Senior Health Safety Environment Advisor

Job Description

HSE Advisor

Southampton

Permanent

£50,000–£55,000

We’re seeking an experienced HSE Advisor to support the implementation and continual improvement of established HSE management systems at a large engineering and manufacturing facility. Reporting to the UK QHSE Senior Director and working closely with site management, you’ll ensure effective delivery of HSE strategy while overseeing site-level governance and compliance.

The HSE Advisor will be responsible for:

• Communicating and embedding established HSE procedures within designated business areas.
• Supporting and maintaining HSE management systems, conducting internal audits and inspections, and producing monthly reports and improvement plans.
• Delivering HSE training across all levels, driving a proactive safety culture.
• Leading incident and near-miss investigations, developing preventative measures and standard reduction programmes.
• Conducting facility risk assessments and onboarding new starters from an HSE perspective.
• Participating in country-level HSE meetings and supporting sustainability reporting initiatives.
• Overseeing the maintenance of facility compliance registers and supporting waste register management.

The HSE Advisor will have:

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Health & Safety (essential).
• Strong HSE experience, ideally within engineering, manufacturing, or facilities environments.
• Good knowledge of relevant legislation, ISO and British Standards.
• Confident communicator with solid planning and organisational skills.
• A great opportunity to join a global business and play a key role in driving continuous HSE improvement.