Health & Safety Advisor – Nuclear
Reading | £55/hr Umbrella PAYE | Contract to End of 2026 | Potential Extension / Permanent | ASAP
Location: Reading – fully site-based
Rate: £55 per hour Umbrella PAYE
Contract: Until end of 2026, with potential extension / view to permanent
Hours: 42.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday-Friday, 8.5 hours per day
Start: ASAP
Security: BPSS to start, with SC uplift required
We’re recruiting for an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to support a major nuclear project in Reading.
This is a site-based role providing hands-on Health & Safety support across the project, working closely with the HSW Manager to maintain high standards of safety, compliance and assurance.
The Role
- Carrying out site inspections, audits and assurance activities.
- Reviewing RAMS, method statements and risk assessments.
- Supporting accident and incident investigations, including causal analysis.
- Supporting external audits and the close-out of findings.
- Delivering Health & Safety inductions, training and presentations.
- Promoting safe working practices across employees and subcontractors.
- Supporting the implementation of Health & Safety management systems.
- Monitoring and supporting Health & Safety KPIs.
- Working closely with Environmental and Quality teams to maintain integrated compliance.
- Supporting the HSW Manager with wider project Health & Safety requirements.
Essential Requirements
- Previous Health & Safety experience within the nuclear sector – essential.
- NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, or equivalent – essential.
- Strong knowledge of Health & Safety management systems and UK H&S legislation.
- Experience carrying out site inspections, audits and assurance activities.
- Experience reviewing RAMS, risk assessments and method statements.
- Experience supporting accident/incident investigations and causal analysis.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
- Must be eligible to obtain SC Security Clearance.
- Sole British nationality required – dual nationals cannot be considered due to project security requirements.
Desirable
- CMIOSH or working towards chartered status.
- Accident/incident investigation qualification.
- Train the Trainer qualification.
- Experience delivering H&S training.
- Experience on major construction or infrastructure projects.
- Environmental experience.
Nuclear Health & Safety experience is essential for this position
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