Job Description
HSE Advisor – Solar PV & BESS
Contract | Competitive Daily Rate
UK Wide (Reading & Ipswich Initially)
A leading renewable energy developer is looking for a proactive and hands-on Health and Safety Advisor to support safe working practices across large-scale solar PV and BESS construction sites throughout the UK. This role will involve travel and close collaboration with both office-based and site teams.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly experienced renewables firm with an extensive project pipeline and contribute to some of the UK’s largest clean energy developments.
The Role:
You will work closely with the Operations Director to ensure that all operational and construction activities are compliant with UK health and safety legislation.
Your core responsibilities will include:
* Conducting regular HSE site audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
* Supporting incident investigations and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
* Delivering guidance and training to internal teams and subcontractors.
* Maintaining and managing health and safety documentation and systems.
* Supporting compliance with CDM 2015 by helping to coordinate design risk reviews and safety plans.
* Assisting in the development of CTMPs, CEMPs, and H&S files.
* Liaising with project teams, designers, and contractors to mitigate design and construction risks.
Key Requirements:
* NEBOSH General Certificate (required); NEBOSH Construction or APS membership ().
* Previous experience working on utility-scale solar PV construction sites (essential).
* Strong working knowledge of CDM 2015 and UK HSE legislation.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Ability to travel nationwide as required.
Why Apply?
* Opportunity to work on major renewable infrastructure projects across the UK.
* Flexible contract, location and competitive day rate.
* Supportive team culture with a strong commitment to health, safety, and quality.
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