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