Environmental Health and Safety Advisor

NRL; Wigan; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday entitlement

Competitive pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

NRL Group seeks an Environmental, Health and Safety Advisor to join a major nuclear construction project in the UK. The role focuses on compliance with environmental licences and safety regulations, directing subcontractors, and driving risk-based improvements on site.

You will lead risk assessments, conduct audits, investigations, and deliver training to ensure robust EHS practices in a highly regulated environment. On-site work is required, with strong stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an EHS role within construction or a highly regulated industry.
• Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation and health and safety regulations.
• Experience delivering EHS audits, investigations and compliance reporting.
• Excellent communication and proactive problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain environmental policies aligned with nuclear site licences and legal requirements.
• Direct responsible subcontract partners on environmental compliance.
• Lead environmental impact assessments and minimise environmental risks during construction.
• Monitor compliance with site EHS regulations through inspections and audits.
• Provide expert guidance on environmental controls and health and safety protocols.
• Investigate incidents and near-misses with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Deliver toolbox talks and training on environmental awareness and safe practices.
• Maintain EHS documentation including risk assessments, method statements and permits.
• Liaise with regulators and contractors to communicate EHS standards clearly.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Audits & investigations

Stakeholder communication

Incident investigation

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

Nuclear industry experience

IEMA Environmental Management qualification

Job description

Job Title

Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Advisor

Summary

We’re looking for an experienced Environmental, Health and Safety Advisor to join our team on a major nuclear construction project in the UK. This role is perfect for someone with a strong understanding of environmental regulations and safety compliance, particularly within highly regulated sectors. It’s a great opportunity to play a key part in ensuring robust EHS practices on a nuclear-licensed site.

Who are the NRL Group?

The NRL Group is proud to be certified™ as a Great Place To Work®, with a 97% satisfaction score from colleagues, earning us a place on the 2025 UK Best Workplaces™ List for medium‑sized organisations. For over 40 years, we’ve delivered engineering recruitment, workforce solutions and contracting services, supported by talented people across our businesses. Our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation has earned us industry recognition, including APSCo UK’s Recruitment Company of the Year (£50–250m). We are a Living Wage Employer, a Disability Confident Committed employer, and have a strong focus on colleague wellbeing, development and inclusion. We offer personalised development plans, mental health first aiders and flexible career pathways to help everyone find the right role for them.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain environmental policies aligned with nuclear site licence conditions and legal requirements.
• Direct responsible mechanical and piping subcontract partners on environmental compliance.
• Lead environmental impact assessments and introduce initiatives to minimise environmental risks during construction activities.
• Monitor compliance with site EHS regulations, conducting inspections and audits.
• Provide expert advice and practical guidance on environmental controls and health and safety protocols.
• Investigate incidents and near-misses, ensuring root cause analysis and appropriate corrective actions.
• Deliver toolbox talks and training sessions focused on environmental awareness and safe working practices.
• Maintain accurate EHS documentation, including risk assessments, method statements and environmental permits.
• Liaise with stakeholders, regulators, and contractors to ensure clear communication of EHS standards.

Must-have Requirements

• Proven experience in an EHS role within construction or a highly regulated industry.
• Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation and health and safety regulations.
• Experience in delivering EHS audits, investigations, and compliance reporting.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent).
• Ability to work on-site within a nuclear-licensed environment and adhere to strict security protocols.

Nice-to-have Skills

• IEMA Environmental Management qualification or equivalent.
• Experience on nuclear or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with mechanical piping installation processes.
• Additional EHS accreditations or advanced environmental monitoring experience.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday entitlement
• Competitive pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan medical expense allowance
• Personal finance coach, health checks and tailored financial advice
• Long service awards
• Benefits platform including wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, paid charity days and life assurance

If you’re passionate about driving environmental excellence and health and safety compliance on one of the UK’s most challenging projects, we’d love to hear from you.

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.

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