Senior HSE Advisor

About the role

TotalEnergies Renewables is looking for a Senior HSE Advisor in London. The role gives experienced, cross-portfolio HSE advice and delivery support to the VP HSE, the Heads of HSE PV & BESS and HSE Wind, and to project, asset and business teams across the UK and Ireland. It covers cross-cutting activities, emerging priorities, M&A and business-development scopes, Occupational Health and emergency response, and does not duplicate the portfolio accountability of the Heads of HSE.

Key responsibilities

• Advise and support the Heads of HSE PV & BESS and HSE Wind, and help plan, mobilise, implement and improve HSE across projects and assets
• Lead HSE reviews, inspections, audits, assessments and improvement workstreams, and support implementation of lessons learned
• Coach and give technical guidance to the HSE Adviser, and deputise for a Head of HSE on defined matters
• Support M&A and business development: HSE due diligence, identifying liabilities and compliance gaps, and tracking integration actions
• Act as the HSE focal point for Occupational Health and occupational hygiene, coordinating with HR, external providers and project teams
• Support emergency preparedness, response plans, exercises and crisis management
• Support incident investigation, contractor HSE evaluation, HSE training and engagement, and respond to regulatory and stakeholder enquiries

Required profile

• Degree or equivalent in occupational health and safety, engineering, science or another relevant discipline
• Recognised professional HSE qualification, equivalent recognition or clear progression towards it
• Significant experience in HSE roles supporting projects, construction, commissioning or operations, in renewables, power, major infrastructure, offshore energy or another high-hazard sector
• Experience of HSE audits, inspections, compliance reviews, incident investigations and contractor HSE management
• Experience supporting Occupational Health and emergency preparedness or incident response
• Desirable: HSE due diligence, M&A, integration and business development experience, and work across multiple projects or technologies

Required skills

• Good working knowledge of UK HSE legislation and its practical application
• Competence in HSE audit, inspection, assurance and incident investigation
• Ability to review complex HSE documentation and assess whether controls are suitable and proportionate
• Understanding of occupational health risk management and emergency response structures
• Strong analytical, report-writing and presentation skills, and highly proficient English