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HSQE Advisor – UK & Ireland
About the Role
Do you want to work to make Power for Good? We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company. Our vision is to create a zero-carbon energy future where everyone has access to affordable power.
Guided by this ambition, we know that our people are our most critical asset. To tackle the world’s toughest problems, we hire and nurture questions of the very best talent, fostering growth across all career stages. At RES, we offer rewarding work, collaboration with globally connected colleagues, and opportunities to develop personally and professionally.
Our competitive benefits package complements the impactful work you’ll do.
The Position
The HSQE Advisor will provide consistent, relevant support in Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) matters across all UK and Ireland business units, with a focus on Development and Construction.
You’ll work with every UK-based value-stream to set and deliver balanced business objectives—ensuring -cost-efficient HSQE practices that comply with industry standards and legislation.
Key Accountabilities
- Support the Lead HSQE Manager, ensuring UK & Ireland HSQE performance meets good industry practice and legal requirements.
- Deliver HSQE advice to operational teams.
- Conduct internal and supplier audits while promoting continuous improvement and exemplary HSQE adherence.
- Review and provide feedback on risk assessments, policies, procedures, methods statements, and training materials.
- Analyse HSQE trends from incidents, audits, and site inspections, with actionable suggestions.
- Perform monthly on-site HSQE inspections (frequency may vary by risk profile).
- Investigate incidents and coordinate investigations.
- Prepare briefing materials for workshops and facilitate sessions with outcomes documentation.
- Actively engage with contractors, suppliers, and clients to uphold standards.
- Review and select suitable training (internal and external).
- Help with competency requirements and HSQE training programme alignment.
- Generate regular reports for the Lead HSQE Manager.
- Assess supplier HSQE management systems as part of pre-qualification.
- Lead by example, championing an excellent HSQE culture and challenging negative behaviours.
- Streamline processes, method statements, and work instructions, ensuring clarity with just-in-time communication.
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Knowledge Requirements
- Minimum NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent.
- Extensive knowledge of UK & Ireland HSQE legislation, including:
- Health & Safety (Officer)
- Environmental regulations (SEPA, NIEA, EA)
- Quality audit experience (e.g., UKAS approved or equivalent).
- Industry awareness:
- Renewables sector and construction processes.
- Understanding of behavioural safety programmes.
Essential Skills
- Independent and collaborative work, balancing individual research with team alignment.
- Clear communication—written and spoken—able to present structured, balanced content tailored to diverse audiences.
- Consult with regulators, clients, contractors, and suppliers fostering strong relationships.
- Read and apply standards (e.g., from HSE, SEPA, EA, NIEA).
- Make fast, informed decisions based on analysis and judgement.
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Work Experience & Background
- Direct experience in the renewables sector or construction industry.
- Willingness to leverage expertise from manufacturing/operations settings.
- Audit experience (internal or supplier audits).
- Hands-on experience with HSQE and environmental management systems (implementing, developing, or improving).
- Comfort guiding on-site (and office-based) teams, embedding HSQE best practices.
Other Attributes
- Willingness to travel and occasional unsocial hours for site commitments.
- Loyal, collaborative, and committed to the organisation.
- Passionate about driving improvements in HSQE.
- Full UK & Ireland driving licence (must meet no minimum).
- Essential ability to:
- Work across construction and operation sites (including climbing/zome visits subject to training).
Why RES?
At RES, we believe that diversity makes us stronger. Difference in backgrounds, ideas, cultures, abilities, and perspectives helps us solve complex problems.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of varying ethnicity, culture, gender, orientation, age, religion, sex, disability, status, education level, parental stage, or life experience.
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