HSE Advisor - Submarines

Rolls-Royce plc; Thurso; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Thurso is seeking an HSE Advisor to enhance their HSE culture. This role involves engaging with stakeholders, conducting inspections, and improving management systems. Ideal candidates should hold a NEBOSH Certificate and have experience with ISO 45001 requirements. The company offers a competitive salary and excellent development opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Employee support assistance

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent.
• Experience in internal audits (ISO 45001).
• Familiarity with UK and Scottish HSE legislation.

Responsibilities

• Engage and communicate with stakeholders to promote HSE culture.
• Perform site tours/inspections to enforce standards.
• Provide HSE advice to various stakeholders.
• Improve HSE management systems continuously.
• Identify trends and ensure completion of improvement plans.

Skills

NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent technical qualification

Experience in supporting internal audit in line with requirements of ISO 45001

Understanding of UK and Scottish legislation, standards, and recognised best practice

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Commitment to drive continuous improvement

Job description

HSE Advisor - Submarines page is loaded## HSE Advisor - Submarineslocations: Thursotime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR6148483## **Job Description****HSE Advisor – Vulcan – Submarines****Full Time****Thurso**An exciting opportunity has arisen for an **HSE Advisor – Vulcan** to join Rolls-Royce Submarines.The Submarines sector of Rolls-Royce has been providing power systems expertise to the Royal Navy’s fleet of nuclear-powered submarines since the early 1960’s. At the Vulcan site we have been leading the way by operating full-scale prototypes of the Royal Navy’s Nuclear submarine plants as the lead of class. As a site we have been involved in the trials, testing and data collection across all the reactor cores designed and developed for the Ministry of Defence.Join us and we’ll provide an environment where you can be yourself. An inclusive, safety first culture that invests in you, gives you a platform for continuous learning, and access to opportunities to grow your career.Reporting to the local HSE Manager and based on a sound understanding of the local HSE performance and risk profile, you will support the implementation of HSE management arrangements to ensure compliance with HSE requirements and support the drive towards a zero harm culture in support of RRSL’s priorities. You will be part of a team to define and deliver agreed improvement plans and be proactive in seeking out emerging issues. Help to identify and promote good practice as well as working collaboratively with Business HS&E colleagues and the wider HS&E function, to build a sense of team and ensure alignment to Business and functional strategies.We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.**What you will be doing:**With this exciting opportunity you will be involved in:* Actively engaging and communicating with various stakeholders to positively influence a strong HSE culture on site.* Perform and record regular site tours/inspections ensuring acceptable standards and behaviours are being followed at all times.* Providing professional advice and guidance to various stakeholders.* Contribute towards ensuring our HSE management systems are continually improved.* Identifying trends and ensuring improvement plans in place are completed in full.**Who we’re looking for:**At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. In particular we are looking for an individual with:* NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent technical qualification* Experience in supporting internal audit in line with requirements of ISO 45001* Understanding of UK and Scottish legislation, standards and recognised best practice* Excellent verbal and written communication skills* Commitment to drive continuous improvementWe are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy atTo work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place.**Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.**As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.## ## **Job Category**HS & E## **Posting Date**12 Jan 2026; 00:01## **Posting End Date**26 Jan 2026