Remote Employee Relations Advisor - Nuclear Project

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join the MEH Alliance team at Hinkley Point C. You will lead complex employee relations matters, engage with recognised trade unions and key stakeholders, and ensure lawful, fair processes across the project.

Working on large-scale EPC/Nuclear assignments, you’ll influence policy, monitor regulatory developments, and support a collaborative environment with delivery partners, management and client teams, while

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent qualification.
• A relevant professional qualification, preferably CIPD.
• Experience on large-scale nuclear or EPC projects.
• Strong experience of industrial relations and working with trade union officials.
• Effective communication and leadership-level collaboration.
• Collaborative, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Client and external stakeholder management experience.
• Solutions-focused with ability to reach sensible compromise.
• BPSS security clearance or higher.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive relationships with recognised trade unions.
• Represent the MEH Alliance in external discussions around sector agreements and the social covenant.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and regulations.
• Monitor legal developments and maintain legally compliant people policies.
• Liaise with the client Employment Affairs Unit.
• Support engagement between delivery partners and trade unions.
• Advise on disciplinary, grievance and investigation matters, including complex cases.
• Plan and coordinate the Industrial Relations Crisis Delivery Plan.
• Arrange employee relations and behavioural development training for supervisors and managers.
• Provide employee relations reports and metrics to management.
• Promote a positive nuclear safety culture on site.

Skills

Industrial relations

Stakeholder management

Leadership communication

Collaborative approach

Problem solving

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

CIPD qualification

Job description

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join the MEH Alliance team at Hinkley Point C. You will lead complex employee relations matters, engage with recognised trade unions and key stakeholders, and ensure lawful, fair processes across the project.

Working on large-scale EPC/Nuclear assignments, you’ll influence policy, monitor regulatory developments, and support a collaborative environment with delivery partners, management and client teams, while