HSE Advisor

Bilfinger is a leading international industrial services provider, driving efficiency and sustainability for the process industry. With 30,000+ employees and over €5 billion in revenue in 2024, we offer solutions in consulting, engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, turnarounds, and digital applications across key sectors like energy, chemicals, pharma, and oil & gas.

At Bilfinger, we offer a work environment where you can learn and grow. Join us and be part of a team shaping the future! 

Highview Power Carrington – LAES Project (FOAK)
50 MW / 300 MWh Liquid Air Energy Storage Facility | Greater Manchester

First‑of‑a‑kind, commercial‑scale greenfield delivery of a 50 MW / 300 MWh Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES) facility, supporting long‑duration energy storage and the UK’s net‑zero transition.

The project utilises proprietary LAES technology, converting surplus renewable electricity into stored liquid air, with later pressurisation and reheating to drive turbines for electricity generation.

Role / Scope (Bilfinger UK):

• Principal contractor for Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation (MEI) construction, including structural steelwork
• Delivery of complex, safety‑critical systems within a novel technology environment
• Working within a large high‑performing, multi‑disciplinary integrated delivery team on a technically challenging FOAK scheme

A landmark project combining innovation, engineering excellence, and collaboration to deliver one of the UK’s most advanced energy storage assets.

To take a leading role managing a site based team of HSE personnel and providing HSE support and guidance to the Site Director.

In addition working closely to support the Regional HSE Manager with the implementation of the company HSE strategy, improvements to the company Safety Management System and processes.

Act as a mentor and manage the on-site HSE Advisors, working closely with the Client HSE team to ensure high standards and compliance with health, safety and environmental standards are implemented and maintained. 

Key Activities:

Lead and mentor the site based HSE team to improve performance and create a strong HSE culture within the company by:

• Leading and developing project / site HSE plans that meet with company business objectives in conjunction with Operational Management and the Regional HSE Manager
• Identifying development / competence needs of the HSE Advisors and ensuring that these requirements are made known to the Site Management / HSE function for implementation
• Managing and developing stakeholder relationships with regards to HSE matters
• Disseminating experience and knowledge to the HSE Advisors
• Leading team members and ensuring audit of customer sites are executed effectively and that any actions arising are followed up and closed out in a timely manner 
• Engaging with and developing relationships with Client HSE personnel
• Being an active and visible member of the team by spending time on site engaging in audit and inspection processes and interacting with site personnel and HSE Advisors
• Working with Operational Management to enable them to take ownership and deliver HSE ‘through the line’
• Actively engaging with and advising HSE Advisors on incident investigation and leading the process through to satisfactory completion

Work in close cooperation with the Regional HSE Manager to:

• Provide support and deliver against Company targets and objectives
• Promote the use of the company HSE Management System and identify any shortfalls or areas of improvement to the HSE Manager
• Promote and support the Company Behavioural Safety Programme ‘Safety Works’
• Report on concerns of non-compliance or potential non-adherence to legislation

Identify and monitor issues, create new ideas and identify areas to drive improvements to:

• Products and services
• Health, safety and environmental performance

Routine Duties:

• Provide support to Operations to ensure all hazards associated with the site activities are identified and that risks to health, safety and the environment are assessed and that suitable control measures are implemented
• Ensure the CMS system is adhered to
• Ensure all accidents, incidents and near misses are recorded within the ‘Active’ HSEQ reporting system, root cause analysis is completed and that suitable actions are assigned to mitigate future events occurring
• Disseminate HSE information to the HSE Advisors as directed by the HSE function on new regulations, practices and initiatives
• Give guidance and advice on matters relating to HSE systems and initiatives within Bilfinger UK
• Conduct HSE audits onsite
• Assist in developing, promoting and monitoring compliance with HSE performance indicators
• Develop and contribute towards the continual improvement of the HSE culture throughout the company
• Deliver onsite HSE training as required
• Develop HSE Initiatives
• Provide guidance and support on HSE matters to on-site personnel and Management
• Ensure all HSE related concerns are reported and actively followed up with the Operational Management on site

Experience & Qualifications:

• Auditing / Inspection
• Incident Management & Investigation
• HSE Legislation
• CDM Regulations Experience
• Management System Standards
• Industrial Services Sector and Petrochemical Industry
• Improvement planning
•  NEBOSH General Certificate
• Grad IOSH Status
• NVQ 5 / NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) - Preferred

If you have any questions please contact Claire Louise Dingwall ([email protected]).

Bilfinger is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other characteristics protected by law.

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