Climate17 is working with a leading independent technical consultancy operating across the UK and Ireland, supporting the delivery of major energy and infrastructure projects that are central to the energy transition.

With a long-standing track record and strong reputation in the market, our client partners with developers, investors, and asset owners to provide engineering, advisory, and technical services across a wide range of complex energy projects.

They are now looking to appoint an experienced Health & Safety Advisor on a permanent basis, to support project teams and drive a strong safety culture across the business.

The Role

Based out of the Manchester office, you will support engineering and project delivery teams across the UK and Ireland, taking a key role in maintaining and enhancing health and safety standards across both office and project environments.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting occupational health and safety across multiple UK and Ireland locations
• Leading and supporting H&S audits and ensuring compliance with ISO45001 standards
• Working closely with project and engineering teams to manage risk across a range of energy and infrastructure projects
• Promoting a positive and proactive health and safety culture across the business
• Supporting business development activities by contributing to client-facing H&S services
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, including CDM 2015 Regulations
• Chairing meetings, producing reports, and communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (essential); Diploma desirable
• Membership of IOSH, working towards or holding Chartered status
• ISO45001 Lead Auditor qualification with practical audit experience (ideally within construction or infrastructure environments)
• 3-day First Aid qualification; additional wellbeing certification beneficial
• Strong knowledge of UK health & safety legislation and guidance
• Experience gained within a technical consultancy, power generation, process industry, or renewable energy environment
• Proven ability to promote and embed a strong safety culture
• Up-to-date knowledge of CDM Regulations (including Principal Contractor responsibilities)
• Strong communication skills, including report writing and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to analyse and clearly explain complex risk and root cause issues
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
• Right to work in the UK