Senior Safety Advisor in Warrington

This job is with Great British Energy - Nuclear , an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Originally named, Great British Nuclear, Great British Energy - Nuclear is an arm's length body of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, dedicated to supporting the development and deployment of new nuclear technologies in Great Britain. We play a crucial role in advancing nuclear new build, ensuring the UK's energy security and achieving net-zero carbon emissions. Great British Energy - Nuclear focuses on fostering innovation, facilitating investment, and coordinating efforts across the nuclear industry to build a resilient and sustainable energy future. Great British Energy - Nuclear's first step was to start the technology selection process for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in 2023. SMRs can potentially be quicker to deploy and less expensive to build than traditional nuclear power plants because they are smaller, have factory based modular manufacturing and more flexible deployment options. In June 2025, Great British Energy - Nuclear announced that Rolls-Royce SMR had been selected as the preferred bidder to build the UK's first SMRs, following a technology selection process that began in 2023. Great British Energy - Nuclear is aiming to deliver fast, based on a supportive and collaborative culture which values equality and diversity and creates an inclusive workplace. The Senior Safety Advisor will provide senior specialist health and safety advice, support and assurance for GBE-N as the developer of a small modular reactor (SMR) power station. Working closely with the Head of Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability, project teams, functions and internal stakeholders, the role will support the development, implementation and continual improvement of health and safety arrangements across programme development, design, delivery planning and future operational arrangements. The postholder will contribute to strong conventional health and safety performance, effective compliance, regulatory confidence and the delivery of a safe, responsible and sustainable SMR programme. The role will support the Head of Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability in promoting a proactive health and safety culture, maintaining compliance with legislation and standards, and providing practical, proportionate and evidence-based advice. The successful candidate will bring strong health and safety advisory capability, sound judgement and the ability to influence a broad range of stakeholders across a complex and highly regulated programme environment. Please note, this role will require travel to the Warrington Office 3 days per week. Accountabilities