Nuclear HSE Advisor – Site-Based (Reading) Contract 2026

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd is recruiting an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to support a major nuclear project in Reading. This site-based role provides hands-on safety support across the project, working closely with the HSW Manager to maintain high standards of safety, compliance and assurance.

The role is contracted until end of 2026, with potential extension or permanent opportunities. The rate is £55 per hour Umbrella PAYE, 42.5-hour week, Mon-Fri, start ASAP, with BPSS and SC

Qualifications

• Nuclear sector experience is essential.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent is essential.
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and management systems.
• Experience with site inspections, audits and assurance activities.
• Experience reviewing RAMS and method statements.
• Experience in accident/incident investigations and causal analysis.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Able to work independently within a multidisciplinary team.
• Eligible to obtain SC Security Clearance, British nationality required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site inspections, audits and assurance activities.
• Review RAMS, method statements and risk assessments.
• Support accident and incident investigations and causal analysis.
• Support external audits and close-out of findings.
• Deliver HS inductions, training and presentations.
• Promote safe working practices across employees and subcontractors.
• Support implementation of Health & Safety management systems.
• Monitor and support Health & Safety KPIs.
• Work with Environmental and Quality teams to maintain integrated compliance.
• Assist the HSW Manager with wider project Health & Safety requirements.

Skills

H&S knowledge

Auditing

Presentation

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

SC clearance eligibility

Job description

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd is recruiting an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to support a major nuclear project in Reading. This site-based role provides hands-on safety support across the project, working closely with the HSW Manager to maintain high standards of safety, compliance and assurance.

The role is contracted until end of 2026, with potential extension or permanent opportunities. The rate is £55 per hour Umbrella PAYE, 42.5-hour week, Mon-Fri, start ASAP, with BPSS and SC