Health and Safety Advisor

Sizewell C Ltd; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy project company in Stowmarket is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Advisor. The candidate will support safety in the construction of the Sizewell C project, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Responsibilities include collaborating with project teams to embed safety practices and promoting health and safety across operations. With a salary range of £50,000 - £60,000 plus benefits, this role is an opportunity to contribute to a transformative energy project shaping the UK's climate agenda.

Benefits

Up to 5% Bonus

28 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Contributory Pension

Ongoing Professional Development

Additional Lifestyle Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading investigations and delivering safety improvements.
• Broad experience in Health & Safety standards within construction.
• Passion for continuous improvement in health, safety, and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with construction leaders to embed safety into project phases.
• Provide expert guidance on safety standards.
• Drive a proactive approach to risk mitigation.

Skills

Health & Safety standards

Risk mitigation

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 6 Diploma in Health & Safety

Degree in Construction

NEBOSH Diploma

Tools

CSCS Card

Job description

Job Description

Sizewell C – The power of good for Britain.

Health and Safety Advisor

Location: Sizewell C, Leiston, Suffolk (5 days a week onsite)

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 (dependent on experience) + benefits

Benefits include:

• Up to 5% Bonus
• 28 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Contributory Pension (up to 7.5% employee / 15% employer)
• Ongoing Professional Development
• Additional Lifestyle Benefits

Closing date: Thursday 1 January 2026

Shape the Future of Clean Energy

Do you have a passion for health and safety regulations and experience in the construction sector? Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference?

Join our growing Sizewell C (SZC) team and contribute to one of the UK’s most ambitious and transformative megaprojects. Be part of a project that’s not only reshaping the energy landscape but also driving the UK’s climate change agenda.

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced Health and Safety Advisor with a strong background in construction to support the safe and efficient delivery of key projects at Sizewell C. You’ll provide expert health and safety advice across a wide range of site operations including infrastructure, facilities management, logistics, waste, fuel, accommodation, catering, health, and security. Working closely with Project Managers, Engineering Leads, and Tier 1 Contractors, you’ll ensure compliance with all health and safety requirements, particularly under the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations (CDM).

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with construction leaders to embed safety into every phase of the project
• Provide expert guidance on legislative and site‑specific safety standards
• Drive a proactive approach to risk mitigation in high‑pressure environments
• Ensure compliance with CDM and all other relevant H&S Regulations across all contractors
• Promote health, safety, and wellbeing throughout all project stages

What You’ll Bring

• Broad experience in Health & Safety standards within construction (including CDM Regulation experience)
• Recognised Health & Safety qualification – Level 6 Diploma or equivalent
• IOSH Membership
• Valid CSCS Card
• Proven track record in leading investigations and delivering safety improvements
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Passion for continuous improvement in health, safety, and wellbeing
• Organised and able to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

Desirable

• Degree in Construction
• NEBOSH Diploma
• H&S NVQ/Diploma or Certificate in Environmental Studies, or a related field

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a national mega project that will shape the UK’s energy future. You’ll work in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment where your leadership and expertise will make a tangible impact.

Additional Information

Join the team at Sizewell C. Our vision is to Lead The Way On Nuclear. The Sizewell C team is one of the most exciting and largest new megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. We have begun constructing a 3.2‑gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast in the East of England replicating, wherever possible, the design used for Hinkley Point C. When built, Sizewell C will be one of the largest power stations to operate in the UK, generating low‑carbon electricity for at least 60 years, supplying over 6 million homes and supporting around 7% of the UK’s current electricity needs. Our vision is to Lead The Way On Nuclear, defining what good leadership for the nuclear industry and British infrastructure looks like and delivering on it. We want Sizewell C to define what good leadership for the nuclear industry looks like and deliver on it. We understand the feats of organisation, logistics, collaboration and imagination that building nuclear requires. We are building for the next generation for their home‑grown energy, energy price stability and ultra‑low carbon power in abundance. We also want to set the benchmark for maximising long‑lasting social value as we build and demonstrate how smart collaboration can work for the benefit of communities – locally, regionally and nationally. Sizewell C is the first nuclear power station in the UK to be funded under the Regulated Asset Base funding model (RAB). Our largest shareholder is the UK Government, alongside equity partners La Caisse, Centrica, EDF and Amber Infrastructure. Sizewell C operates within a complex and fast‑moving stakeholder environment, engaging with a wide range of partners including government bodies, regulators, local communities, supply chain partners, and international collaborators. This makes Sizewell C a uniquely stimulating place to work – where navigating evolving priorities, balancing interests, and building trusted relationships is just as critical as technical excellence. For those who thrive in dynamic, multi‑dimensional settings, it offers unmatched professional challenge and growth. When joining Sizewell C, you may wonder why you are contacted by colleagues with an EDF email or see the EDF logo on portals that you access and/or documentation you receive; this is because we have partnered with EDF for the provision of a number of support services whilst we complete a successful transition out of the EDF group. At Sizewell C we encourage and embrace diversity and how it can improve our experience and performance at work. It is a requirement that those who join us have the right to work in the UK. Whilst sponsorship may be a possibility that we can explore, we are fully committed to local recruitment where possible, and those already holding the right to work in the UK. To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years. By submitting an application to this role, you acknowledge that you have read and understood Sizewell C’s employee privacy policy and EDF's employee privacy policy. Just to let you know, EDF will be processing and sharing information about your application on behalf of Sizewell C.