Company Description
Navantia UK is strengthening Britain's sovereign shipbuilding capability following our acquisition of Harland & Wolff's four strategic yards. We're delivering the Fleet Solid Support programme for the Royal Navy whilst expanding into clean energy and maritime sectors. With over 1,000 employees across Belfast, Appledore, Methil and Arnish, we're building on proud heritage with global expertise.
Job Description
Are you ready to anchor your career in a high-impact role that safeguards lives and drives safety excellence in one of the most dynamic environments on earth? Join our team as an HSE Advisor and become a vital force in shaping the safety culture of shipbuilding and repair operations.
🌟 Why This Role Stands Out
This isn’t your average safety job. You’ll be at the heart of shipyard, dockside, and onboard vessel operations—where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a real difference. From confined spaces to towering superstructures, your expertise will protect employees, contractors, and visitors while ensuring compliance with maritime, occupational, and environmental safety standards.
🛠What You’ll Be Doing
• Conducting risk assessments and method statements for high-risk activities like hot works, heavy lifting, and confined space entry
• Leading safety inductions, toolbox talks, and tailored training sessions
• Investigating incidents and near misses, producing root cause analysis reports
• Auditing contractors and inspecting shipyard environments for compliance
• Monitoring environmental conditions and verifying equipment safety
• Promoting a proactive “safety-first” culture across all levels of the workforc
Qualifications
🎯 What You Bring
• NEBOSH General Certificate or NEBOSH Construction/Marine Safety
• Tech IOSH membership (or working towards)
• Strong knowledge of HSE legislation, confined space entry, lifting ops, hot works, and environmental risk management
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage a diverse workforce
• Experience in shipbuilding, ship repair, oil & gas, or heavy engineering environments
🌱 Bonus Points For
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
• Auditing experience with ISO 45001 or ISO 14001
• Background in fabrication or manufacturing
Additional Information
Split between office and operational environments, with occasional travel and overnight stays. Flexibility is key—some days may extend beyond the regular schedule.
💬 Ready to chart a new course in your HSE career? Apply now and help us build a safer future—one vessel at a time.
Equal Opportunity:Â We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. To ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, we commit to a fair and unbiased recruitment process at every stage. This includes ensuring hiring managers are aware of legislation, providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities, and actively seeking to eliminate any form of discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a recruitment environment where every candidate feels valued and has an equal chance to succeed.
If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at [email protected] and one of the team will be in contact to help you.
If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at [email protected] and one of the team will be in contact to help you.
