Health & Safety Advisor on Major Nuclear Site

EDF; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Your birthday off

Cycle-to-work & car schemes

Simplyhealth cash plan

24/7 GP Access

EAP for wellbeing

Employee referral scheme

In-service death benefit

Annual leave buy/sell option

Job summary

EDF, at Hinkley Point C, is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to lead risk assessments, RAMS, and safety oversight on Europe’s biggest construction site. You will develop procedures, deliver training, and drive compliance with UK HSE standards while supporting environmental initiatives across the project.

The role requires NEBOSH/IOSH desirables, a driving licence, and the ability to pass vetting. A collaborative, analytical, and proactive approach is essential to ensure safe operations and

Qualifications

• NEBOSH / IOSH or equivalent desirable qualifications.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Able to pass Drugs & Alcohol testing and BPSS vetting.
• Eligible to live and work in the UK.
• Strong written and verbal communication to explain HSE processes clearly.
• Skilled in negotiation and influencing to promote safety standards.
• Collaborative approach with patience, diplomacy and adaptability.
• Analytical thinker who can interpret complex information and present clearly.
• Investigative mindset with attention to detail.
• Proficient IT user for reporting, analysis, and communications.
• Flexible and adaptable with solid understanding of regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out risk assessments and RAMS for projects.
• Establish safe operational procedures across activities.
• Conduct site inspections to verify compliance with policies and law.
• Ensure safe working practices and legality.
• Prepare health and safety strategies and internal procedures.
• Deliver training for managers and employees on HSE issues.
• Keep records of inspections, audits, investigations with recommendations.
• Lead or support incident investigations and follow-up reports.
• Stay updated with HSE legislation and industry guidance.
• Produce management reports and safety bulletins for internal use.
• Oversee safe installation and use of equipment; assess fitness for purpose.
• Manage disposal of hazardous substances, including asbestos/chemicals.
• Provide expert advice on specialist HSE areas.
• Support environmental policies and sustainability initiatives.
• Deliver behavioural safety training and promote safety culture.
• Support FF&E for project activities.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and HSE professionals.

Skills

Risk assessments

RAMS development

Site inspections

Training delivery

Incident investigations

Reporting

HSE knowledge

Communication

Negotiation

Collaboration

Education

NEBOSH / IOSH (desirable)

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Office IT (MS Excel/Word)

Job description

EDF, at Hinkley Point C, is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to lead risk assessments, RAMS, and safety oversight on Europe’s biggest construction site. You will develop procedures, deliver training, and drive compliance with UK HSE standards while supporting environmental initiatives across the project.

The role requires NEBOSH/IOSH desirables, a driving licence, and the ability to pass vetting. A collaborative, analytical, and proactive approach is essential to ensure safe operations and