Health & Safety Advisor

Wilson James; West of England; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson James is recruiting an experienced Health & Safety Advisor for the Hinkley Point C project in Somerset. The role focuses on promoting a positive safety culture and ensuring health and safety remains at the heart of construction logistics operations, including night shift activities.

You will provide practical guidance, challenge unsafe behaviours, and support continuous improvement across the night shift team, working closely with contractors and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 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
• Full UK Driving Licence

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Safety culture

Influence safe practices

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

NEBOSH General Certificate

CSCS Professional Card

SMSTS

SSSTS

IOSH

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.

• 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

• 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

Essential

What We Need From You

• 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


• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• IOSH Membership, ideally TechIOSH or above


• Previous experience at Hinkley Point C or an existing HPC Pass


• SMSTS or SSSTS qualification


• Experience working within logistics, construction or infrastructure projects

Site Requirements

• Ability to provide a 3-year employment, education and/or unemployment history and successfully complete the required HPC vetting process


• Ability to obtain and maintain an HPC Site Pass


• Ability to work the 4 on, 5 off, 5 on, 4 off night shift pattern (06:00-18:00)


• Please be aware that access to site requires a bus journey of approximately 45 minutes each way


• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must already have the legal right to live and work in the UK

Ready to Join Us?

If you're an experienced Health & Safety professional looking to further your career within one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, we'd like to hear from you.

Join a business that values safety, invests in its people and provides genuine opportunities for development and progression.