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HSQE Advisor
HSQE Advisor – UK & Ireland Operations
Do you want to work to make power for good?
We’re the world’s largest independent renewable energy company. Our mission drive a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero-carbon energy.
We know that driving our ambitions depends on our people. Because we tackle some of the world’s toughest problems, we need the best talent. They’re our most important asset — and we invest in them continuously.
Join a diverse family where growth and impact matter, whether you’re early in your career or expanding your expertise.
About the Role
The HSQE Advisor will provide expert support and guidance on health, safety, quality, and environmental (HSQE) matters across RES’s UK and Ireland Development & Construction units.
This role is key to shaping business objectives, balancing HSQE excellence with cost efficiency for a safer, greener operation.
Accountabilities
- Support the Lead HSQE Manager to ensure RES’s HSEQ performance reflects industry best practice, compliance with all UK & Irish legislation, and company policies.
- Provide strategic HSQE advice, ensuring consistent standards across UK & Irish projects.
- Conduct audits and inspections (typically monthly on-site; frequency adjusted based on risks).
- Assist in developing HSQE management systems that drive continuous improvement and a strong HSQE culture, driving commercial advantage.
- Review and comment on business documentation, including:
- Risk assessments
- Procedures & method statements
- Training materials
- Analyse HSQE trends from incidents, audits, and inspections, presenting findings and actionable recommendations.
- Prepare and facilitate workshops/briefings on HSQE matters.
- Engage contractors and clients to promote shared HSQE responsibility.
- Select and review training organisations and programmes (internal & external).
- Define competency requirements and support HSQE workforce development.
- Generate regular reports for the Lead HSQE Manager.
- Evaluate supplier HSQE systems during pre-qualification.
- Champion exemplary HSQE behaviours and challenge weak practices across the organisation.
- Collaborate with project teams, simplifying processes and ensuring clarity in workflows and communications.
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Key Qualifications & Skills
Knowledge & Expertise
- Minimum qualification: NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent.
- Legal expertise: Strong understanding of UK & Ireland Health, Safety, and Environmental laws.
- Audit training: Hold a UKAS-approved quality audit qualification or equivalent.
- Industry knowledge: Familiar with the renewables or construction sectors.
- Familiar with behavioural safety programmes.
Must-Have Skills
- Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Effective stakeholder communication (regulators, clients, contractors, suppliers).
- Relationship-building to create trust and collaboration across internal and external teams.
- Clear, structured written/verbal communication (adapted to audience needs).
- Ability to interpret standards from external bodies (e.g., HSE, SEPA, EA, NIEA).
- Strong decision-making based on analysis, risk assessment, and judgement.
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Experience Required
- Proven experience in the renewables/construction industry.
- Ideally have on-site manufacturing or operations experience, or experience from high-hazard environments.
- Hands-on experience with internal/external audits.
- Prior experience implementing and developing QHS&E management systems.
- Experience in engaging and developing HSQE knowledge across site teams, contractors/suppliers.
Other Attributes
- Travel-ready: Willing to spend time on-site and occasionally work outside standard hours.
- Passionate about advancing HSQE culture, with a collaborative, committed mindset.
- Full UK & Ireland driving licence: Safe, current licences required.
- Physically capable of working in construction environments (including climbing wind turbines after completing required safety training).
At RES, We Celebrate Difference
Our strength lies in our diverse perspectives, which come from backgrounds encompassing:
- Ethnicity, culture, and nationality
- Gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic status
- Disability, marital status, parental status
- Varying educational & professional backgrounds
We foster an inclusive environment where every voice contributes to solving complex challenges and designing practical solutions for a sustainable future.
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