Health and Safety Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Health and Safety Engineer to join their innovative team focused on designing the next-generation nuclear power station. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of safety assessments and policies for cutting-edge technology in the energy sector. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and fire safety regulations while managing risks effectively. If you are passionate about safety in a highly regulated environment and eager to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in H&S roles within regulated environments.
• Knowledge of HSE legislation and CDM Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Produce H&S assessments for the SMR power station.
• Develop H&S policies and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Identify and mitigate health and safety risks in design.

Skills

Health and Safety Regulations

Fire Safety Management

Risk Assessment

COSHH Assessments

DSEAR Assessments

Detail-oriented

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Construction Certificate

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Holtec International and its subsidiary companies are designing an unconditionally safe and secure source of clean energy, the Holtec SMR-160+ small modular reactor. The position is offered by Holtec Britain as part of the Holtec International family, a global turnkey supplier of equipment and systems for nuclear, solar, geothermal, and fossil power generation sectors. Join a growing multidisciplinary team of engineers designing the next-generation nuclear power station.

The Health and Safety (H&S) Engineer will produce H&S assessments related to the SMR power station and support the development of the H&S section of the Safety Case for submission to the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) for the Generic Design Assessment (GDA). The candidate should have relevant experience working as an H&S professional in a project context, ideally within a highly regulated, operational environment.

This role involves building a strong relationship with the US SMR team. The UK GDA is crucial for the commercial deployment of Holtec SMRs worldwide, offering a unique opportunity in an emerging technology and energy marketplace.

Specific Areas of Responsibility:

1. H&S and fire safety considerations for design and construction.
2. Knowledge of applicable regulations, codes & standards for H&S and fire safety.
3. Production of H&S and fire safety policies, including Construction and Design Management strategies.
4. Ensuring design processes identify health, safety, and fire safety risks.
5. COSHH and DSEAR assessments.
6. Production of conventional health and safety checklists.
7. Capturing conventional and fire safety design requirements.
8. Devising and assessing mitigation measures for H&S and fire safety in design and construction.
9. Knowledge of the CDM Regulations.
10. Minimum NEBOSH General Certificate, Construction Certificate, or NVQ Level 3.
11. Membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is desirable.
12. Operational knowledge of current HSE legislation related to project work.
13. Relevant experience as an HSE professional in a project environment, especially in regulated, operational settings.
14. Detail-oriented with good priority-setting skills.
15. Confidence in seeking support when needed.

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Created on 26/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom