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
NEBOSH General Certificate (Diploma desirable)
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