Industrial Safety Advisor in Bridgwater, Somerset
Posted by PWE Recruitment Group
£50,000 – £65,000 a year
Bridgwater · Permanent
We are seeking an experienced Industrial Safety Advisor to become part of the Commissioning & Operations team at Hinkley Point C. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of operational safety arrangements within a highly regulated, safety-critical environment and help establish the safety culture that will underpin the station for years to come.
The Role
As an Industrial Safety Advisor, you will support the development, implementation and continual improvement of industrial safety arrangements across Hinkley Point C, ensuring compliance with UK legislation and industry best practice.
Working closely with commissioning, operational and construction teams, you will provide expert safety guidance, champion a proactive safety culture and support the operational readiness of one of Europe's largest nuclear new-build projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and implementation of the Industrial Safety Management System (ISMS)
- Provide professional health and safety advice to commissioning and operational teams
- Support industrial safety training and workforce engagement initiatives
- Assist with emergency preparedness and response arrangements
- Coordinate statutory assessments and compliance activities
- Support fire protection and industrial safety programmes across site
- Develop effective working relationships with key stakeholders across Hinkley Point C
- Promote a positive safety culture and drive continuous improvement in safety performance
- Ensure compliance with UK health and safety legislation, company standards and regulatory requirements
- NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification
- Current IOSH Membership
- Minimum six years' experience within occupational health and safety
- Strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation including HSWA, MHSWR, PUWER and LOLER
- Proven experience developing and maintaining safety management systems
- Experience undertaking and reviewing risk assessments within complex operational environments
- Background in nuclear, power generation, oil & gas, petrochemical, manufacturing or other high-hazard industries
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Pension and life assurance
- Professional development and training opportunities
- The opportunity to contribute to the successful commissioning and operation of Hinkley Point C
- A collaborative and safety-focused working environment
- Long-term career prospects within a nationally significant infrastructure programme
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