HSW Assurance Advisor

The Civil Works Alliance

We are recruiting for a HSW Assurance Advisor to join the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), where you will play a vital role in the safe and successful delivery of Sizewell C – a 3.2-gigawatt power station set to generate low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes. This is your opportunity to be part of a project that will supply reliable, clean energy for generations to come.

As HSW Assurance Advisor, you will support the HSW Systems Lead in ensuring the CWA Safety Management System (SMS) remains fit for purpose. You will help deliver operational excellence in health, safety, and wellbeing across all facets of the Sizewell C build, making a tangible impact at every stage.

In this role, you will:

• Support the HSW SMS Systems Lead to develop and drive the assurance of the CWA Safety Management System


• Develop the CWA Assurance Strategy and annual Assurance Plan


• Plan and conduct audits in line with the annual Assurance Plan


• Present and share learnings from audits with operational and functional teams across the Alliance


• Support both internal and external stakeholder audits for the CWA


• Drive the implementation and compliance of the CWA Safety Management System through engagement, training and assurance


• Build strong relationships with project teams and stakeholders, contributing to a positive, collaborative HSW culture


• Support the delivery of the Nuclear Safety message during all audits and engagements

What you’ll bring:

• Ability to plan and manage your workload effectively


• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage at all levels


• Experience influencing and promoting a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture


• Sound knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation


• Confidence in preparing HSW SMS reports using data and information


• CSCS Managers and Professionals competence


• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate, and experience with health and safety management systems

We also value:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint


• Strong analytical skills


• NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 6 in Occupational Health and Safety


• Grad IOSH membership


• Previous experience in a Health and Safety role within construction or a transferable environment

Based on the Sizewell C site, you’ll be instrumental in upholding the highest standards of safety and wellbeing as part of a project with national significance. If you are passionate about driving continual improvement in health, safety and wellbeing and want to leave a lasting legacy, we encourage you to click the following link to apply.