Position – Industrial Safety Advisor - EDFJP00002854

Location – Hinkley Point C site

Arrangement – Staffed

NUVIA UK's Technical Services & Consulting department is fast growing with hybrid opportunities available up and down the country. We're striving to create a multidisciplinary team to offer our clients the best range of talent.

BPSS clearance will be required at basic level. Prior clearance will not be transferable.

Hinkley Point ‘C’ (HPC) is a vital part of the UK’s future energy strategy. As the first of the UK’s next generation of nuclear power stations, HPC is both of high profile and high complexity. The Industrial and Fire Safety Team is expanding in preparation for the commissioning and operation of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the first nuclear power station to be built in a generation.

As a company that foster an inclusive culture, valuing the unique strengths, perspectives, and experiences of all employees, we are seeking an Industrial Safety Advisor from a diverse background and levels of expertise. In this role, you will be working in a diverse environment and contribute your knowledge and skills to oversee the preparation and execution of both Commissioning and Operations (CommOps) activities at the HPC Project, work collaboratively with other areas, teams, and programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

• This role is part of a team of safety and compliance professionals reporting to the CommOps Health, Safety and Wellbeing Lead. The Industrial Safety Advisor will be responsible for:
• Providing health and safety advice and guidance across the CommOps organisation.
• Ensuring adherence and compliance with all applicable statutory health and safety legislative requirements, identifying non-compliances and providing guidance on matters relating to identified non-compliances.
  Working collaboratively with all departments to support the development and monitoring of the safety arrangements for management of work for CommOps during construction, through commissioning and into operations.
• Supporting and promoting the development of a positive safety culture in the CommOps organisation and the many other contractors working on the HPC Project and at its associated development sites.
• Building strong collaborative relationships across the CommOps organisation, the HPC Construction Team and other contractors which will be crucial in ensuring well-defined and controlled interfaces with safety processes.
• Production of health and safety performance reports, including identification of trends and early warnings of possible issues, recommending appropriate action.
• Undertaking associated health and safety assurance activities, including inspections and audits.
• Reviewing risk assessments and method statements and providing technical advice.
   

Essential:

• Qualified to a minimum of NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent Level 3 qualification), with a minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Strong understanding of occupational health and safety requirements.
• Experience in working within a large project environment, with the ability to adapt to change.
• Experience in developing, implementing and monitoring health and safety management system procedures and processes.
• Experience of working within a collaborative team environment.
• Experience of carrying out inspections, audits and investigations.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to develop a wide network of working relationships.
• Ability to engage with others on health and safety issues and provide practical advice on how technical issues should be addressed safely.
• High level of IT skills with competence in using Microsoft applications, with an aptitude to learn new software packages.
• Ability to produce high quality records and reports, providing safety assurance through communication of health and safety performance data and information.
• Strong focus on identifying risks/hazards and implications and providing suggestions of mitigations using established processes.
   

Desirable:

• NEBOSH Diploma qualified (or equivalent Level 6 qualification).
• Understanding of common hazards associated with the construction (commissioning) industry.
• Understanding of CDM Regulations and its application.

Employee Staff Benefits:

• 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance 
• Private Medical Scheme*
• Employee Share Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work
• 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21w SMP)
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service)
• Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year
• In partnership with trade unions
• Personal Development & Further Education Support
• Long Service & Recognition Awards
• Free Employee Assistance Programme

*After 1 year of service.

NUVIA UK - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

NUVIA UK is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

NUVIA UK is committed towards equality in employment.