H&S Advisor / Safety Expert

RWE Generation UK
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

As H&S Advisor / Safety Expert, you make a real impact on the safety of our Markinch power plant. You’ll work closely with operations, engineering & maintenance, contractors, and management to strengthen our safety culture and ensure compliance with UK legislation and international standards.

About the role

• Act as a trusted Safety Advisor to managers and teams on the Markinch site.
• Champion our Mission ZERO culture and embed it across employees and contractors.
• Foster a strong contractor safety culture and monitor compliance on site.
• Elaborate on risks, safe work methods, and compliance with UK safety laws.
• Keep risk assessments and processes current and ensure the ISO45001 system is applied consistently.
• Coordinate safety improvement plans, as well as develop safety training, courses, and awareness programs for staff and contractors.
• Support investigations of accidents and incidents, and improve crisis management and first aid readiness.
• Your focus is on the Markinch site while also working closely with other power plants and central expert groups to exchange best practices and shape future projects.

Job requirements and experience

• Completed NEBOSH diploma or minimum NEBOSH General Safety Certificate with the willing to NEBOSH diploma.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar H&S role.
• Hands-on experience with safety management systems (ISO45001 or equivalent).
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills to assess and improve processes.
• High level of initiative, independence, and decisiveness.
• Ability to engage with all levels of the organization and present clearly.
• A collaborative mindset and genuine team spirit.

Your benefits

• An independent, varied role.
• Freedom to implement your own ideas and shape our safety strategy.
• Career and personal development opportunities within the international RWE Group.
• Collaboration in an international safety team that provides mutual support and feedback.
• A central role in the energy transition with multi-technology projects.
• Flexible working arrangements and the option to buy or sell extra leave days.
• A competitive salary based on your experience and education.
• RWE pays 2/3 of your ABP pension contribution.

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 93508, application period: 02/10/2026.
Any questions? Contact HR: Lisa Merryweather, +44 7867370980

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

RWE Generation provides a flexible mix for a powerful future. With a team of around 3,500 employees, the company operates flexible gas power plants, bioenergy facilities, and hydropower stations in Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, and Turkey. These assets play a vital role in balancing the supply of renewable energy during periods of fluctuation, thereby ensuring the stability of the power grid. Recognising the importance of energy storage, RWE Generation is integrating battery systems into its operations and pioneering hydrogen-powered technologies - an essential element for storing renewable energy for when it is needed most. As a long-standing partner for the regions in which we operate, our reliable, clean and flexible assets enable us to play a key role in decarbonising the energy system. Our team continues to be inventive, using their experience, talent and sunrise technologies to be the cornerstone our society can rely on.