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Occupational Health & Safety Advisor

Fichtner Consulting Engineers Ltd, Indiana, PA, United States


18th March 2026

Based from Stockport Office
Reporting to Team Leader
Permanent, full-time employment
Who are we?
Fichtner Is Global Engineering Consultancy Established In 1922 With Over 2000 Employees Over 170 Countries. Within The UK And Ireland Our Engineers And Consultants Are Involved In Some Of The Most Innovative Energy Projects Across The UK Providing Design, Intellectual, And Engineering Services To Developers, Investors, Owners, And Operators. Projects In Development, Construction, Or Operation In The UK And Ireland, Include More Than

60 major thermal power plants, across the waste, biomass, and conventional power sectors

10 GWh of battery storage

5 GW of solar

7 GW of on-shore and off-shore wind

5 GW of pumped storage hydro projects

20 carbon capture projects, aiming to capture and permanently sequestrate more than 5 million tonnes of CO2 per annum

We have over 185 employees that we are proud to have represent us, operating from our offices in Manchester, Belfast, Dublin, and Glasgow. As the business grows from strength to strength, we are now looking to further extend our team by recruiting an Occupational Health & Safety Advisor to be an integral part of our wider construction and engineering teams. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing occupational health, safety, and welfare advice and guidance, both internally and to our clients. The role involves direct communication with clients, contractors, employees, and plant operators as needed.

What We Are Looking For

NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma

A certified member of IOSH, working towards Chartered membership

ISO45001 Lead Auditor certified with practical construction-based audit experience

3-day First Aid Certification; A recognised wellbeing certification

Have good working knowledge of UK OH&S regulations and guidance

An excellent understanding of current health, safety and welfare issues

Excellent working knowledge of either power generation, process or renewable energy sectors and the dynamic nature of risk and its management

Proven track record of operating in and continually updating a positive health and safety culture

Support on health and safety for our offices in England, Scotland, and Ireland

Promote health and safety services to our client base, in conjunction with the Business Development team

Up to date working knowledge of the CDM 2015 Regulations (including Principal Contractor role)

What You Can Expect From Us

A competitive salary with a leading bonus scheme of up to 20% of salary

Hybrid working with modern easy access offices

Opportunity to purchase company shares after a qualifying period

Significant training, development, and career growth opportunities

Financial support with professional fees/memberships

Company electrical vehicle car leasing scheme

Private medical & life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Fitness trainer provided every week for group boot camps

Team and company social events, including a family barbecue, Christmas Party, and team activities

Milestone scheme celebrating years spent as part of the Fichtner team!

If you are interested in applying for this role, please email recruitment@fichtner.co.uk with your CV and a brief cover letter to introduce yourself and let us know why you are a good fit us.

When sending over your CV, please take a moment to review our privacy statement regarding how we process your personal data within our recruitment process.

Fichtner Consulting Engineers is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give of their best every day.

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