HSE Consultant

  • TEKsystems
  • Edinburgh, Midlothian
  • Jan 12, 2026
Contractor Engineering

Job Description

HSE Consultant

Description

Main Responsibilities

As a HSE Consultant for the service provider unit, you will have a 3-tier responsibility; towards the executive board, business units and group employees. Your main responsibilities will include (but not limited to the following): -

  • Identify precise HSE needs for the WEL business (including gaps and challenges and streamline the way forward).
  • Coordinate with HSSE personnel across different business units by developing, implementing, and overseeing health and safety policies, procedures, and programs in line with regulations and industry standards.
  • Introduce or as appropriate update group wide HSSE policies/framework and embed a process house' that houses all of the business units and HSSE policies and processes.
  • Maintain an oversight of each business unit's HSSE priorities to keep track of the bigger picture.
  • Ensure policies and practices are regularly updated to reflect evolving business development stages, regulatory changes, and operational shifts.
  • Conduct risk assessments, identify control measures, and ensure compliance with relevant health and safety laws and regulations. This assessment should include work-related risks faced by employees, contractors and others affected by our business activities especially in remote or geographically challenging locations.
  • Report safety audit findings and recommendations to senior management, ensuring corrective actions are promptly implemented and monitored for effectiveness.
  • Support project teams and subcontractors in adhering to HSE standards and collaborate with internal teams, directors, external consultants and stakeholders (including legal communities) to continuously improve safety and sustainability practices.
  • Monitor, audit, and ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations particularly those specific to renewable energy projects and environmental conservation.
  • Consolidate current health and safety regulations into a single set of accessible regulations - based on hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control.
  • Foster a culture of safety through training, drills, and awareness programmes across all business levels.
  • Investigate incidents and non-compliance, maintain accurate records, and give guidance on proper reporting and escalation to regulatory bodies (as required).
  • Provide advice on incident reporting and ensure all employees are trained for effective handling of such situations (especially in remote/hard-to-navigate areas).
  • Provide advice on relevant documentation, permits, and certifications, and involvement in preparing regular health and safety performance reports for the board.
  • Stay informed on health and safety regulations, trends, and best practices to ensure continuous professional development and compliance with the latest standards and technologies in renewable energy industry.
  • Support employee well-being initiatives, prioritising both physical and mental health, especially for employees working in isolated or high-risk environments.
  • Tailor health and safety assessments noting geographical, environmental, and cultural considerations, particularly with respect to local communities and landscapes, ensuring that renewable energy projects are sustainable and socially responsible.

Skills

  • Health and safety law
  • HSE management
  • HSE Compliance
  • HSE Personnel
  • Health and safety training software
  • Risk assessment
  • Risk management
  • Risk analysis
  • Safety procedures
  • Safety audit
  • Safety program
  • Safety analysis
  • Safety training

Employee Value Proposition

N/A

Job Title: HSE Consultant

Location: Edinburgh, UK

Job Type: Contract

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