HSSE Advisor

HSSE Advisor

Fixed-term contract: 12 months

Home based involving frequent nationwide travel to construction sites.

Salary: £45,636-£57,937

At E.ON, we’re driving the transition to a more sustainable energy future. As part of this journey, we’re looking for a passionate and proactive HSSE Advisor to join our team, helping us deliver on our energy efficiency obligations while upholding the highest standards of health, safety, security, and environmental compliance.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting our contractor partners to achieve best-in-class HSSE standards when installing energy efficiency measures into customers’ properties. Working collaboratively, you’ll performance manage our contractors, and help develop and implement effective systems, procedures, and standards for identifying and controlling risk.

You’ll also be a trusted advisor to our internal teams, providing competent HSSE advice and supporting managers and staff across the Obligation Delivery business with their day-to-day operational responsibilities.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out construction site inspections and produce appropriate findings reports to be shared with contractors and internal stakeholders, ensuring that corrective actions are fully implemented
• Carry out HSSE audits to provide assurance that our contractors have the necessary competencies and management system controls to work on behalf of E.ON
• Attend management and site meetings to advise on HSSE standards as required with reference to the relevant legal requirements (e.g. the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations and E.ON policy requirements.
• Produce safety communications and briefings to raise awareness, share key learnings or influence personal behavioural changes
• Collaborate with the Obligation Delivery team to develop and present insightful HSSE performance updates / reports and recommendations as required
• Support Line Managers with risk assessments and advise on the development of control measures appropriate to the level of risk identified
• Provide guidance and advice to support the development of management system procedures, safe systems of work and other risk control measures
• Support our internal stakeholders to select, onboard and manage contractors including the development of HSSE improvement plans across our contractor base

What we need from you

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• To have or be working towards NEBOSH General and/or construction certificate or equivalent
• A detailed understanding of relevant H&S legislation and standards including HASAWA, Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
• A proven ability to advise on compliance matters at operational levels / department activities to a successful conclusion
• Demonstrable experience in risk management and knowledge of construction associated risks.
• Self-motivated with the ability to plan and manage your own workload
• Full EU/UK driving license required. Regular travel and occasional overnight stays may be required.

Here’s what you need to know

• Award-Winning Workplace - We’re proud to be named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and the Best Place to Work for 16–34-year-olds.
• Outstanding Benefits - Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings.
• Flexible & Family-Friendly - Our industry-leading hybrid and family-friendly policies earned us double recognition at the Personnel Today Awards 2024. We’re open to discussing how flexibility can work for you.
• Inclusive & Diverse - We’re the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers. We’re also proud winners of Best Employer for Women and Human Company of the Year—recognising our inclusive, people-first culture.
• Support at Every Stage of Life - We’re Fertility Friendly and Menopause Friendly accredited, with inclusive support for everyone.
• Accessible & Supportive - As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and will make any adjustments needed during the process.
• Invested in Your Growth - From inclusive talent networks to top-tier development programmes, we’ll support your growth every step of the way.