Greg Storey

Astute's Power Division are partnering with a leader EPC Contractor in the UK Power & Renewables sectors, and are currently recruiting for a HSE Advisor to join their fast paced team on the installation of a converter station in County Durham on a 12 months contract basis. The HSE Advisor position comes with a day of £400.00 per day Outside IR35. Key Skills and responsibilities for the HSE Advisor position:

• Support the delivery of all Health, Safety and Environmental activities across the converter station construction project, ensuring compliance with company procedures, client requirements and UK legislation.

• Promote a positive safety culture across site, engaging with project teams, subcontractors and stakeholders to drive safe working practices at all times.

• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and workplace monitoring activities to identify hazards, ensure compliance and support continual improvement initiatives.

• Assist with the review and implementation of Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS), Construction Phase Plans (CPPs), Permit-to-Work systems and other key HSE documentation.

• Provide practical HSE guidance and support to construction teams involved in civil, structural, mechanical and electrical installation activities.

• Participate in toolbox talks, safety briefings, inductions and workforce engagement programmes to reinforce project HSE standards and expectations.

• Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses and unsafe conditions, supporting root cause analysis and the implementation of corrective and preventative actions.

• Monitor subcontractor performance to ensure compliance with project HSE requirements, client expectations and statutory obligations.

• Support environmental management activities on site, ensuring adherence to environmental controls, waste management procedures and sustainability objectives.

• Assist with project mobilisation, construction, commissioning and handover phases, ensuring HSE requirements are effectively integrated throughout the project lifecycle.

• Maintain accurate HSE records, inspection reports, observations and performance data, contributing to regular project and client reporting requirements.

• Work closely with project management, construction teams and client representatives to ensure effective communication and coordination of HSE matters across the project.

• Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, CDM Regulations, environmental requirements and industry best practice.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and behavioural safety programmes aimed at achieving a safe and incident-free project environment.

• Demonstrate strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with personnel at all levels across a major EPC construction project.

 Location, remuneration and timeframe of the HSE Advisor position:

• Country Durham
• 12 months contract
• £400.00 per day outside IR35
• Start date - June 2026

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