Contract HSE Advisor (Outside IR35)

South of England (Site-Based)

6–12 Months

Contract (Outside IR35)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced HSE Advisor to support a large-scale Oil & Gas project in the South of England. This is a hands-on, site-based role requiring a proactive individual who thrives in a dynamic construction environment and is committed to driving behavioural health and safety improvements.

The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance, and engaging directly with the workforce to influence safe behaviours on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HSE support across construction and engineering activities on site
• Act as a visible, boots-on-the-ground presence, engaging directly with supervisors, contractors, and operatives
• Lead and promote behavioural safety initiatives, encouraging positive safety culture and workforce ownership
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and safety walks, identifying hazards and ensuring timely close-out of actions
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and coaching sessions
• Support incident investigations, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with UK HSE legislation, company standards, and project-specific procedures
• Review and challenge RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements)
• Monitor high-risk activities (e.g. lifting operations, confined space, hot works)
• Liaise with client representatives, contractors, and internal stakeholders on all HSE matters
• Maintain accurate HSE records, reports, and documentation

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as an HSE Advisor within Oil & Gas, Energy, or major infrastructure projects
• Strong background in behavioural health and safety and cultural improvement programmes
• Demonstrable experience in a site-based, hands-on role (not purely administrative)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to challenge and influence at all levels
• Solid understanding of UK HSE regulations and best practice
• Experience working under CDM Regulations

Qualifications & Certifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum)
• NEBOSH Diploma (desirable)
• Relevant CSCS card
• Additional certifications (e.g. confined space, lifting, first aid) advantageous

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and confident with a strong presence on site
• Passionate about improving safety behaviours, not just compliance
• Approachable, credible, and able to build trust with the workforce
• Strong observational and problem-solving skills
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced project environment

What’s on Offer

• Competitive day rate (Outside IR35)
• Opportunity to work on a major Oil & Gas project
• High-impact role influencing site safety culture and performance
• Immediate start available