QHSE Advisor

Framatome

Cranfield

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (+Bank Holidays)

8% employer pension contribution

Private health care

Life assurance (4x salary)

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Framatome is hiring a QHSE Advisor to ensure safety and quality activities at the Cranfield site. You'll coordinate HSEQ initiatives, work closely with project teams, and implement improvements to meet regulatory requirements.

The role requires strong problem-solving skills, a Bachelor's degree, and an IOSH/NEBOSH certificate. Benefits include generous annual leave, an employer pension contribution, and private healthcare.

Qualifications

Experience in regulated industries, preferably in Nuclear.
Understanding nuclear safety culture is essential.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to engage with the field.

Responsibilities

Coordinate safety and quality activities within the site.
Provide HSEQ consultancy and ensure adherence to regulations.
Conduct operational inspections, audits, and report QHSE KPIs.

Skills

Accident / Incident Investigation

Performance management techniques

Team working skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

IOSH / NEBOSH safety certificate

Job description

Job Opening Title

Job type

Non fixed term

What you will be doing?

Playing an integral part in co‑ordinating safety and quality activities within the Cranfield site, and liaising with other UK sites.
Developing a Continuous Improvement approach HSEQ on the site. Safety is Framatome’s overarching value.
Providing support and guidance on all HSEQ matters relating to the Cranfield site. Continuous improvement is a key part of our business and in this role, you will be very active in improving all aspects of HSEQ.
Reporting operationally to the IMS Manager and hierarchically to the Deputy Head of QHSE, developing effective working relationships with the local Management Team to enable a first‑class safety, environmental and quality service to be delivered.

The QHSE Advisor will work closely with:

The project, engineering and design teams to ensure that quality, health, safety and environmental within Integrated Management System is maintained, adhered to, developed and improved to meet our business needs, customers and regulatory requirements.
With the engineering and project managers to ensure that QHSE programmes are communicated and deployed within Engineering BL and related agreed performance indicators measured and actioned upon when required.
With the IMS Manager to ensure that the performance of the IMS is deployed and adhered to in the operational areas.
With Framatome Head / Deputy Head of QHSE to inform of events and performances regarding QHSE, adherence to and evolution of regulatory framework in relation to the business.

System

Work with the Operations team to improve quality, health, safety and environmental performance at the site, improving the processes and reporting.
Critically analyse current processes and report on potential improvements. Assist in implementing those improvements.
Work with the wider QHSE functions and the IMS team to monitor and implement changes to the Management System.

Assurance

Report on QHSE KPI’s internally and externally.
Organise operational inspections, audits and verification checks and act on the findings.

Technical Advice

Provide on‑site consultancy for the formulation of RAMS for off‑site activities.
Ensure that Risk Assessments are written properly and staff read and understand them.
Assist with the writing of quality plans for projects and overseeing their implementation.

Training

Coaching and mentoring site supervision in HSE practices, roles and responsibilities.
Assist with developing internal training and awareness and delivering where required.

Engagement and Culture

Hold quality meetings and regular HSE meetings.
Networks within Framatome Ltd and the wider European organisation to understand their processes and implement improvements to ours.

Profile

Required Attributes

IOSH / NEBOSH safety certificate
Experience in Accident / Incident Investigation / Problem solving
Experience in highly regulated industries; Experience of Nuclear industry is highly desirable
Understanding of the key attributes of nuclear safety culture
Demonstrable field engagement
Good knowledge of performance management techniques and/or route cause analysis technics (FMEA, A‑Z, 5 Whys LEAN, Six Sigma)

Desired Attributes

Internal auditor for ISO9001,14001,45001
Experience of implementing processes and procedures.
On‑site experience of engineering, chemical, design activities

Desired Personal Characteristics

Excellent team working skills
The ability to work with minimum supervision and intervention
Ability to work in a team as well as on own initiative with a can‑do attitude
Ability to take responsibility for problems within their own remit and to deliver solutions
Results focused with the ability to meet commitments and deadlines.
Assertive – gets things done when they need to be
Determination - not easily discouraged or put off
Passion, enthusiasm, and charisma.
Positive outlook – always sees opportunity through any adversity
Resilient – ready to bounce back from any challenges
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including influencing and presenting
Discretion, ability to maintain confidentiality

What’s in it for you?

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)
Individual and family private health care
Cashplan – Level 2 cover
Life assurance (4x salary)
Employee assistance programme (EAP)
Professional Body Membership
Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)
Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)
Babbel – learn a new language
Generous family leave