HSE Advisor - Bridgwater

Altrad is seeking a competent and proactive Health & Safety Advisor to support the Specialist Projects Team at Hinkley Point C (HPC). The role will help ensure the highest health, safety, environmental and welfare standards are maintained across all activities within a highly regulated, safety-critical nuclear construction environment.

Working as part of the integrated site H&S team, the successful candidate will provide competent health and safety advice, undertake site inspections and safety observations, monitor working practices, support incident investigations and provide specialist advice on COSHH. They will champion the HPC Way, promote a positive safety culture and work collaboratively with employees, subcontractors, other Tier 1 contractors and the Principal Contractor.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Altrad policies, procedures, HPC site requirements and relevant HSE legislation.
• Promote the HPC Way and a proactive health and safety culture across the workforce.
• Conduct site inspections and safety observations, including higher-risk activities such as working at height and confined spaces.
• Complete at least one site inspection and one safety observation per shift, recording findings in the Insight system.
• Identify unsafe practices, intervene promptly and support the implementation of corrective actions.
• Provide specialist COSHH advice and ensure appropriate controls are implemented.
• Report recurring issues, trends and non-compliance to the relevant discipline manager.
• Support accident and incident reporting, investigations and lessons learned.
• Maintain effective working relationships across the integrated site H&S team and relevant stakeholders.
• Support training, workforce development and continuous improvement across Altrad's Specialist Projects Team.
• Undertake additional duties appropriate to the role.

Key Requirements / Qualifications

• NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent recognised H&S qualification.
• Experience in health and safety within construction, engineering, industrial or safety-critical environments.
• Knowledge of H&S legislation, risk assessments, method statements, safe systems of work and COSHH.
• Experience conducting site inspections, safety observations and monitoring contractor compliance.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to challenge unsafe practices, recommend practical controls and support incident investigations.
• A proactive approach to safety leadership, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and work effectively in a regulated nuclear construction environment.

Security Requirements

• Due to the secure nuclear environment:
• Applicants must be sole British Nationals.
• Applicants must be eligible to obtain UK CTC (Counter Terrorist Check) security clearance.
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory security clearance and background checks.

At Altrad, our people create endless opportunities.

We are the leading provider of support services transforming our nations critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably.

With over 16,000 talented people across our region, we provide the full spectrum of critical services including consulting, design, engineering, construction, asset life optimisation through to decommissioning, for industries both onshore and offshore.

Why Join Altrad at Hinkley Point C

• Be part of a major UK nuclear new-build programme in Somerset
• Gain hands-on site experience within a large-scale alliance delivery model
• Structured graduate development programme with mentoring and professional support
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Clear career progression toward Chartered Mechanical Engineer status
• A professional, collaborative and safety-driven working environment

As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our people.

Inclusivity Statement

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you require any adjustments at any stage – including interviews or assessments, please let us know. We’re happy to discuss what would help you take part fully.