HR Advisor

Our client are at the forefront of the Sizewell C nuclear power station development - one of the UK’s largest and most exciting infrastructure programmes.

They’re responsible for preparing the foundations of the entire site: designing and constructing cut‑off walls, retaining structures, soil improvements and more. Using advanced geotechnical engineering and world‑class construction technologies, this is a rare opportunity to contribute to a national project that will shape the UK’s clean‑energy future.

The Role

We are recruiting an experienced HR Advisor to join our Ipswich-based HR team. This is a key generalist role on a large, complex joint venture project, where you will act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees.

This is a fast-paced, high-demand environment with shifting priorities, so resilience, strong judgement, and the ability to operate under pressure are essential.

What You'll Be Doing

* Employee Relations & Case Management:
Manage a full range of Employee Relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance and restructuring, ensuring a consistent and compliant approach.

* HR Advisory & Manager Support:
Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, providing timely, pragmatic advice and coaching on people management and best practice.

* Absence Management & Occupational Health:
Coordinate Occupational Health referrals, manage absence processes, maintain accurate records and support effective return‑to‑work planning.

* Recruitment & Workforce Planning:
Support end‑to‑end recruitment activity, advising managers, ensuring compliance (including sponsored workers), and contributing to workforce planning initiatives.

* HR Data, Reporting & Projects:
Produce HR metrics and analysis to support decision‑making and client reporting, and contribute to HR projects such as organisational change, salary reviews and employee communications.

* Wider HR Support:
Provide general administrative and operational support to the HR team, contributing to the delivery of a responsive HR service in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

* CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience) with strong generalist HR capability

* Proven experience managing complex employee relations cases independently

* Confident communicator, able to influence and build relationships at all levels

* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

* Up-to-date employment law knowledge and practical application

* Proficient in Microsoft Office, including data handling and reporting

* Resilient and able to perform in a high-pressure, fast-moving environment with changing demands

Desirable:

* Experience with in construction, joint ventures, or large-scale projects

* Knowledge of visas, immigration, and workforce compliance

Why Join The Team

When you join the world’s largest specialist geotechnical contractor, you’re part of an international community of over 10,000 experts, based in 31 countries around the world. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to prestigious, ground-breaking projects, using the very latest tools and technology to solve complex problems, constantly learn new skills and take your career in any direction.

As well as being part of a landmark project and working in a collaborative alliance environment, we offer:

* Discretionary annual bonus (based on personal/project performance)

* Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (min. 5% company contribution)

* Enhanced Sick Pay (after probation)

* Income Protection, Private Medical Insurance and Life Assurance

* Employee Assistance Programme

* 25-days annual leave + Bank Holidays per year (increasing with service)

* Option to purchase additional annual leave

* Paid annual professional memberships

* Volunteering days

* Professional growth and development