Industrial Safety Advisor in West Kilbride

Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS), the NDA’s subsidiary responsible for decommissioning the UK’s first‑generation nuclear sites, is recruiting for a role at Hunterston A Site that supports the site's decommissioning activities. Are you someone who thrives in a fast‑moving, hands‑on environment where your decisions directly shape how safely complex projects are delivered? If you enjoy working on challenging decommissioning and construction activities — and you want a role where your professional judgement actually matters — this could be a strong fit for you. You’ll join a supportive, solutions‑focused team that handles some of the most interesting industrial work on site. The pace is quick, the projects are varied, and no two days look the same. If you’re confident working across high‑hazard environments and you bring a calm, practical approach to safety, you’ll feel right at home here.

What Will You Be Doing

You’ll play a key role in shaping how industrial safety is delivered across a portfolio of high‑hazard decommissioning and construction projects. Much of your work will involve guiding teams, setting clear expectations and helping project managers make well‑informed decisions that keep people safe and work moving. You’ll provide day‑to‑day leadership on conventional safety, turning complex requirements into practical, workable solutions. You’ll influence decisions, undertake assurance activities, identify issues early, and help teams embed strong safety practices. Your work will range from advising on site activities to supporting investigations and championing improvements.

Who Are We Looking For

You’ll bring a wealth of experience in industrial and construction safety, ideally within a high‑hazard environment. You should feel confident interpreting UK safety legislation, particularly the CDM Regulations, and translating requirements into actions people can understand and follow. Strong communication & coaching skills are essential, as you’ll be influencing a wide range of teams and stakeholders. To do well in this role, you’ll combine technical competence with good judgement, a steady approach and a genuine commitment to helping others work safely and proactively work within teams to find solutions to challenges that arise.

Requirements

• An NQF Level 6 qualification and a NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent).
• Demonstrable experience in an industrial safety role, ideally in nuclear or another high‑hazard sector.
• A strong working knowledge of UK safety legislation and Site Licence conditions.
• Membership of a relevant professional institute.

If you’re motivated by improving standards, helping teams deliver safely and making a meaningful impact across complex projects, this role offers plenty of opportunity to do just that.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits - discover them all on our Careers website. To learn more about NRS and the work we do, we invite you to explore our organisation by visiting Nuclear Restoration Services - GOV.UK. It’s a great way to discover our mission, our people, and the impact we deliver.

Important Notes

All successful candidates will need to provide proof of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment/education history (typically covering the last 3–5 years) in line with NRS Baseline Security requirements. Some roles may also require full Security Clearance, which involves additional checks. For details, please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) guidance. At NRS, we value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented groups. We want to ensure you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application or interview process, please do not hesitate to let us know. We offer flexibility on base location for multi‑site roles and are happy to discuss flexible working options. Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline should we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.