Company Description

Navantia UK is a new force in British industry, supporting the UK's defence, energy and maritime ambitions. We're doing this by creating state-of-the-art sovereign defence capabilities, investing in the UK to modernise industrial facilities, and bolstering the nation's energy security. Established in 2022, Navantia UK is a subsidiary of Navantia SA, a Spanish state-owned company with over 300 years of naval shipbuilding history. In January 2025, Navantia UK completed the acquisition of Harland & Wolff and its four historic facilities in Belfast, Appledore, Methil, and Arnish. By combining Harland & Wolff's proud heritage and facilities with Navantia's global expertise, Navantia UK is well-positioned to strengthen Britain's defence, maritime and energy industrial capabilities, supporting jobs and economic growth across the UK.

Job Description

HSE Advisor - Navantia UK (Methil)

Location: Methil
Contract: Full-time (shift work required)

Navantia UK is expanding its team in Methil and we're looking for a proactive HSE Advisor to help drive safety excellence across our site. This role is ideal for someone who's confident on the shop floor, strong in communication, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance.

About the Role

As an HSE Advisor, you'll support daily operations, ensure compliance, and act as a key representative in client and internal HSE discussions. You'll play a vital role in risk management, incident analysis, inspections, and supporting ISO accreditation-while helping the wider team make safety central to everything we do.

What You'll Do

• Support HSE performance across site operations and report progress against plans.
• Recommend improvements based on ongoing risk assessments and performance trends.
• Represent HSE in daily and weekly site meetings with clients and internal teams.
• Ensure all personnel follow company safety policies and legal requirements.
• Conduct and document risk assessments, identifying opportunities to reduce likelihood and severity.
• Carry out regular workplace inspections to verify compliance with procedures.
• Support development of site-wide health and safety strategies.
• Record and review incidents and accidents for reporting and analysis.
• Stay up to date with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Assist with management reports, toolbox talks, newsletters and HSE communications.
• Ensure safe operation of equipment and correct disposal of waste and hazardous substances.
• Support ongoing ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 accreditation activities.

What You'll Bring

Essential:

• Level 3 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety (e.g., NEBOSH General Certificate).

Desirable:

• Internal auditor experience for ISO 14001 / ISO 45001.
• Working knowledge of environmental legislation and best practice.

Technical Skills:

• Experience providing HSE support on large projects-ideally in marine, offshore, or oil & gas environments.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Effective problem-solving abilities.
• Confidence working with structured processes and procedures.
• Good understanding of customer expectations.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.

Who You Are

• A clear and confident communicator.
• Comfortable challenging unsafe behaviours or assumptions.
• A self-starter who can work across teams and departments.
• Relationship-focused and able to build trust quickly.
• Driven to deliver results and improve safety performance.

If you're passionate about creating a safer, more sustainable workplace and want to be part of a growing team supporting major industrial projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to join Navantia UK in Methil.

Qualifications

Additional Information

We are an Opening Doors employer, committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace. Our approach, shaped by our values of service, trust, excellence, agility, dedication, and you, we focus on removing barriers and recognising potential. We are committed to fairness at every stage, including providing reasonable adjustments and actively working to eliminate discrimination.

We believe talent is everywhere, and by widening access to opportunity and welcoming diverse experiences, we aim to create a workplace where every person feels valued and has an equal chance.

If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at people.skills@harland-wolff.com and one of the team will be in contact to help you.