Site HSE Advisor

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Our summary

Salary: £400 - £450 a day
Work mode: On-site, the UK
Contract: Contract role, outside IR35

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

NEBOSH Certificate/Diploma or NVQ Level 5/6 in Occupational Health & Safety, with proven HSE experience across major construction, power generation, substations, converter stations or complex EPC infrastructure projects.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

The Site HSE Advisor position comes with a day rate from £400.00 to £450.00 per day Outside IR35.

The role

Astute's Strategic Division are currently recruiting for a Site HSE Advisor to join the EPC Contractor on the new build Converter Station based in County Durham on a 12 months contract basis.

What you'll do

Oversee Health, Safety and Environmental activities throughout the construction and delivery of a major new-build HVDC Converter Station, working directly for the EPC contractor.

maintain a strong daily site presence, proactively identifying hazards, unsafe practices and potential risks across all construction activities.

Ensure compliance with UK HSE legislation, CDM Regulations, client requirements and project-specific HSE procedures.

Review and assess RAMS, method statements, risk assessments, permits to work and safe systems of work.

Support and monitor HSE performance across multiple subcontractors, specialist contractors and construction teams.

Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits, toolbox talks and HSE meetings, promoting a positive safety culture.

Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses and environmental events, implementing corrective actions and preventative measures.

Work closely with Construction Managers, Site Managers, Engineers and Supervisors to maintain high HSE standards throughout project delivery.

Support HSE activities across civil works, structural steelwork, electrical installations, HV equipment and associated converter station infrastructure.

Monitor environmental compliance, including waste management, pollution prevention and site environmental controls.

Produce HSE reports, maintain accurate safety records and monitor project safety performance against agreed KPIs.

How you'll work

County Durham
£400.00 to £450.00 - Outside IR35
Start date - November 2026
12 months initially

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Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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