DATS Recruitment
Hse Advisor
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HSE Advisor
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Location
Cambridge (site-based)
Contract
6-month+ contract
Rate
Negotiable - circa £60 per hour (Umbrella rate) - CIS is allowed
Working hours
11 days on / 3 days off, rotational pattern (starting on a Monday). 11 hours per day, Start times 7.30am - Finish: 18:30
The Role
We are looking for an experienced HSE Advisor to provide professional health, safety, and environmental support to operational teams, ensuring the safe and compliant delivery of projects. This is a site-based HSE role on a project relating to the electrical and mechanical installation/upgrade towards a fully active process plant.
You will play a key role in promoting a positive HSE culture, advising on legislation and best practice, and supporting site teams to manage risk effectively. This role involves hands-on site engagement, monitoring activities, and influencing safe behaviours across multiple workstreams.
HSE Advisor - Key Responsibilities
Compliance & Legislation
- Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, CDM Regulations, industry standards, and internal policies
- Keep up to date with regulatory changes and industry best practice
- Support the active implementation of HSE management systems and procedures
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Risk Management
- Support operational teams with hazard identification and risk assessment (RAMS, Safe Systems of Work, Permit-to-Work)
- Advise on control measures for high-risk activities including confined spaces, excavations, buried services, lifting operations, working near/over water, and temporary works
Site Support & Monitoring
- Carry out regular site inspections, audits, and safety tours
- Provide practical, solution-focused advice to managers, supervisors, and site teams
- Investigate incidents and near misses, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions implemented
- Ensure company systems and applications are used effectively
Training & Engagement
- Deliver toolbox talks, briefings, and HSE awareness sessions
- Promote a positive safety culture through engagement, coaching, and behavioural safety initiatives
Reporting & Performance
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, incidents, and compliance data
- Contribute to monthly performance reporting and improvement action plans
- Support client and regulator audits, providing evidence of compliance
- Support delivery against annual HSE targets and objectives
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Collaboration & Leadership
- Work closely with project managers, site supervisors, and subcontractors to drive safe delivery
- Challenge unsafe behaviours and poor practice, escalating where required
- Act as a role model for HSE leadership and company values
Skills & Knowledge
- Experience within the construction or engineering sector (desirable)
- Strong attention to detail and analytical approach
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Confident using MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate
- CSCS card (or equivalent)
- Membership of a relevant professional body
- Valid UK driving licence
- Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015
- Competent in Microsoft Office packages
Desirable
- NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 5/6 in Occupational H&S
- IEMA Certificate
- First Aid at Work
- Incident investigation training (e.g. TOPSET, TapRoot, NEBOSH)
- Behavioural Safety / Human Factors training
- Industry-recognised training in high-risk activities (e.g. HSG47, Temporary Works, Lifting, Excavations, Working at Height)
Please note: Candidates will require existing eligibility to work in the UK to be considered for this role.
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