EHS Advisor

Jacobs; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) Advisor to join their collaborative nuclear project team. In this fulfilling role, you will nurture ESH cultures and connect with teams to ensure governance across various initiatives. Your expertise in nuclear, construction, or engineering will be invaluable as you inspire innovation and foster relationships with project leads. This opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive environment that values work-life balance and flexibility. Join a company that prioritizes safety, integrity, and inclusivity, and take the next step in your career today!

Benefits

Free single medical cover

Digital GP service

Enhanced parental leave pay

Free membership of employee assistance programs

Professional development reimbursement

Matched-funding for charitable donations

Paid volunteering time

Qualifications

• NEBOSH certification required for ESH Advisor role.
• Experience in construction site and complex infrastructure is essential.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a safety-first culture while supporting ESH activities.
• Conduct audits and lead incident investigations.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptability

Resilience

Cultural Change Influence

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction certificate

IOSH membership

Tools

Construction Design and Management (CDM)

Job description

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Opportunity

We're seeking a compassionate Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) Advisor for a collaborative nuclear project. You'll nurture ESH cultures, connect with teams, and support governance across various initiatives. Based at two welcoming Berkshire sites, you'll contribute to construction and engineering sectors, fostering relationships with project leads.

Reporting to the ESH Manager, you'll inspire innovation and ensure caring delivery of projects from minor activities to major initiatives. Nuclear, construction, or engineering experience valued. Join our supportive team and create meaningful impact in this fulfilling role. In this ESH Advisor role, you'll cultivate a safety-first culture while supporting ESH activities. You'll offer thoughtful guidance on plans, conduct empathetic audits, and lead collaborative incident investigations. Your insights will shape ESH performance reports, fostering a supportive environment for the team.

Here’s What You’ll Need

1. NEBOSH General or Construction certificate
2. Current construction site and complex infrastructure experience
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
4. Adaptability and resilience in a changing environment
5. Understanding of Construction Design and Management (CDM)
6. IOSH membership and SC/DV security clearance (preferred)
7. Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills
8. Knowledge of ESH best practices and ability to influence cultural change

Any offer of employment will be strictly subject to the relevant security requirements for the role being met. This means that you will need to have, or be able to obtain, Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance and either Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. The security clearance process may require non-British nationals or dual nationals (i.e. those with British and another nationality) to be subject to additional evaluation, depending on nationalities held and the nature of the work to be carried out.

Join us in shaping the future of nuclear engineering while growing your career in a supportive, innovative environment. We'd love to hear from you - apply now to be part of this transformative opportunity!

Our Culture

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity.

We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.