At Bute Energy, our mission is to create renewable energy projects that deliver a wealthier, healthier Wales – we want to make the Welsh weather work for Wales through the biggest business investment in the rural economy in a generation. We will create thousands of jobs, give millions of pounds a year to community funds and help rural communities get ready for a net zero future. All of this while helping to reduce energy bills in the long term – onshore wind is the cheapest electricity on the grid.
Bute Energy has built up a market-leading pipeline of Energy Park projects in Wales, which will combine the latest technology for onshore wind and solar generation to provide projects that will be delivering the biggest business investment in rural Wales in a generation.
At Bute Energy, our core values of courage, passion, community and integrity are central to our mission to work towards a sustainable world, now and for future generations; and to deliver green energy generation and infrastructure that benefits local communities and society as a whole.
We are a business that truly has people at the heart of everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that our people are supported and encouraged to succeed. We are proud of our culture and values and strive to ensure that every one of our people have that "feeling of belonging” and can bring their whole selves to work. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high growth business and contribute to helping Wales reach its Net Zero targets.
The Role
SALARY: Starting from £50,000 per annum (Dependent on skills and experience)
REPORTS TO: Project Director
LOCATION: Wales (with site visits as required)
This role leads the coordination and delivery of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) support across all Bute Energy Ltd (BEL) activities, working closely with project teams as they engage with contractors, consultants, partners and other external stakeholders.
The postholder will provide competent and expert EHS advice to BEL management and project teams, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and supporting the safe and sustainable development and construction of BEL projects. The role spans the full project lifecycle, from early concept and development through to construction and handover.
Working across both development and delivery phases, the role plays a key coordinating function, supporting consistent application of EHS standards across the business, including offices and project sites. Through collaboration with BEL teams and close alignment with Windward Energy Group (WEL Group) frameworks, the role helps ensure that EHS expectations are understood, embedded and met in practice.
This position combines hands on project support with system development, governance input and assurance activities, and will contribute to the continuous improvement of EHS performance as the BEL portfolio grows.
Main Responsibilities
- Provide competent Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) support across all Bute Energy Ltd (BEL) activities, covering both development and construction phases.
- Act as a key EHS adviser to BEL project teams, supporting safe and compliant delivery from early concept through to construction and handover.
- Support BEL in fulfilling its client duties under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM), working effectively with appointed Principal Designers and Principal Contractors.
- Provide appropriate client side EHS oversight and assurance during construction
- Contribute to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the BEL EHS Management System, aligned with Windward Energy Group (WEL Group) requirements.
- Support the vetting, pre qualification and selection of contractors and consultants, including EHS input into tender and procurement processes.
- Undertake site visits, reviews and audits to provide assurance that EHS arrangements are being applied effectively.
- Support incident reporting, investigation, action tracking and performance monitoring.
- Support the Chair of the BEL EHS Committee, including preparation of information, actions and follow up.
- Work collaboratively with WEL Group EHS colleagues to ensure consistency, alignment and shared learning.
- Promote a positive, practical EHS culture and support the development of EHS awareness and capability across BEL.
Knowledge & Skills
- Sound working knowledge of UK H&S legislation, including CDM Regulations and the roles of Client, Principal Designer and Principal Contractor.
- Ability to provide clear, proportionate and practical EHS advice to non‑specialists.
- Willingness to be visible on site as well as effective in developing systems and processes.
- Organised individual who can multi-task and manage workstreams across different projects.
- Competent in Microsoft packages e.g. Word, Excel
Experience & Qualifications
- NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent).
- Demonstrable construction EHS experience, ideally within energy, infrastructure or similar project based environments.
- Experience supporting projects through both development and construction phases (desirable).
- Experience of contractor vetting, tender evaluation and procurement support (desirable).
- Familiarity with EHS management systems and assurance frameworks (desirable).
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Hybrid work structure available.
- The ability to work core hours and take time back in lieu throughout the week.
- Fridays are allocated as ‘no meeting’ days to ensure down time at the end of the week.
- 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
- Private Medical Insurance from day 1 with cover for immediate family including spouse or partner and children, including direct mental health pathways and support.
- Annual pay review and discretionary bonus.
- Employer pension contributions up to 7%.
- Electric car scheme via salary sacrifice.
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Tech scheme – discounts on latest technology including laptops, phones, iPads for personal use
- Life assurance cover and income protection.
- Travel insurance.
- Suite of enhanced policies and provisions to support colleagues through all the moments that matter.
- Regular team socials, activities, sporting events and charity fundraisers.
