Health & Safety Advisor

Wilson James; Shurton; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary 42,500-59,500 GBP p

Company Pension and Life Assurance

Online GP Service and Employee Support

Employee discounts, rewards and recogn

Free Park & Ride service

Daily bus allowance for site travel

On-site medical facilities

Training and career progression

Work on major UK infrastructure

Exposure to safety-critical multi-disc

Job summary

Wilson James Ltd is recruiting a Health & Safety Advisor for the Hinkley Point C project in Somerset. This permanent, day-shift role (average 40.25 hours) focuses on promoting a strong safety culture, providing practical guidance, and supporting continuous safety improvements across construction logistics operations during night shift activities.

The role requires NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate, CSCS Professional Card (White), and strong knowledge of health & safety legislation in

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Construction or NEBOSH General Certificate required.
• CSCS Professional Card (White) required.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation in construction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence safe working practices across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day health and safety advice and support to operational teams.
• Carry out site inspections, audits and safety tours.
• Monitor employee and contractor working practices.
• Support accident, incident and near-miss reporting and investigation.
• Review RAMS and Safe Systems of Work and support improvements across the project.
• Collaborate with managers, teams, contractors and stakeholders to promote safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Safety culture promotion

RAMS/Safe Systems knowledge

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

NEBOSH General Certificate

CSCS Professional Card (White)

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor (Day Shift)

Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £42,500 - £59,500 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications
Hours: Average 40.25 hours per week
Shift Pattern: 4 on, 5 off, 5 on, 4 off
Night Shift: 06:00-18:00

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join Wilson James at Hinkley Point C, one of the UK's largest and most significant infrastructure projects.

Working closely with operational teams, managers, contractors and stakeholders across the project, you will play a key role in promoting a positive safety culture and ensuring that health and safety remains at the heart of everything we do.

This is a highly visible role where you'll provide practical guidance, challenge unsafe behaviours, support operational excellence and help drive continuous improvement across our Construction Logistics operations during night shift activities.

Why Join Us?

We are proud to be employee owned. This means we focus on long‑term success and recognise the contribution of our colleagues who make our success possible.

When you join Wilson James, you'll be part of a business that:

• Invests in training, development and career progression
• Supports wellbeing and work-life balance
• Encourages diversity, inclusion and belonging
• Values innovation and continuous improvement
• Is built for long‑term success, not short‑term gain
• Gives you the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to our future

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive salary of £42,500 - £59,500 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications
• Company Pension and Life Assurance
• Online GP Service and Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee discounts, rewards and recognition schemes
• Free Park & Ride service
• Daily bus allowance for travel on site
• On‑site medical facilities
• Training, development and career progression opportunities
• The opportunity to work on one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects
• Exposure to a large-scale, safety‑critical and multi‑disciplinary environment

What You'll Be Doing

As a Health & Safety Advisor, you'll provide practical, professional advice and guidance across our operations, including:

• Providing day‑to‑day Health & Safety advice and support to operational teams
• Carrying out site inspections, audits and safety tours
• Monitoring employee and contractor working practices
• Supporting accident, incident and near‑miss reporting and investigation
• Reviewing and supporting RAMS and Safe Systems of Work
• Working collaboratively with managers, operational teams, contractors and stakeholders
• Identifying unsafe practices and recommending practical solutions
• Promoting positive safety behaviours and sharing best practice
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the project
• Contributing to workforce engagement and safety campaigns
• Helping promote a positive, proactive and engaged safety culture

What We Need From You

Essential

• Previous experience within a Health & Safety role
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or NEBOSH General Certificate
• CSCS Professional Card (White)
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and best practice within a construction environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence working with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to build effective relationships and positively influence safe working practices