Senior HSE Advisor Project Lead

Morson Group; Capenhurst; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Urenco is seeking a Senior HSE Advisor – Project Lead at Capenhurst to drive safety across a major CapEx programme, collaborating with contractors and regulators to deliver high HSE performance. You will monitor KPIs, lead investigations, and provide proactive leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

This role requires strong CDM and major construction experience, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to influence at all levels while delivering results in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting and delivering HSE requirements on large-scale construction or CapEx projects.
• Strong understanding of CDM regulations and contractor management.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and provide proactive HSE leadership across projects.

Responsibilities

• Actively promote a pro-active safety culture across the project lifecycle.
• Embed HSE objectives into Group Project activities and ensure compliance.
• Provide high-quality specialist support and advice on HSE risks.
• Consult with Urenco and contractors on HSE matters as a subject matter expert.
• Protect Urenco’s reputation through industry best practice in compliance.
• Analyse industry developments to enhance HSE capabilities and transfer knowledge.
• Lead lessons learned reviews and drive continuous improvement in HSE matters.

Skills

CDM regulations

Stakeholder management

Incident investigation

HSE leadership

Communication

Autonomy

Project lifecycle knowledge

Job description

Help us to make a world of difference

Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.

We’re looking for a Senior HSE Advisor – Project Lead with a strong background in CDM and major construction projects. Based at our Capenhurst site you will support the safe delivery of a significant CapEx programme, working closely with contractors, project teams, and regulators to drive high standards of health, safety and environmental performance. You’ll be responsible for monitoring project KPIs, leading incident investigations, influencing stakeholders at all levels, and providing proactive HSE leadership throughout the project lifecycle. We are seeking someone who takes ownership, works autonomously, communicates effectively, and can deliver results in a complex project environment.

Key Personal Attributes

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence without authority.
• Organised, responsive, and timely in delivery.
• Pragmatic problem solver with a solutions-focused mindset.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced project environment with multiple competing priorities.

At Urenco we’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what we’re looking for, please still apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training and development experiences. Along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry.

What you’ll do:

• Actively promote a pro-active safety culture, and be a role model, throughout the project lifecycle and across the Group
• Ensuring HSE objectives are fully embedded into Group Project activities
• Driving HSE compliance and providing high-quality specialist support and advice on HSE risks
• As a subject matter expert, the individual should be able to consult and advise in HSE matters within Urenco and its contractors
• Ensure Urenco’s reputation is robustly protected through the application of industry best practice in legislative compliance through the life cycle of the project.
• Leveraging experience from a number of industry sectors and continuously scan the market for best practice, analysing developments and assessing how they can be exploited by Urenco enhance our HSE compliance and capabilities
• Ensure knowledge is retained and transferred inter-Urenco, undertake lessons learned reviews and promote continuous improvement in HSE matters

What do you need to thrive in this role?

Strong CDM & Major Construction Experience

• Proven experience supporting and delivering HSE requirements on large-scale construction or CapEx projects, with a strong understanding of CDM regulations and contractor management.

Stakeholder Management & Influence

• Able to build effective relationships and influence a wide range of stakeholders, including project teams, contractors, senior leadership, and regulatory bodies.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Experienced in monitoring HSE performance, analysing KPIs, producing meaningful reports, and driving improvements through data-led decision making.

Incident Investigation & Risk Management

• Competent in incident investigation, identifying root causes, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring lessons learned are effectively communicated and embedded.

Leadership, Ownership & Autonomy

• A proactive self-starter who takes ownership, works independently, prioritises effectively, and has the confidence to challenge, coach, and hold others accountable when required.

What can you expect from us?

More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. As an employee of Urenco you will receive:

• Annual leave starting at 25 days, which increases by one day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days. In addition, you will accrue 13 additional days off to be used flexibly. There’s also a newly added scheme for buying and selling holiday, up to 5 days.
• A diverse range of family friendly policies.
• A generous bonus scheme.
• A defined contribution pension scheme; with up to 16% employer’s contribution.
• Single private medical and dental cover.
• Flexible benefits package; including life assurance and income protection. In addition, you’ll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle and take advantage of tax and NI savings.
• Education and training; we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs.

Security vetting

Due to the nature of the industry that Urenco operates in, all personnel regardless of employment status working for Urenco are required to obtain security clearance at the level required for their role. Security clearances are assessed in accordance with regulations and official guidance issued by the relevant competent authorities for national security vetting. In certain circumstances, additional enhanced security clearance considerations apply to roles within Urenco owing to the particular activities that the Urenco Group undertakes in relation to uranium enrichment. Successful candidates will need to satisfy security requirements, and all offers of appointment are made subject to the successful approval of all checks initiated.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we are implementing anonymized CV screening. Your CV will be presented without any personal information that could identify you (e.g., name, contact details, age, gender, etc.). This helps us focus on your qualifications and potential, ensuring a fair and unbiased assessment process.

As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know.

Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.