HSE Advisor

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Quality, Health, Safety and Environment team here at Framatome UK! We are currently seeking a HSE Advisor to join our team in Sizewell.

What will you be doing?

• Playing an integral part in coordinating safety and quality activities within the Sizewell site and also liaising with other sites in the UK. In addition, it is to develop a Continuous Improvement approach HSEQ on the site. Safety is Framatome’s overarching value.
• Providing support and guidance on all HSE matters relating to the Sizewell site. Continuous improvement is a key part of our business and in this role, you will be very active in improving all aspects of HSEQ.
• Reporting operationally to the IMS Manager and hierarchically to the Head of HSE, you will also develop effective working relationships with the local Management Team to enable a first-class safety, environmental and quality service to be delivered.

This role will work closely with:

• The project, engineering and design teams to ensure that quality, health, safety and environmental within Integrated Management System is maintained, adhered to, developed, and improved to meet our business needs, customers and regulatory requirements.
• The engineering and project managers to ensure that HSE programs are communicated and deployed within Engineering BL and related agreed performance indicators measured and actioned upon when required.
• The IMS Manager to ensure that the performance of the IMS is deployed and adhered to in the operational areas.
• Framatome Head / Deputy Head of QHSE to inform of events and performances regarding HSE, adherence to and evolution of regulatory framework in relation to the business.

This role will directly:

• Work with the Operations team to improve quality, health, safety and environmental performance at the site, improving the processes and reporting.
• Critically analyse current processes and report on potential improvements.
• Assist in implementing those improvements.
• Work with the wider HSE functions and the IMS team to monitor and implement changes to the Management System.

Assurance:

• Report on HSE KPI’s, internally, and externally.
• Organise operational inspections, audits and verification checks and act on the findings.

Technical Advice:

• Provide on-site consultancy for the formulation of RAMS for off-site activities.
• Ensure that Risk Assessments are written properly, and staff read and understand them and assist with the writing of quality plans for projects and overseeing their implementation.

Training:

• Coaching and mentoring site supervision in HSE practices, roles and responsibilities.
• Assist with developing internal training and awareness and delivering where required.

Engagement and Culture:

• Hold quality meetings and regular HSE meetings.
• Network within Framatome Ltd and the wider European organisation to understand their processes and implement improvements to ours.

Work pattern: On-site

What are we looking for?

Required Attributes:

• IOSH / NEBOSH safety certificate.
• Experience in Accident / Incident Investigation / Problem solving, as well as experience in highly regulated industries. Experience of Nuclear industry is highly desirable.
• Understanding of the key attributes of nuclear safety culture and demonstrable field engagement.
• Good knowledge of performance management techniques and/or root cause analysis techniques (FMEA, A-Z, 5 Whys LEAN, Six Sigma).

Desired Attributes:

• Internal auditor for ISO.
• Experience of implementing processes and procedures and on-site experience of engineering, chemical, design activities.

Desired Personal Characteristics:

• Ability to work with minimum supervision and intervention and in a team, also on own initiative with a can-do attitude with excellent team working skills.
• Ability to take responsibility for problems within their own remit and to deliver solutions and results focused - meet commitments and deadlines and assertive – gets things done when they need to be.
• Confident manner, good presentation skills, determination - not easily discouraged or put off, passion, enthusiasm, and charisma.
• Positive outlook – always sees opportunity through any adversity and resilient – ready to bounce back from any challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including influencing and presenting, as well as discretion, ability to maintain confidentiality.

Benefits we offer:

• 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays.
• 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice).
• Employee assistance programme (EAP).
• Our benefits package also includes individual and family private health care, dental insurance – individual cover, cash plan – Level 2 cover - individual and family cover, life assurance (4x salary), income protection, professional body membership, Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice), cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice), Babbel – learn a new language and generous family leave.

At Framatome we are a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value-added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world’s nuclear fleet. With 22,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel, and control systems for nuclear power plants, along with a full suite of reactor services – all focused on improving safety, performance, and sustainability.

Backed by EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5%), we’re driving the future of clean energy. Here in the UK, our team is now over 500 strong – and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry, we’re aiming to continue our growth journey.

Now’s your chance to join a company that’s shaping the energy transition – where your expertise will matter, your growth will be supported, and your work will help power generations to come.

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