Hse Advisor

Job Title: SHE Lead Advisor

Salary: up to £49,500 per annum dependent upon experience

Location: Glasgow

We currently have a vacancy to join one of the world’s leading, global defence, security and aerospace companies as a SHE Lead Advisor. The role will be based in Glasgow and requires the successful candidate to be on site in either Govan or Scotstoun 4.5 days per week (early finish at lunchtime on Fridays). This will be working a 37 hour week with a 1pm finish on Fridays. Flexible working hours are also available.

The company works at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

As SHE Lead Advisor for Naval Ships, you will lead the hands‑on delivery of Safety, Health and Environmental arrangements across complex shipbuilding and support programmes. Working closely with project teams, contractors and operational staff, you will implement SHE plans, carry out assurance activities and actively manage risk in dynamic environments.

You will provide visible, inclusive leadership throughout build, integration, test and trials, ensuring safe systems of work are followed and issues are resolved quickly. This role directly safeguards people, assets and programme milestones, enabling Naval Ship projects to be delivered safely, compliantly and efficiently.

You will join a highly skilled, collaborative SHE Technical Services team supporting some of the UK’s most critical Naval Ship programmes. Working alongside engineers, project leaders and delivery partners, the team combines deep technical knowledge with a pragmatic, enablement‑focused approach to safety, health and environment.

Main Responsibilities:

* You will support the development, maintenance and deployment of SHE management systems, including objectives, processes and assurance

* Ensure you provide clear, competent SHE advice to leaders, enabling effective and inclusive risk management

* You will take lead on requirements to improve SHE performance, including implementing policies, objectives and robust risk controls

* This role will require you to contribute to innovative SHE change programmes that strengthen risk management and embed continuous improvement

* You will deliver assurance to confirm compliance with legal requirements, the Operational Framework and SHE Management Systems

Benefits:

* Enhanced Pension scheme- up to 14% combined

* Flexible working pattern including working from home/ flexible start and finish times

* 25 holiday days plus bank holidays- 26 days after 5 years’ service/ 27 days after 10 years’ service

* Early finish on Fridays

* Shared Incentive Plan

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Cycle to Work Scheme

* Life Assurance (you and your spouse/ partner)- 6 x salary

* Ill Health Income Protection/ Private Medical Insurance- 50% of salary

About You:

* Hold a QCF/NQF Level 5 or higher SHE qualification, such as a NEBOSH Diploma, an honours degree in Safety, Health or Environmental practice, or an equivalent accredited qualification

* Demonstrate considerable influencing skills to help operationalise, integrate and deliver processes, projects and organisational change

* Apply inclusive communication and collaboration to embed effective SHE practices across diverse teams and environments

You must be eligible to apply for SC clearance and, therefore, must hold a British passport and have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years

About Aeropeople:

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Aeropeople’s expertise and experience is entrenched in the aerospace, aviation, engineering, motorsport, automotive, and defence industries. We have the insight and know-how at both a local and international level to help bring people and businesses together, saving time and energy. Our capability is validated through our Engineering Services division encompassing Aircraft Line Maintenance services and Aircraft Tooling leasing combined with our Aviation Training division offering technical training aircraft courses.

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