Senior EHS Advisor in Bridgwater

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior EHS Advisor to join Amentum; the successful candidate will become part of a respected and ambitious team working in the Nuclear New Build Sector at Hinkley Point C. The successful candidate will gain the privilege of joining a multidisciplinary team on an ever-changing site for one of Amentum’s most exciting delivery partners.

The role will be responsible for:

• Support the EHS Manager in planning, coordinating and allocating daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly EHS activities, providing leadership, guidance and oversight to EHS Advisors to ensure effective delivery of site objectives.
• Represent the EHS function at Principal Contractor, Client and Amentum meetings, providing professional updates, influencing decision-making and preparing and delivering presentations as required.
• Ensure operational activities meet company, client and regulatory requirements by identifying hazards, assessing risks, determining safe systems of work and providing competent advice on method statements, risk assessments and other safety documentation.
• Carry out site inspections, behavioural observations and targeted assurance activities to verify compliance, identify opportunities for improvement and promote a proactive health, safety and environmental culture.
• Lead the development and implementation of safety initiatives, campaigns and training programmes that embed Learning from Experience (LFE), improve workforce competence and drive continual improvement in EHS performance.
• Maintain awareness of relevant health, safety and environmental legislation, environmental permits and consents, industry best practice and client requirements, ensuring management and the workforce are informed of changes and their implications.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organisation, providing visible leadership, coaching and support to operational and project teams.
• Provide competent and pragmatic advice on conventional health and safety matters, supporting project delivery whilst maintaining compliance with legal, client and company standards.
• Support the reporting, investigation and management of incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions and environmental events, ensuring appropriate actions are identified and implemented.
• Lead and facilitate incident and event investigations using recognised root cause analysis techniques, identifying both immediate and underlying causes, sharing lessons learned and driving effective corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence and improve overall EHS performance.
• Monitor and analyse EHS performance trends, audit findings, observations and incident data to identify emerging risks, inform decision-making and support continual improvement initiatives.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• NEBOSH General and/or Construction certificate.
• NVQ Level 5 in Occupational Health & Safety or Equivalent.
• Significant site and construction experience.
• Experience in incident investigation and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and a willingness to work with people at all levels of an organisation.
• Strong IT skills.
• Good knowledge of CDM.
• Right to work in the UK and able to obtain Security clearance.
• Technical member of IOSH (minimum).

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.