Health & Safety Advisor

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

You'll provide visible, proactive Health & Safety support across the project, including:

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed