Nuclear Construction EHS Advisor | Onsite Compliance Leader

NRL; Wigan; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday entitlement

Competitive pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

NRL Group seeks an Environmental, Health and Safety Advisor to join a major nuclear construction project in the UK. The role focuses on compliance with environmental licences and safety regulations, directing subcontractors, and driving risk-based improvements on site.

You will lead risk assessments, conduct audits, investigations, and deliver training to ensure robust EHS practices in a highly regulated environment. On-site work is required, with strong stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an EHS role within construction or a highly regulated industry.
• Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation and health and safety regulations.
• Experience delivering EHS audits, investigations and compliance reporting.
• Excellent communication and proactive problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain environmental policies aligned with nuclear site licences and legal requirements.
• Direct responsible subcontract partners on environmental compliance.
• Lead environmental impact assessments and minimise environmental risks during construction.
• Monitor compliance with site EHS regulations through inspections and audits.
• Provide expert guidance on environmental controls and health and safety protocols.
• Investigate incidents and near-misses with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Deliver toolbox talks and training on environmental awareness and safe practices.
• Maintain EHS documentation including risk assessments, method statements and permits.
• Liaise with regulators and contractors to communicate EHS standards clearly.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Audits & investigations

Stakeholder communication

Incident investigation

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

Nuclear industry experience

IEMA Environmental Management qualification

Job description

NRL Group seeks an Environmental, Health and Safety Advisor to join a major nuclear construction project in the UK. The role focuses on compliance with environmental licences and safety regulations, directing subcontractors, and driving risk-based improvements on site.

You will lead risk assessments, conduct audits, investigations, and deliver training to ensure robust EHS practices in a highly regulated environment. On-site work is required, with strong stakeholder collaboration.