The Opportunity

Job title: Senior HSE Advisor

Location: Hinkley Point C, TA5 1UD

Contract type: Full time, Permanent

At KAEFER, our success is built on our values and culture, which create a supportive and inclusive environment where employees can thrive. We prioritise growth and development, with abundant opportunities for advancement and a commitment to promoting from within. Our wide range of job openings, including entry-level positions, allows for the first steps on the ladder to success. We provide ongoing training and development opportunities to support our employees throughout their careers.

We are looking for a Senior HSE Advisor to join our HSE team and HPC on a permanent basis. As Senior HSE Advisor, you will be responsible for the provision of timely advice and guidance on all matters pertaining to Health, Safety and the Environment with respect to Legislation, Company Policies and Client requirements.

How You Will Make An Impact

• You will provide visibility and interface of the HSE function, working in collaboration with other members of the team and the wider business to facilitate high performance delivery through the successful implementation of processes and systems, in a sustainable manner.
• You will also support the development of the HSE Assurance Plan to deliver high risk audits across the project, providing advice and recommendations for improvement.
• In addition, you will act as cover for the HSE Manager during periods of absence or leave, ensuring continuity of HSE leadership and maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and environmental management across the business.
• This role is based at Hinkley Point C in Somerset.
• The ideal candidate for the Senior HSE Advisor position will have the ability to plan, prioritise and organise work in line with business requirements, while demonstrating strong safety leadership, including assuring compliance with statutory obligations.

What You Will Bring

Essential:

• Experience of managing HSE systems and processes, including identifying training needs at all levels of the organisation
• Demonstrable knowledge of hazard assessment and risk reduction methods
• Strong understanding and knowledge of HSE legislation and codes of practice
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with close attention to detail, a methodical approach and strict adherence to deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• NEBOSH Health and Safety Certificate

Desirable:

• NEBOSH Health and Safety Diploma or equivalent qualification
• Member of IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health)
• Environmental qualifications
• Experience within the industrial coatings sector

Why KAEFER UK & Ireland?

Our mission is clear: to be the most reliable and efficient provider of technical industrial services.

KAEFER UK & Ireland provides a large and growing range of industries with asset integrity services including access solutions, insulation, surface protection, HVAC fabrication, EC&I and more. We focus on improving energy efficiency and extending asset life cycles. We have twelve operating centres across the UK and Ireland, employing approximately 3,500 highly skilled and experienced people. Our people are our lifeforce and every day they deliver excellence to our customers.

KAEFER UK & Ireland is part of the KAEFER Group, a global €2.3 billion business with its headquarters in Bremen, Germany. KAEFER works on more than 5,500 job-sites internationally, with around 33,000 employees. With unrivalled experience and expertise, our teams provide trusted partnerships and tailored support to execute even the most challenging and complex projects for clients.

We take pride in being part of a global company, with common values and many diverse and individual voices. You can ‘count on us’ to make positive contributions in the communities where we live and work.

Our values:

• Reliability

• Ambition

• Team Spirit

• Respect