HSE Advisor - Bridgwater

Key Deliverables / Accountabilities:

• Ensure the Health and Safety standards of the HPC project are consistently met
• Champion the HPC Way, including its associated pillars
• Play an active role within the integrated site H&S team
• Provide competent HSE advice across a multi-functional / multi-discipline project
• Carry out all duties with full regard to MEH policies and procedures
• Build effective working relationships with other Tier 1 contractors and the Principal Contractor
• Monitor the working practices of MEH employees and contractors regarding health, safety, environment and welfare
• Carry out HSE inspections across site, including activities involving work at height and confined spaces, and report any trends to the relevant discipline manager
• Conduct one inspection and observation per shift of MEH site activities and subcontractor operations and record findings within Insight
• Intervene when unsafe practices are observed and offer practical solutions to address identified observations
• Provide competent specialist advice on identified topics, specifically COSHH
• Support accident and incident management and investigation activities
• Ensure MEH duty of care responsibilities are implemented following any incident
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of MEH site procedures and monitor compliance within the field
• Support all MEH site HSESS functions as required
• Participate in training and support the development of H&S subject matter expertise
• Undertake additional tasks that are reasonably commensurate with the level of the post

Key Requirements / Qualifications:

• NEBOSH General Certificate, NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent
• Strong construction background with a minimum of 5 years’ experience
• Working knowledge of UK Health and Safety regulations
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills, with the ability to explain HSE procedures and expectations to a range of people
• IT literate and familiar with Microsoft packages
• Investigative mind and keen eye for detail
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and across a complex construction environment
• Suitable site experience in a similar HSE role, preferably within the nuclear industry
• Knowledge of SG4.15, TG20.13 and Work at Height Regulations
• Knowledge of Blasting and Coatings standards (ICATS)
• Electrical background or experience working with electrical teams
• Working knowledge of Lifting and Rigging standards and LOLER
• Knowledge and experience of COSHH and DSEAR
• IOSH membership or similar
• Auditing qualification or demonstrable knowledge and experience within auditing
• Basic understanding of Nuclear site Licence Conditions
• Willingness to undertake Level 3 Award in Education and Training / PTLLS or equivalent if required
• Willingness to complete trade-specific training to support the safe delivery of MEH works

Due to the nature of the projects and secure nuclear environment;

• Applicants must be sole British Nationals
• Applicants must be eligible to obtain BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory security clearance and background checks