NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
- NEBOSH Environmental Certificate.
- Internal Auditor Qualification (ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001).
- IOSH Managing Safely Trainer or equivalent.
- First Aid at Work.
- Mental Health First Aid qualification.

Experience Required

- Minimum 3 years' experience in a Health & Safety role.

- Experience within one or more of the following industries:
- Modular
- HVAC
- Mechanical Services
- Electrical Services
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Energy / Oil & Gas

- Experience carrying out HSE audits and inspections.
- Experience investigating incidents and implementing corrective actions.
- Experience supporting ISO management systems.

Key Skills &

Competencies

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to influence and engage personnel at all levels.
- Strong organisational and planning skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Problem-solving and analytical capability.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Professional and proactive approach to safety leadership.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Completion of planned HSE inspections and audits.
- Reduction in incidents and near misses.
- Closure rate of corrective actions.
- ISO audit performance.
- Training compliance levels.
- Client HSE performance scores.
- Regulatory compliance.
- Improvement in safety observations and workforce engagement.

What We Offer

- Competitive salary.
- Pension scheme.
- Ongoing career development.
- Support towards further NEBOSH/IOSH qualifications.
- Opportunity to help shape and improve the HSE function within a growing engineering and modular delivery business.

Global Modular 13 Henderson Road,

Inverness, IV1 1SN

E: [email protected]

T: +44 (0) 1463 725460

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