Senior HSE Advisor

Closing Date for Application:
Friday 14/08/2026

Polypipe Civils and Green Urbanisation, part of the Genuit Group, are a leading manufacturer for civils and infrastructure projects, with the industry's widest range of engineered storm water & sewer management systems, Network and Green asset Solutions; we also provide expert installation services through our dedicated Keytec Installation Services brand.

People are at the forefront of everything we do, we have a unique culture where you can be yourself, contribute your ideas to make continuous improvements and take pride in achieving results to support the overall success of our growing business. We recognise the value of investing in our people through comprehensive training and personal development courses.

Role Overview

The Senior HSE Advisor provides direction and support for all Health, Safety, and Environmental activities. This role ensures full compliance with regulatory requirements, drives continuous improvement in safety performance, and fosters a proactive safety culture throughout the organisation. The Senior HSE Advisor works closely with all departments and at all levels to minimise risk, enhance employee wellbeing, and support sustainable manufacturing practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of the company's Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) management systems across the site.
• Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety and Environmental legislation, company standards, and customer requirements.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits, behavioural safety observations, and track corrective actions through to completion.
• Lead and support incident, accident, near miss, and environmental event investigations.
• Monitor HSE performance data, produce reports, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support environmental monitoring programmes, including waste management, recycling, energy consumption, water usage, and emissions reporting.
• Build and promote a proactive safety culture through leadership visibility, coaching, engagement, and behavioural safety initiatives.
• Lead external audits and regulatory visits while supporting customer, certification, and compliance audits.
• Support the delivery of HSE training programmes and provide practical coaching to reinforce safe working practices.
• Support the development and implementation of HSE strategies and initiatives aligned to business objectives and sustainability goals.

Skills and Experience

• NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety.
• NEBOSH Environmental Management qualification.
• Previous experience working in Health, Safety & Environmental Management.
• Experience with sustainability programmes, carbon reporting, and circular economy initiatives.
• Knowledge of polymer chemistry, additives, and chemical hazard management.
• Experience with process safety, automation safety, and machine safeguarding.
• HSE leadership experience within plastics, chemicals, or high-risk manufacturing environments.
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft platform packages.
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation and plastics-sector regulatory frameworks.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing HSE strategy across multi-site operations.
• Experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Strong leadership, influencing, and communication skills.
• Valid UK Driving Licence.

Benefits

• Entitled to 25 days holiday (pro rata)
• Pension contribution matched up to 8%
• Save as you earn Genuit Sharesave scheme
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Various health and wellbeing initiatives
• Staff discount on all Genuit Group products

Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group's success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.