HSE Advisor - Decommissioning / Demolition

NRL; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an HSE Advisor to provide expertise in health and safety risk management and occupational hygiene. The role involves advising the business on regulatory compliance, developing HSE strategies, and supporting leadership in health protection. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, experience in hazardous industries, and a strong understanding of HSE legislation. This position is based in Falkirk and offers a PAYE contract until Dec 2026.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant health, safety, and/or environmental discipline.
• Professional qualifications and corporate memberships in institutions like BOHS or IEMA.
• Experience in oil and gas, or hazardous industries.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and legislative guidance on HSE matters.
• Advise on health protection issues and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Support the HSE strategy and maintain connections with regulatory bodies.

Skills

Technical HSE Knowledge

Occupational Hygiene Expertise

Health and Safety Risk Management

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Degree in Health, Safety, or Environmental Discipline

Professional HS&E Qualifications (e.g., IOSH)

Job description

# HSE Advisor - Decommissioning/DemolitionLocationFalkirkThe post holder will provide technical and legislative knowledge and expertise on short and long term HSE issues with a focus on Health and Safety Risk Management and Worker Health Protection. This will include; Providing technical and legislative knowledge on general HSE matters and specifically Occupational Hygiene (OH) to solve technical OH issues arising in any part of the business complex and allow businesses to pursue normal operations and meet regulatory requirements.* Subject Matter Expert for worker related health protection issues, accountable for advising the SHE Technical Authority and the site businesses directly on regulatory compliance requirements.* Developing the business COMAH and Occupational H&S strategy for ratification by the business HSE Manager.* Supporting the Refinery HSE team within the business to provide professional advice and guidance to Managers and supervisors.**Key Accountabilities:**The post holder is expected to ensure that the business meets the minimums required by HSE legislation, regulation and guidance including the requirements of the business HSE Management System. The post is expected to include the keys aspects of: - Developing and advocating HSE aspects of the business to ensure regulatory compliance in line with the HSE strategies and to support the business to meet its budgets and targets.* Advising the refinery leadership team, teams or individuals to increase their understanding on COMAH and Occupational H&S matters to ensure the business performance meets the regulatory and legislative requirements.* Specifically, as subject matter expert, provide detailed technical Occupational Hygiene knowledge and appropriate improvement recommendations to managers, supervisors and teams including contractors. Develop strategies to meet business and regulatory requirements, and enable the integration of occupational hygiene management into IMSL Management System and short and long term Business plans.* Providing detailed technical support and HSE knowledge to make appropriate recommendations to the business to influence compliance with legislation, codes and standards.* Reviewing and authorizing, where appropriate, any deviations for H&S Management Procedures and Standards.* Preparing, reviewing and authorizing any amendments required and/or requested for H&S Management Procedures and Standards.* Collating, analyzing and providing reports as required for HSE data.* Preparing improvement plans and reports to improve HSE performance across the business.* Supporting and contributing to the development of the HS&E strategy, plan and direction.* Supporting the HSE Manager in maintaining connections with the wider business, regulator, governmental and trade associations to ensure the business is proportionate in its response to legislative requirements.* Evaluating the need for any third party COMAH or Occupational H&S support services to supplement internal resources, as the demands require.* Involvement in HSE representation at TAR and other special works* Representing the business with external organisations and associations as required.**Education/Experience:** Qualifications:* Degree qualified, or equivalent, in a relevant health, safety and/or environmental discipline* Professional HS&E qualifications and corporate memberships of appropriate institutions such as BOHS, IOSH or IEMA.* Working towards or qualified to Certificate Level or higher (British Occupational Hygiene Society or equivalent).* Experience in similar role in oil and gas, Refining/petrochemical, chemical or other similar hazardous industry**About NRL** The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future. We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website.Our client has a new opportunity for an **HSE Advisor** – Grangemouth until the end of Dec 2026 - PAYE. **Purpose of the role:**