Senior HSE Advisor

Amentum; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Senior HSE Advisor to lead professional Health, Safety and Environmental oversight across OneAIM projects. You will guide management, supervision and operatives to ensure compliance and drive a positive safety culture.

The role emphasizes risk management, incident investigations and continuous improvement across HSE systems, with opportunities to develop leadership capability and influence project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Level 6 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety (or actively pursuing)
• Membership of IOSH (Chartered status desirable)
• Strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation and risk management principles
• Experience as HSE Advisor/Senior HSE Advisor in high-hazard industries (construction/engineering/nuclear)
• Experience in audits, inspections, incident investigations and workforce engagement

Responsibilities

• Provide professional HSE advice to managers, supervisors and project teams.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, client requirements and company standards.
• Support achievement of HSE objectives and monitor performance for improvements.
• Lead and support incident investigations and ensure timely close-out of actions.
• Deliver HSE inductions, toolbox talks and workforce awareness campaigns.

Skills

HSE leadership

Audits & inspections

Incident investigations

Risk management

Workforce engagement

Education

Level 6 qualification in OHS

IOSH membership

Chartered IOSH status (progression)

Job description

At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.

Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all.

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Opportunity

To provide professional Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) leadership, guidance and assurance across OneAIM projects, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, client standards and company

procedures.

The role is responsible for driving continuous improvement in HSE performance, promoting a positive safety culture, supporting effective risk management, and working closely with clients, management teams, supervisors and operatives to deliver safe, compliant and successful project outcomes.

This role presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior HSE Advisor seeking a new challenge or a motivated HSE Advisor ready to take the next step in their career.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence HSE performance, develop leadership capability and play a key role in the successful delivery of work across the OneAIM framework.

Responsibilities

HSE Leadership and Compliance:

• Provide professional HSE advice and support to managers, supervisors and project teams.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, client requirements, company standards and industry best practice.
• Support the achievement of project and business HSE objectives.
• Monitor HSE performance, identify trends and drive improvement initiatives.
• Represent OneAIM in client, supply chain and stakeholder engagements.

Assurance and Risk Management:

• Undertake inspections, audits and assurance activities across project locations.
• Monitor the effectiveness of risk controls and safe systems of work.
• Support the development and review of risk assessments, COSHH assessments and associated HSE documentation.
• Analyse performance data to identify emerging risks and opportunities for improvement.

Incident Management and Learning:

• Lead and support incident, accident and near miss investigations.
• Produce investigation reports and ensure actions are implemented and effectively closed out.
• Promote Learning from Experience (LfE) and share lessons learned across the workforce.
• Support RIDDOR reporting and regulatory compliance activities.

Workforce Engagement and Competence:

• Deliver HSE inductions, toolbox talks, briefings and awareness campaigns.
• Encourage workforce engagement, safety conversations and proactive reporting.
• Support managers and supervisors in developing HSE knowledge and leadership capability.
• Promote employee wellbeing and occupational health initiatives.

Leadership and Continuous Improvement:

• Mentor and support HSE Advisors and operational teams.
• Drive continual improvement across OneAIM projects and HSE management systems.
• Support contractor and supply chain assurance activities.
• Contribute to the achievement of client expectations, business objectives and external accreditation requirements.

Here’s What You’ll Need

• Level 6 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent), or actively working towards attainment.
• Membership of IOSH, with Chartered status or progression towards Chartered membership, is desirable.
• Strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation and risk management principles.
• Experience in a HSE Advisor or Senior HSE Advisor role within construction, engineering, nuclear or other high-hazard industries.
• Demonstrable experience of audits, inspections, incident investigations and workforce engagement activities.
• Sellafield site experience is highly desirable.
• Current DV Security Clearance, or the ability to obtain clearance, would be a distinct advantage.

Our Culture

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration.

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.

When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

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