At a Glance
- Tasks: Support health and safety in a major nuclear project, ensuring compliance and best practices.
- Company: Careys, a leader in construction services with a focus on health and safety.
- Benefits: 26 days holiday, private health, pension, gym discounts, and more.
- Other info: Join a passionate team dedicated to continuous improvement and high standards.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety and sustainability in a dynamic nuclear environment.
- Qualifications: NEBOSH certification and two years' experience in health and safety roles.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Department: HSSQ (Health/Safety/Sustainability/Quality/Learning & Development)
Location: West Cumbria
Description
At Careys, we are passionate about delivering exceptional construction services while creating a positive health, safety, sustainability, quality and wellbeing culture across every project. We are looking for a H&S Advisor to join our HSSQ team and support the safe, responsible and high-quality delivery of a major project within a nuclear environment. Reporting to the Project H&S Manager, you will support operational teams across a complex major project, providing practical advice, guidance and assurance on health, safety, sustainability and quality matters. Working in a highly regulated nuclear environment, you will play a key part in embedding our Safe Home Every Day behavioural safety programme, driving continuous improvement and helping our teams go beyond compliance into best practice.
About the Role
- Supporting project teams with H&S documentation including Construction Phase Plans, Emergency Plans, Inspection and Test Plans, method statements and risk assessments for a major project environment.
- Attending project and client meetings to provide clear, practical HSSQ advice and guidance in a highly regulated setting.
- Conducting proactive audits, inspections and assurance activities, ensuring actions are followed through to effective close-out.
- Supporting accident and incident investigations, identifying lessons learnt and helping prevent recurrence.
- Delivering and supporting internal H&S training, inductions, toolbox talks and briefings.
- Monitoring H&S performance against strategy, objectives, KPIs, policy, procedures, management system requirements and legislation.
- Working with operational teams, subcontractors, clients, enforcing authorities and other stakeholders to promote strong HSSQ standards.
- Supporting return-to-work processes and helping ensure injured colleagues receive appropriate care and rehabilitation.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Safety and Health or NEBOSH General Certificate as a minimum.
- Minimum of two years’ experience in a similar health and safety role within civil engineering, construction, infrastructure or another major project environment.
- Strong knowledge of HSE legislation, best practice and HSSQ management systems.
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
- Confidence using MS Office and web-based risk or digital management systems, such as Autodesk, Fieldview or Yellow Jacket.
- A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel or work remotely in line with project needs.
- A confident, approachable and practical style, with strong organisational skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- A continuous improvement mindset, with the curiosity, discipline and attention to detail needed to identify issues, present solutions and help maintain high standards in a nuclear environment.
Benefits
- 26 days Holiday and Bank Holidays
- Excellent salary and benefits
- Private Health & Pension
- Discounted Gym Membership, Cycle to Work Scheme, and Health Care cash plan
H&S Advsior employer: Careys
At BDL, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters creativity and collaboration in the heart of London. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous professional development opportunities, including CPD courses and certifications, alongside a comprehensive benefits package that includes private healthcare and hybrid working options. Join us to be part of a dynamic team where your contributions are valued, and you can thrive in a supportive environment while working on exciting commercial fit-out projects.
