HSE Advisor

Wood is seeking an experienced HSE Advisor to support our Consulting business unit, managing a diverse portfolio of projects across the UK region. The position can be based in our Reading or Staines office, with regular travel between locations and occasional visits to client sites and other Wood offices as required.#LI-HybridThe RoleThe role will focus on supporting the business by providing practical and timely advice on health, safety, and environmental matters. You will work closely with management, employees, clients, and contractors to ensure HSE requirements are understood and effectively implemented in line with applicable legislation, Company standards, management systems, and Client requirements.The advisor will also contribute in supporting the identification and management of HSE risks, monitor performance, and promote continuous improvement across business operations. Through effective communication, engagement, training, inspections, and incident learning, you will help strengthen the organisation’s safety culture, minimise business and operational risks, and maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental performance.Our Clients and ProjectsWood’s Consulting business unit is a global, end-to-end, multi-sector specialist consultancy, trusted by clients to provide the innovative solutions and delivery excellence needed to solve today’s most complex challenges and maximise value across the asset life cycle. As the spearhead for the future of Wood and its role in a changing world, we are leading Wood’s strategic growth in energy transition and sustainable infrastructure development across a variety of end markets including oil & gas, hydrogen, power, renewables, chemicals, minerals and life sciences. What we can offer:Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector  Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant   Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business   Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market  Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), plus the potential for one additional ‘flex day’ per month. Further benefits include a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyleCommitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests   Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession   Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. Diversity Statement  We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws. What makes you remarkable? At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. Expected:Proven experience in a technical role with relevant HSE experiencePrevious HSE experience within a relevant industryNEBOSH Certificate and a recognised HSE auditing Good knowledge of applicable industry regulations and HSE requirementsDesirable:NVQ Level 4 / IOSH qualificationKey objectives for this role are:Provide strategic HSE advice and guidance to Management on Company, Client, legislative, and regulatory requirementsCommunicate and monitor HSE objectives, initiatives, and performance to ensure alignment with business and Client requirementsDevelop HSE improvement plans and KPIs, supported by performance monitoring, trend analysis, and timely reportingLead and support incident and accident investigations, ensuring appropriate corrective and preventive actions are identified and implementedCommunicate incident findings, lessons learned, and best practices across relevant projects, contracts, offices, and work locationsManage HSE interface requirements and ensure compliance with applicable Company, Client, and project documentationBuild effective working relationships with Management, Client HSE representatives, site/offshore teams, contractors, and other stakeholdersPromote workforce engagement through HSE meetings, workshops, forums, and safety initiativesCoordinate and participate in Client, subcontractor, and internal HSE meetings, providing relevant performance data and updatesDevelop and maintain an HSE visit programme covering offices, projects, installations, worksites, and contractor locationsOversee HSE arrangements across assigned office and project locations, ensuring compliance with applicable requirementsEnsure emergency response arrangements are established, tested, communicated, and aligned with Company and Client requirementsDeliver HSE inductions, training, coaching, and mentoring to employees, contractors, and subcontractorsDevelop HSE presentations and awareness materials for inductions, meetings, and training activitiesConduct and support HSE inspections and site visits, identifying improvement opportunities and following up on actionsFull timePosting Date: 2026-09-10