Our client is a leader in sustainable waste management and renewable energy, operating cutting-edge Energy-from-Waste (EfW) and recycling facilities in Scotland. As they continue to grow, they are seeking an HSE Advisor with a strong environmental focus to join our team and support their commitment to sustainability, compliance, and operational excellence.
The Role
As an HSE Advisor (Environmental Focus), you will play a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance, promoting environmental best practices, and driving continuous improvement across our EfW facility. You will work closely with SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency) and internal teams to monitor and enhance environmental performance, emissions control, and sustainability initiatives while maintaining a strong health & safety culture.
Key Responsibilities
🌍 Environmental Compliance & Sustainability:
* Ensure full compliance with SEPA regulations, PPC permits, and ISO 14001 environmental management standards.
* Monitor emissions, waste management processes, and environmental impact, ensuring data accuracy and reporting compliance.
* Lead environmental risk assessments, audits, and inspections, identifying areas for improvement.
* Develop and implement sustainability initiatives to minimize environmental impact and promote circular economy principles.
⚠️ Health & Safety Leadership:
* Support the development and implementation of HSE policies, procedures, and training programs.
* Conduct incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning.
* Promote a positive safety culture, ensuring all employees and contractors follow HSE best practices.
* Assist with the management of emergency response procedures and ensure site-wide preparedness.
đź“Š Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement:
* Prepare and submit environmental performance reports to SEPA and other regulatory bodies.
* Work closely with operations teams, engineers, and external consultants to improve environmental standards.
* Engage with internal and external stakeholders to drive sustainability goals and improve environmental awareness across the business.
Ideal Candidate
âś… Experience: Strong background in environmental compliance within EfW, power generation, process plants, waste management, or heavy industry.
âś… Knowledge: In-depth understanding of SEPA regulations, PPC permits, emissions monitoring, waste management, and ISO 14001.
âś… Qualifications: NEBOSH Certificate (Environmental Management or General) or equivalent. IEMA or other environmental certifications are highly desirable.
âś… Skills: Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with a passion for environmental protection and sustainability