Health & Safety Advisor – Renewable Energy
Location: North East England | Regular Travel
Type: Permanent
Make a real impact. Help build a safer, greener future.
Are you a Health & Safety Advisor looking for more than a traditional compliance role? Do you want to work on projects that are actively shaping the UK’s renewable energy future?
A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking a proactive and driven Health & Safety Advisor to support the safe delivery of wind farm, substation, battery storage, and wider civil engineering projects across the North East of England. This role places you at the heart of the energy transition, working on high-profile infrastructure projects where safety, sustainability, and quality are fundamental.
Why Join?
This is not a desk-based or box-ticking role. You’ll be a visible, trusted presence on site, working closely with project teams to influence behaviours, embed best practice, and strengthen safety culture.
You’ll join a forward-thinking organisation that:
Values strong safety leadership
Invests in people and long-term development
Offers genuine career progression within the renewable energy sector
The Role
Support the development and implementation of Health & Safety policies across multiple live sites
Carry out site inspections, audits, and task-specific risk assessments
Monitor compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, industry standards, and company procedures
Deliver engaging toolbox talks, site inductions, and safety briefings
Work closely with Project Managers and site teams to promote a proactive, positive safety culture
Support incident and near-miss investigations, ensuring effective corrective and preventative actions are implemented
The Requirements
Experience in a Health & Safety role within civil engineering, renewables, or heavy infrastructure
Strong on-site experience on wind farms, substations, or battery storage projects
Solid knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and best practice
Confident communicator able to influence safe behaviours at all levels
Comfortable working independently while remaining a collaborative team player
Chartered status (CMIOSH or equivalent) is desirable but not essential
What’s in It for You?
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to work on high-profile, future-focused renewable energy projects
Clear pathways for progression, training, and professional development
A role where your contribution to safety and sustainability is genuinely valued
If you’re a motivated Health & Safety professional ready to make a meaningful contribution to the UK’s clean energy ambitions, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your latest CV, or for a confidential discussion, contact Louise Knock on (phone number removed), quoting reference J46437.
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We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application