Job Title
Senior HSE Advisor
Location
Sellafield Site, Cumbria
Reporting To
HSE Manager / Project Manager
Purpose of the Role
To provide proactive Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) leadership and support across Altrad projects at Sellafield, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, Sellafield site licence conditions, client expectations, and Altrad management systems.
The role is responsible for promoting a positive safety culture, supporting operational teams in the planning and execution of work activities, and driving continuous improvement in HSE performance across project delivery.
For Senior HSE Advisor positions, the role includes mentoring junior HSE personnel, leading HSE initiatives, and acting as the primary HSE interface with client representatives and regulatory stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety Leadership
- Provide competent HSE advice and guidance to project and site management teams.
- Promote visible safety leadership and a proactive safety culture throughout the workforce.
- Support the implementation and continual improvement of HSE Management Systems.
- Participate in planning activities to ensure risks are identified and controlled before work commences.
- Challenge unsafe behaviours and intervene where standards are not met.
Compliance & Assurance
- Ensure compliance with:
- Health and Safety at Work Act
- CDM Regulations
- Environmental legislation
- Sellafield site requirements
- Altrad procedures and client standards
- Conduct site inspections, audits and behavioural safety observations.
- Monitor subcontractor compliance with project HSE requirements.
- Support internal and external audits.
Risk Management
- Review and support development of:
- Risk Assessments
- Method Statements (RAMS)
- Work Packs
- Permit-to-Work documentation
- Ensure suitable control measures are implemented and maintained.
- Provide advice on high-risk activities including lifting operations, confined spaces, work at height and radiological environments.
Incident Management
- Lead or support accident, incident and near-miss investigations.
- Identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
- Ensure lessons learned are communicated effectively across projects.
- Maintain accurate incident reporting and trend analysis.
Training & Workforce Engagement
- Deliver HSE inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings.
- Support workforce competency and training requirements.
- Facilitate safety stand-downs and engagement campaigns.
- Promote reporting of observations, near misses and good practices.
Environmental Management
- Support environmental compliance across project activities.
- Monitor waste management, pollution prevention and environmental controls.
- Promote sustainability and environmental improvement initiatives.
Performance Monitoring
- Produce HSE reports and KPI data.
- Analyse trends and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Participate in client meetings and performance reviews.
- Support achievement of project and business HSE objectives.
Senior HSE Advisor Additional Responsibilities
- Act as lead HSE representative for allocated projects.
- Mentor and coach HSE Advisors and operational supervisors.
- Support development and implementation of project HSE strategies.
- Interface directly with Sellafield Ltd representatives and regulatory bodies.
- Lead significant investigations and improvement programmes.
- Deputise for the HSE Manager when required.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- NEBOSH General Certificate or NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
- Membership of IOSH (TechIOSH minimum).
- Experience within construction, engineering, nuclear or other high-hazard industries.
- Strong understanding of UK HSE legislation.
- Experience conducting inspections, audits and incident investigations.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to influence workforce behaviours and drive safety improvement.
Desirable
- NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent.
- GradIOSH or Chartered IOSH status.
- Nuclear industry experience.
- Sellafield site experience.
- Environmental qualification (IEMA Certificate or equivalent).
- Internal Auditor qualification.
- Radiation Protection or Nuclear Safety awareness training.
Key Competencies
- Safety Leadership
- Risk Management
- Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance
- Communication & Influencing Skills
- Client Relationship Management
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Planning & Organisation
- Continuous Improvement
Performance Measures
- Zero harm performance.
- Audit and inspection completion rates.
- Reduction in incidents and near misses.
- Corrective action close-out performance.
- Workforce engagement and behavioural safety participation.
- Client satisfaction and project compliance metrics.
- Achievement of project HSE objectives and KPIs.
What Altrad Offers
- Opportunity to work on major nuclear and infrastructure programmes.
- Professional development and career progression.
- Support towards IOSH and professional qualifications.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Collaborative and safety-focused working environment.
Altrad is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace where everyone goes home safely every day.
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