HSE Advisor

HSE Advisor

Position: HSE Advisor (Permanent employee, Full‑time) at Magnox and Major projects, Sellafield, Seascale, CA20 1PG
, United Kingdom. Working 37.5 hours per week.

• Full Time / Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Employee Class:
  Permanent employee
• Location Address: B222, Magnox and Major projects, Sellafield, Seascale, CA20 1PG
  , United Kingdom
• Hours Per Week: 37.50

Due to continued growth and contractual commitments at Sellafield, we are seeking a dedicated HSE Advisor to join our West Cumbria team. Reporting directly to the HSE Manager, you will play a key role in supporting operational delivery across multiple projects on the Sellafield site. You will provide competent and pragmatic HSE advice, ensuring compliance with UK legislation, KAEFER procedures, and client requirements within a highly regulated nuclear environment.

This is a visible, hands‑on role requiring strong engagement with supervisors, operatives, and client stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and maintain high safety standards.

• Provide day‑to‑day HSE advice and guidance to site management, supervisors and operatives.
• Support the implementation of the KAEFER UK & Ireland HSE strategy at Sellafield.
• Assist in preparation and review of risk assessments, method statements and environmental plans.
• Conduct regular audits, inspections and behavioural safety conversations.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and client‑specific standards.
• Support incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective action tracking.
• Monitor and report on leading and lagging indicators to the HSE Manager.
• Promote workforce engagement through toolbox talks, safety briefings and wellbeing initiatives.
• Liaise with client HSE representatives and participate in joint inspections and forums.
• Maintain site‑specific HSE documentation in line with the Integrated Management System.
• Support delivery of improvement initiatives and behavioural culture programmes.

• Experience in an HSE Advisor or similar role within construction, engineering or heavy industry.
• Experience working in high‑hazard or regulated environments (nuclear experience desirable).
• NEBOSH General Certificate (Diploma desirable).
• Membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation and practical application on site.
• Experience supporting audits, inspections and investigations.
• Ability to confidently engage and influence at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage workload in a fast‑paced environment.

Our mission is to be the most reliable and efficient provider of technical industrial services. KAEFER UK & Ireland offers a wide range of asset integrity services and focuses on improving energy efficiency and extending asset life cycles. With twelve operating centres across the UK and Ireland, we employ approximately 3,500 highly skilled people. Part of the global KAEFER Group, we deliver trusted partnerships and support even the most challenging projects for clients.

We take pride in being part of a global company with common values and diverse voices, and we make positive contributions to the communities where we work.

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