HSE Advisor

Framatome UK; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave per year rising

8% employer pension contribution

Employee assistance programme

Private health care

Dental insurance

Life assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Framatome UK is seeking an experienced HSE Advisor to join the Health, Safety and Environment team at Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater. You will protect personnel and the environment while ensuring compliance with nuclear industry standards.

Based on site, you will lead risk assessments, support regulatory interactions, deliver HSE training, and drive continuous improvement across operations. This role requires NEBOSH and strong communication skills; involvement in incident investigations and

Qualifications

• Experience implementing HSE processes and procedures.
• On-site experience in maintenance/manufacturing/fabrication and lifting operations.

Responsibilities

• Advise management to ensure compliance with laws, regulations and policies.
• Support regulatory interactions during inspections, audits and reporting.
• Conduct risk assessments for radiological, chemical, biological and conventional hazards.
• Develop and deliver HSE training and induction programs.
• Manage investigations into incidents and near-misses and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain HSE records and contribute to emergency planning and drills.

Skills

HSE advisory

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Education

NEBOSH certificate

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Health, Safety and Environment team here at Framatome UK!

Energise Your Career with Framatome UK – Powering a Safer, Smarter Nuclear Future

We are currently seeking a HSE Advisor to join our team in Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater to play a crucial role in ensuring the health and safety of personnel, protecting the environment, and maintaining compliance with rigorous regulatory standards. This position requires a strong understanding of both general and nuclear-specific HSE risks, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

What will you be doing?

• Advise management and operational teams to ensure all activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Support interactions with regulatory authorities during inspections, audits, and reporting.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify radiological, chemical, biological, and conventional hazards in the workplace.
• Recommend and help implement effective control measures to mitigate identified risks, ensuring the safety of employees and the public.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of permit‑to‑work systems for high‑risk activities.
• Assist in the immediate response to HSE incidents, including containment, notification, and initial investigation.
• Participate in or lead investigations into incidents and near‑misses, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions are implemented.
• Help disseminate lessons learned from incidents to prevent recurrence.
• Develop and deliver HSE training and induction programs for employees and contractors as required.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections and safety tours to monitor compliance with HSE standards and identify unsafe conditions or behaviours.
• Ensure accurate and up‑to‑date records of risk assessments, incidents, training, inspections, and regulatory submissions.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of HSE procedures, policies, and manuals.
• Contribute to the development, review, and testing of emergency response plans.
• Participate in organising and evaluating emergency drills to ensure readiness.
• Track HSE performance indicators, analyse trends, and recommend improvements.
• Stay up to date with national and international HSE regulations and standards relevant to nuclear operations
• Stay informed of industry best practices and support their implementation within the organisation.
• Advise and support employees, supervisors, and managers on HSE matters.
• Assist in communicating HSE performance and initiatives to external stakeholders, including contractors, regulators, and the local community.

What are we looking for?

• Experience of set up and implementing processes and procedures.
• On‑site experience of maintenance, manufacturing, fabrication and erection including lifting operations,
• Excellent team working skills
• The ability to work with minimum supervision and intervention
• Ability to take responsibility for problems within their own remit and to deliver solutions
• Results focused with the ability to meet commitments and deadlines.
• Determination - not easily discouraged or put off
• Positive outlook – always sees opportunity through any adversity

Work pattern: On Site

Required Start Date: January 2027

Training and Development Expectations:

• NEBOSH certificate
• Experience in Accident / Incident Investigation /Problem solving
• Experience in highly regulated industries preferred.
• Experience of Nuclear or other high risk, high regulated industry is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Post weld heat treatment an advantage.Understanding of the key attributes of nuclear safety culture
• Demonstrable field engagement (site)
• Experience in Project delivery, (or relevant challenging environment)

Benefits we offer:

• 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays
• 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Individual and family private health care
• Dental insurance – individual cover
• Cashplan – Level 2 cover - individual and family cover
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Income Protection
• Professional Body Membership
• Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Babbel – learn a new language
• Generous family leave

At Framatome we are a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value‑added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world's nuclear fleet. With 22,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel, and control systems for nuclear power plants, along with a full suite of reactor services — all focused on improving safety, performance, and sustainability.

Backed by EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5%), we're driving the future of clean energy. Here in the UK, our team is now over 500 strong — and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry, we're aiming continuing our growth journey.

Now's your chance to join a company that's shaping the energy transition — where your expertise will matter, your growth will be supported, and your work will help power generations to come.