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QSHE Advisor (m/w/d)

Become a QSHE Advisor with British Solar Renewables in Shepton Mallet, UK. This role involves developing and maintaining health, safety, quality, and environment management systems. Enjoy a hybrid working policy, monthly social events, and a supportive team culture focused on professional growth.

British Solar Renewables

Company Overview

British Solar Renewables (BSR), privately held

Shepton Mallet, Somerset, United Kingdom

2010

Approximately 150 employees (source: leadiq.com).

What They Do

British Solar Renewables (BSR) specializes in the development, construction, operation, and maintenance of utility-scale solar parks, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and onshore wind projects. The company has established itself as a fully integrated independent power producer, delivering over 900MW of solar projects that power more than 200,000 households annually. BSR's technology focus includes hybrid projects that optimize land use and energy output, integrating solar, BESS, and wind technologies to enhance resilience and capacity factors (source: britishrenewables.com).

BSR's services encompass the entire project lifecycle, from site identification and design to construction and long-term operations. The company has developed significant partnerships, including power purchase agreements (PPAs) with major corporations like Shell and HSBC, which further solidifies its position in the renewable energy market. Additionally, BSR is exploring green hydrogen production, showcasing its commitment to innovation and sustainability (source: ukhea.co.uk).

Target markets for BSR include UK landowners, farmers, investors, and industrial off-takers across various sectors such as industry, transport, and heating. The company has also expanded its geographic presence internationally, with operational plants in the Northern Territory, Australia, indicating a strategic move towards global renewable energy solutions (source: britishrenewables.com).

Projects & Track Record

BSR has completed notable projects such as Shotwick Solar Park, Batchelor Solar Farms, and Preston Solar Park, contributing to a total operational capacity of over 900MW solar and 120MW storage across more than 60 solar parks. The company is currently managing a significant portfolio of ongoing projects, including a 609MW portfolio of 12 solar and co-located solar-BESS sites, which is financed by a £345 million debt facility secured in 2024. This portfolio is expected to generate approximately 600GWh annually, providing energy for around 160,000 homes and reducing CO₂ emissions by 140,000 tonnes each year (source: britishrenewables.com).

BSR's strategic partnerships with key clients and stakeholders, including PPAs with Shell and HSBC, have been instrumental in its growth and project success. The company collaborates with module and inverter manufacturers, as well as landowners, to develop hybrid sites that maximize efficiency and output. This collaborative approach, combined with financial backing from ICG Infrastructure, positions BSR as one of the UK's largest integrated solar and storage developers, with over 700MWp built to date (source: ukhea.co.uk).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, BSR has achieved significant milestones, including securing financial close on a £345 million debt facility for its 609MW solar-BESS portfolio, marking one of the largest hybrid financings in the UK renewable sector. This financing validates BSR's scale and capability as a leading platform in the industry. Additionally, the acquisition of a majority stake by ICG Infrastructure in July 2022 has provided the company with growth capital, allowing it to expand its operations and project portfolio without disclosing specific terms (source: cbinsights.com).

Despite these advancements, there have been no reported mergers, additional funding rounds, or awards in recent sources beyond these key developments. BSR continues to focus on its core mission of delivering sustainable energy solutions while maintaining its commitment to community engagement and environmental stewardship (source: bsrstretchford.co.uk).

Working There

BSR offers a diverse range of roles across various departments, including engineering, ecology, project management, planning, construction, operations, and maintenance. The company emphasizes a full-lifecycle model for its solar, wind, BESS, and hybrid projects, supported by a team with decades of experience in the renewable energy sector. Hiring primarily occurs at its Shepton Mallet headquarters and various UK project sites, reflecting the company's commitment to local job creation and community involvement (source: britishrenewables.com).

BSR's company culture is characterized by a mission-driven approach, with a strong focus on collaboration with landowners and communities. The team is dedicated to long-term project stewardship and fostering relationships that benefit both the company and the regions in which it operates. While specific employee benefits packages are not publicly documented, the emphasis on local engagement and sustainable practices is evident in BSR's operations (source: bsrstretchford.co.uk).

