Health, Safety and Environment Specialist

Location:

Remote - England, United Kingdom

Job ID:

R0136014

Date Posted:

2026-07-14

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Legal, Compliance & Audit

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

Yes

Job Description:

The opportunity

At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable​ energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society.

As the Project Health, Safety and Environment Advisor you will be reporting to the Health and Safety Manger defining & implementing actions to improve safety, operating efficiency,  and productivity in a safe working environment within the local business.

This role will be site based with location to be confirmed and can be UK-wide. Please also be aware we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position, including graduate visa support.

How you’ll make an impact

• Promote safe working practices and ensure the implementation of company HSE policy and procedures on site.

• Carry out regular site HSE inspections and report back findings.

• Ensure that relevant documentation relating to the Health & safety and Environmental Systems are issued in accordance with the company policy.

• Coordinating all aspects of pollution control, waste management, recycling, environmental health and conservation

• Ensure that HSE issues are discussed at project review meetings.

• Keep and maintain clear records to comply with company internal and external audit standards.

• Manage the investigation of accidents and incidents, report findings and ensuring actions are complete.

• Ensure that the relevant documentation relating to the requirements of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations) are compliant with external requirements.

• Assist site managers and sub-contractor owners with risk assessments and sub-contractor evaluations and documentation review when requested.

• Deliver HSE training where appropriate and as agreed with the Project Manager.

• Suggest, communicate and promote initiatives for incident prevention and forward to Project Manager / HSE & Sustainability Manager for consideration.

• Support the Project Manager in Incident investigation.

• Keep up-to-date on Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.

• Communicate, demonstrate and promote HSE ethos, values and concepts using presentation skills, toolbox talks and use other forms of communication.

• Become a Role Model for Safe Behaviour

• Liaising with the relevant legal authorities (i.e. H.S.A, EPA etc.).

• Knowledge of legal requirements especially in regard to the PSCS role and duties.

Your background

• Experience of Health, Safety and Environmental management in an engineering operation of a similar size and complexity.

• Working knowledge of PSCS duties.

• Expertise in EHS management, project and service management is preferred.

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or higher in EHS.

• Proficient in MS Office, SharePoint, ShareFile & Microsoft Teams.

• Practical experience of Environmental permitting, ISO 45001, ISO14001 and or similar management systems.

• Excellent assertive communication skills, verbal and written. Proactive, enthusiastic and a have dedicated work ethic.

• Ability to deal with people at all levels and be committed to working as part of a team.

• Membership of IOSH

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.