HSE Advisor

Permanent role based in Cheshire, United Kingdom.

About the role

Cure Talent is partnering with a global pharmaceutical manufacturing business undergoing a significant site expansion programme. As part of this growth, we are seeking an HSE Advisor (Projects) to join the team and play a central role in supporting one of the most important capital investment programmes the site has undertaken.

The company is mid-way through a major Low GWP Capital Expansion project, with new manufacturing lines currently under construction. This role will be embedded within the project team to provide hands-on health and safety support through design, commissioning, validation, and operational readiness. It offers real influence and long-term career progression within a small, close-knit HSE team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HSE professional to gain meaningful project exposure within a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment, working alongside process safety, engineering, facilities, and operations stakeholders at every stage of the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Support design, commissioning, validation, and operational readiness activities throughout the project lifecycle
• Support hazard studies including HAZID, HAZOP, DSEAR, and operability reviews, and participate in FAT/SAT activities
• Establish and maintain safe systems of work, procedures, and risk assessments
• Lead and support HSE event investigations and deliver training across a range of HSE topics
• Maintain action management systems, tracking and escalating risks and issues
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Facilities, Operations, Commissioning, and HR to ensure coordinated delivery of safety programmes

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' HSE experience within a pharmaceutical, major hazard, or regulated process manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, with hands-on experience across risk assessment, safe systems of work, auditing, and training
• Experience supporting commissioning and operational readiness activities (desirable)
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) and IOSH membership
• Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline
• Collaborative, pragmatic, and solutions-focused, with strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills

Pay

Up to £55,000 per year.