- Vacancy Reference:4624
- Contract Type:Full Time
- Temp or Perm:Permanent
- City:Somerset
- Closing Date:5 April 2026
- Salary:Starting from £42,000.00, depending on experience
About the Role
We're looking for a Health & Safety Advisor to join our dedicated team at Hinkley Point C, supporting one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects.
Working within our on‑site Health, Safety and Environmental team, you will help ensure our logistics operations consistently meet the highest standards of safety, compliance and wellbeing. You'll monitor working practices, provide practical guidance to colleagues and contractors, and support the continuous improvement of our safety systems and procedures.
This role is ideal for someone experienced in construction or safety‑critical environments who takes a collaborative, supportive approach and is committed to maintaining a safe and inclusive workplace.
As a Health & Safety Advisor, you will:
- Support compliance with Health & Safety requirements across HPC logistics operations
- Work closely with both the site‑integrated H&S team and the Wilson James Health, Safety & Wellbeing team
- Provide clear, competent H&S advice across a multi‑disciplined project
- Conduct inspections and audits in line with HPC and WJ standards
- Monitor working practices relating to safety, wellbeing, environmental impact and welfare
- Engage with Site Safety Representatives and other stakeholders to promote safe behaviours
- Record observations, inspection findings and audit outcomes accurately
- Intervene and guide when unsafe behaviours or conditions are identified
- Report incidents, near misses and observations through the project and WJ processes
- Share learning and contribute to improving systems, processes and culture
- Carry out other duties aligned with the role as required
Why Join Us?
- Work-Life Balance: A 9-day fortnight pattern, Monday to Friday one week, Monday to Thursday the next, working 45 hours per week
- Starting salary from £42,000 plus a guaranteed 8.5% monthly bonus (associated with working with the team at HPC)
- Travel & Lodge allowance (if eligible)
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- 5% employer pension contributions
- Life assurance scheme
- Company sick pay, following the successful completion of your probation
- Industry-leading Employee Benefits Platform with lifestyle savings & retail discounts
- Reward and Recognition programme
- Employee Assistance Programme supporting health & wellbeing, with access to online GP
- A strong focus on training, career progression and professional development
What We Need From You
Skills & Experience
- Strong working knowledge of Health & Safety regulations in construction
- Experience in a safety‑critical, multi‑disciplined environment
- Confident reviewing and supporting the development of RAMS
- Effective communicator, able to engage constructively at all levels
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
- IT literacy, including Microsoft Office
- Commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive and positive working environment
Qualifications
Essential:
- NEBOSH General or NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent Level 3 H&S qualification)
- Previous experience in a Health & Safety role
- Professional IOSH Membership (TechIOSH or working towards)
- CITB MAPS Test (or ability to obtain prior to starting)
Desirable:
- Knowledge of the HPC site
- Existing HPC pass
- Driving licence
- SMSTS or SSSTS
Site Requirements
- Ability to provide a 3‑year employment history for vetting
- Ability to obtain and maintain an HPC site pass
- This is a site‑based role, with access via an approx. 45‑minute bus journey from Bridgwater and the surrounding areas
Join Us
If you're committed to high standards of safety, enjoy working collaboratively, and want to contribute to a major national project in a supportive and engaged team, we'd be delighted to hear from you.



