Industrial Relations Advisor

Talascend International; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy and infrastructure is seeking an experienced Industrial Relations Advisor to join a major carbon capture project in North Wales. This pivotal role involves building relationships with trade unions, negotiating agreements, and managing compliance while promoting a culture of positive employee relations. Requires expertise in UK employment law and a background in large-scale projects.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in negotiating complex industrial agreements.
• Experience in large-scale infrastructure or energy projects.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with local, national, and international trade unions.
• Contribute to the negotiation of Industrial Instruments.
• Manage compliance and project-level industrial relations.
• Promote culture of respect for human rights and employee relations.
• Support management during disputes or M&As.
• Provide strategic advice to HR and management.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of UK employment law

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Relations, Labour Law, Human Resources, or related field

Job description

Location: Point of Ayr, Talacre, North Wales
Contract Type: 2-Year PAYE Contract (Inside IR35)
Start Date: ASAP
Industry: Energy / Carbon Capture

Purpose of the Position

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Industrial Relations Advisor to join our Energy Carriers Division on a major onshore carbon capture project based in North Wales. You will play a key role in supporting the successful implementation of local industrial agreements with multiple trade unions and stakeholders. This is a pivotal opportunity to be at the forefront of one of the UK’s flagship carbon reduction projects.

Key Responsibilities

As Industrial Relations Advisor, your core responsibilities will include:

Trade Union Engagement:
Build and maintain transparent, constructive, and compliant relationships with local, national, and international trade unions and employers’ organisations.

Agreement Development & Compliance:
Contribute to the definition and negotiation of relevant Industrial Instruments (e.g., NAECI, Supplementary Project Agreements) and ensure their correct interpretation and application across all project teams.

Project-Level Coordination:
Manage and coordinate the overall industrial relations framework for the project, including subcontractor compliance, ensuring alignment with trade union deliverables and labour laws.

Culture & Ethics:
Champion a culture rooted in respect for human rights, workforce welfare, and positive employee relations. Assist Sustainability teams in collecting data for reporting and promoting workplace well-being.

Crisis & Media Management:
Support the business in the management of industrial activities during M&As or disputes, ensuring coordination with external communication teams when issues may become public.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Act as the central point of contact for HR, Line Management, and Sustainability teams, offering expert advice and strategic direction on all industrial relations matters.

Candidate Profile

Education:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Relations, Labour Law, Human Resources, or a related field.

Experience:

Proven track record in negotiating and managing complex industrial agreements such as NAECI and Supplementary Project Agreements.

Demonstrated success working on large-scale infrastructure, energy, or construction projects.

Skills & Knowledge:

Deep understanding of UK employment law, industrial instruments, and trade union practices.

Ability to influence and negotiate with key stakeholders.

Strong interpersonal, advisory, and organisational skills.

Languages:

Fluent in English (spoken and written).

What We Offer

Contract: 2-year PAYE agency contract (Inside IR35)

Location: Point of Ayr, Talacre, with on-site presence required

Project: Pioneering onshore carbon capture infrastructure

Impact: Be part of a high-profile, sustainability-focused project with a long-term vision for decarbonisation in the UK.