Workington
Cumbria
Defence, MOD & Aerospace
Scantec Engineering
Permanent
Market related
JOB-90330
20-04-2026
Permanent
18-05-2026
27/4/2026
United Kingdom

Health and Safety Advisor
Location: Workington

Reporting directly to the HSE Manager, you will play a key role in supporting operational delivery across multiple projects on site. You will provide competent and pragmatic HSE advice, ensuring compliance with UK legislation, client procedures, and client requirements within a highly regulated nuclear environment.

This is a visible, hands-on role requiring strong engagement with supervisors, operatives, and client stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and maintain high safety standards.

How You Will Make An Impact

  • Provide day-to-day HSE advice and guidance to site management, supervisors and operatives
  • Support the implementation of the HSE strategy
  • Assist in the preparation and review of risk assessments, method statements and environmental plans
  • Conduct regular audits, inspections and behavioural safety conversations
  • Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and client-specific standards
  • Support incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective action tracking
  • Monitor and report on leading and lagging indicators to the HSE Manager
  • Promote workforce engagement through toolbox talks, safety briefings and wellbeing initiatives
  • Liaise with client HSE representatives and participate in joint inspections and forums
  • Maintain site-specific HSE documentation in line with the Integrated Management System,
  • Support delivery of improvement initiatives and behavioural culture programs

What You Will Bring

  • Experience in an HSE Advisor or similar role within construction, engineering or heavy industry
  • Experience working in high-hazard or regulated environments - Nuclear preferred
  • NEBOSH General Certificate (Diploma desirable)
  • Membership of Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
  • Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation and practical application on site
  • Experience supporting audits, inspections and investigations
  • Ability to confidently engage and influence at all levels
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage workload in a fast-paced environment

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and package including car allowance, pension and health coverage.