HSE Advisor
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Advisor to support onsite operations and drive continuous improvement across our QHSES performance. This is a key role working closely with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
The Role
As an HSE Advisor, you will provide day-to-day health, safety, and environmental support across site activities. You’ll play a pivotal role in maintaining compliance, leading investigations, and supporting the development of robust HSES systems and processes.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing HSE support for onsite operations
Liaising with clients, contractors, and internal teams on all HSE matters
Leading TOP-SET investigations and supporting project investigations
Preparing monthly QHSES statistics and project-specific reports
Facilitating and attending operational reviews and HIRAs
Supporting the development and continuous improvement of HSES management systems
Participating in audits and delivering HSE training initiatives
Managing HSE processes, including Synergi database oversight
Acting as a key point of contact for regulatory bodies and client HSE matters
Producing project HSE documentation (HIRA, HSE Plans, Traffic Management Plans)
Supporting compliance activities including COSHH, PUWER, and Management of Change
Monitoring waste, water abstraction, and environmental performance
Acting as Site Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS)
Supporting permit-to-work (PTW) processes as checker/authoriserQualifications & Experience
Essential:
NEBOSH General Certificate in HSE (or higher)
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar HSE role
Strong written and verbal English skills
Good IT, communication, and facilitation skillsPreferred:
Diploma or SVQ Level 4 (or higher) in HSEWhat We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is:
Collaborative and able to work effectively with peers and stakeholders
Confident in challenging practices and driving improvements
Passionate about developing others and building team capability
Highly organised with strong prioritisation skills
Committed to maintaining high standards of compliance and safetyWhy Join Us?
This is an opportunity to play a critical role in shaping and maintaining a strong safety culture within a dynamic operational environment. You’ll have the chance to influence processes, support continuous improvement, and contribute to the success of high-profile projects.
The position will initially be offered on a contract basis, with the potential to progress into a permanent staff role should the successful candidate be suitable.
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables