Job Title: HSE Advisor - Solar (Contract)
Location: Multiple Sites (Travel Required)
Contract Type: Contract (Duration negotiable)
Reporting To: HSE Manager / Project Director
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced HSE Advisor on a contract basis to support the delivery of utility-scale solar projects. Representing the owner/developer, you will work across multiple active sites to oversee compliance with HSE requirements and drive a proactive, solution-focused approach to safety and environmental management. This is not a desk-based or purely auditing role-you'll be actively embedded in project teams, working closely with contractors to identify issues early and ensure best-practice HSE outcomes in the field.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide on-site HSE support across multiple solar construction sites.
Act as the owner's representative for HSE matters, maintaining clear and consistent communication with contractors and internal stakeholders.
Proactively identify health, safety, and environmental risks, and work with site teams to develop practical solutions.
Conduct regular site inspections, observations, and reviews, ensuring compliance with legislative and company HSE standards.
Lead or support incident investigations, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and follow-up.
Monitor and report on contractor HSE performance, and escalate issues where necessary.
Facilitate or support induction programs, toolbox talks, and awareness sessions.
Assist with HSE reporting, documentation, and coordination of site-level audits or reviews.
Requirements:
Relevant HSE qualifications
Minimum 3 years of HSE experience in construction, renewables, or infrastructure projects.
Strong working knowledge of HSE regulations and practices.
Hands-on, site-based experience with a practical approach to solving HSE issues.
Proven ability to work across multiple locations and coordinate with various contractors and stakeholders.
Excellent communication, reporting, and interpersonal skills.
Flexibility to travel regularly between regional sites.
Desirable:
Experience in solar farm construction or utility-scale renewables.
Familiarity with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
Background in owner-side or client-representative HSE roles.