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Job Description

British Solar Renewables creates smart energy systems for a net zero carbon future. British Solar Renewables develops (BSR Energy), builds (BSR EPC), and maintains (BSR O&M) utility-scale solar, wind and storage projects in the UK and internationally. Having developed and built in excess of 700MWp BSR are a major contributor to the UK Renewable Energy Sector.

What we offer

We’re building a community of passionate individuals committed to shaping the future; providing the chance to work on cutting-edge projects in the renewable energy sector. Offering a culture where collaboration and inclusivity thrive alongside opportunities for professional growth and development. Join a team making a real difference.

About this role

The QSHE Advisor is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the health, safety, quality and environment management system to ensure continued compliance and ensuring a safe working environment.

The position will involve various tasks including review of internal and supplier risk assessments and safe systems of work, auditing, collating monthly statistics, admin, day-to-day management of the IMS system and promoting the behavioural safety programme – ‘Everyone Safe Always’.

The nature of this role requires flexibility for extensive travel from the office at Shepton Mallet to our various sites and to occasionally stay away from home.

What we need from you

  • Assist the QSHE Team on the maintenance and development of the BSR Group integrated management system.
  • Conduct risk-based health and safety audits inline with the master audit programme.
  • Conduct IMS Internal Audits.
  • Conduct incident investigations of accidents, incidents, dangerous occurrences, near misses and other incidents as directed.
  • Keep up to date with Health & Safety Legislation and how changes in legislation and/or practices are communicated to the business.
  • Assist the Head of H&S with reports, newsletters, toolbox talks, and other admin tasks as directed.
  • Conduct routine documented inspections and audits of the workplace, facilities, plant and equipment to maintain Group standards.
  • Monitor compliance of employees and Third Parties with the QSHE Policy or the requirements of any International Standards that the group hold or are working towards.
  • Foster a positive health and safety culture amongst all employees.
  • Assist with the development and review of risk assessments and safe systems of work.
  • Immediately bring to the attention of the directors and managers any matters relating to QSHE standards or performance (positive as well as negative).

What skills you will have

Experience

  • Experience in the construction industry or Higher Education level in either Health and Safety or Construction.
  • Well organised with the ability and desire to work within a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
  • Enthusiasm to learn and understand more about safety, health, quality and environment.
  • 2 years working within a H&S role.

Skill requirement

Necessary:

  • NEBOSH General Certificate or NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
  • Familiar with ISO Management Systems.
  • Clean driving license.
  • Collaborative behaviours.
  • Strong IT skills with an in-depth understanding of MS365 suite including SharePoint, Outlook, Word is essential. A good understanding of Excel is helpful.
  • Good communication skills written & verbal.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Strong word processing, formatting and document creation skills.

What you will get from BSR

  • Monthly social events, such as team lunches, breakfasts, volunteering and a Christmas and Summer party.
  • Our Hybrid Working Policy allows you to work from home up to three days a week.
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies.
  • An annual bonus scheme which rewards you for all of your hard work.
  • A referral scheme for when you refer someone to work at BSR.
  • Supporting you beyond work with our Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 support.
  • BSR will fund one professional membership per annum.
  • 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the option to roll over up to 5 days.
  • Long Service Recognition Scheme.
  • Private Health insurance after completion of 3-month probation period.
  • Life insurance.
  • Pension.

To apply for this position, please send a CV and cover letter to [email protected]

Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women are less likely to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the role requirements. At BSR, we are committed to equal opportunities in employment, if you are interested in one our positions, we encourage you to apply.

Our hiring decisions are not just about technical skills; but also about finding individuals whose values, work ethic, and personality would make a great addition to our team.

If you need reasonable adjustments for the interview process, contact us at [email protected]

We encourage candidates to apply promptly. This advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.

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About the role

September 2, 2025

Full Time

Company

January 9, 2026

Hybrid

British Solar Renewables

britishrenewables.com

  •  Shepton Mallet, United Kingdom

2 years in a H&S role

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