Job Description

HSQE Advisor - Wastewater Treatment Projects

About Glanua

Glanua is an industry leader in providing innovative and sustainable engineering solutions to design, build, operate and maintain critical water and wastewater infrastructure across Ireland and the UK. We are a trusted provider to the municipal and industrial sector where our clients include Ireland and the UK's largest water utilities, United Utilities, Thames Water, Yorkshire Water and Northumbria Water.

Glanua is passionate about solving today's environmental challenges and delivering a decarbonised and sustainable world. We know that to build successful creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver new innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential. We champion our core values and uphold the highest standards of Safety and Well-being, Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, Agility, Accountability, Diversity and Inclusion in everything we do.

We have a talented team of 500 people across Ireland and the UK and are rapidly expanding our workforce across several disciplines to meet our ambitious growth plans.

The Role:

Working for Glanua is exciting, challenging and incredibly rewarding, as HSQE Advisor, you will support the Framework HSQE Team and the implementation of our HSQE System and work closely with our site teams to ensure our projects are delivered safely and ensure risks are appropriately managed on site.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

The main duties and responsibilities of the HSQE Advisor are outlined as follows:



Continuous promotion of Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental standards across the Company and your allocated sites.

Act as a point of contact for HSQE matters for relevant operations, liaising and interfacing with relevant personnel ensuring compliance is met on plans and procedure. Provide advice and deal with queries and correspondence on HSQE issues.

Provide HSQE advice and direction to staff and contractors, liaising with Site Personnel.

Reporting to the Framework HSQE Manager on HSQE Performance across the framework.

Promotion & awareness of Customer requirements throughout the Thames Framework.

Develop and implement HSQE Procedures. Ensuring that new procedures and/or practices are developed to prevent the same or similar accidents.

Ensure compliance with current Environmental, Health and Safety legislation and maintain awareness of legislative changes and industry standards. Provide onsite HSQE presence during construction and operations to ensure HSQE controls, mitigation measures are implemented, maintained and performance monitored.

Obtaining and reviewing safety documentation from Clients, Suppliers and Sub contractors.

Carrying out Site Inspections and generating reports.

Liaising with external parties relating to HSQE.

Ensure ISO (9001, 45001 & 14001) compliance of all Offices, Sites and Plants.

Ensure appropriate communication processes are maintained on site and that communication takes place regarding HSQE.

Ensure appropriate process measurements are established, adequate and maintained

Apply for relevant permits and licences regarding environmental issues.

Report major accidents / incidents to UK HSQE Manager immediately.

Assign HSQE duties and responsibilities to competent persons.

Identifying safety training needs and safety training for the site teams.

Assist and lead team incident investigations overseeing the HSQE team through reports and action tracking. Conduct incident/accident investigations and prepare reports for internal/external purposes.

Review reports of reportable accidents and obtains necessary clarification or further details.

Notify the H.S.E. of any reportable or dangerous occurrences.

Develop & Maintain relationships with Government agencies.

Monitor emerging EHS legislation and ensure company is compliant.

Manage legal requirements and compliance on site.

Point of Contact for Customer and Certification Audits

Ensure the promotion of awareness of customer requirements throughout the sites.

Ensure the compliance and adherence to the requirements of the Standard

Facilitate Internal Audits.

Monitor all Forms Registers to ensure compliance with our ISO System

Support the integration of sustainable principles into project planning, operations and handover, including resource efficiency, carbon reduction and circular economy practices.

Collaborate with site teams and stakeholders to identify and implement sustainable innovations, driving continual improvement in environmental impact reduction.

Support the delivery of health, wellbeing, and inclusivity initiatives on-site (e.g., mental health awareness, inclusion toolbox talks), and signpost staff to relevant resources or services where needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

The main knowledge, skills and experience required of the HSQE Advisor are outlined as follows:



Minimum of 2 years' experience working in a similar role, preferably in the civils, water and wastewater industry.

Extensive working knowledge of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Legislation, Regulations and Best Practice requirements. Awareness of the ISO Standards

Minimum of a Level 4/5 or higher qualification in Health and Safety

Strong and proven ability to influence change and be a champion of best practice

Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, PowerPoint), and a general competence in using new technologies (Mobile Apps etc)