Health and Safety Advisor
Location: Workington
Reporting directly to the HSE Manager, you will play a key role in supporting operational delivery across multiple projects on site. You will provide competent and pragmatic HSE advice, ensuring compliance with UK legislation, client procedures, and client requirements within a highly regulated nuclear environment. This is a visible, hands‑on role requiring strong engagement with supervisors, operatives, and client stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and maintain high safety standards.
How You Will Make An Impact
* Provide day‑to‑day HSE advice and guidance to site management, supervisors and operatives
* Support the implementation of the HSE strategy
* Assist in the preparation and review of risk assessments, method statements and environmental plans
* Conduct regular audits, inspections and behavioural safety conversations
* Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and client‑specific standards
* Support incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective action tracking
* Monitor and report on leading and lagging indicators to the HSE Manager
* Promote workforce engagement through toolbox talks, safety briefings and wellbeing initiatives
* Liaise with client HSE representatives and participate in joint inspections and forums
* Maintain site‑specific HSE documentation in line with the Integrated Management System
* Support delivery of improvement initiatives and behavioural culture programs
What You Will Bring
* Experience in an HSE Advisor or similar role within construction, engineering or heavy industry
* Experience working in high‑hazard or regulated environments – Nuclear preferred
* Membership of Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
* Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation and practical application on site
* Experience supporting audits, inspections and investigations
* Ability to confidently engage and influence at all levels
* Strong organisational skills and ability to manage workload in a fast‑paced environment
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and package including car allowance, pension and health coverage.
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