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Health and Safety Standards and Compliance Advisor (Sizewell C)

Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.

Location: Sizewell C, Leiston, Suffolk (5 days a week onsite).

Contract: Permanent, full-time.
Salary: Circa 55,000 per annum depending on experience, plus benefits

Benefits include:

Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays.
Bonus: Up to 5% annual bonus.
Pension Contributions: Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution -15% employer contribution.
Flexible Benefits: Additional allowance for a variety of benefits including.

Why Join Sizewell C?

Sizewell C is more than a nuclear power station — it’s a cornerstone of Britain’s clean energy future. By joining our team, you’ll contribute to one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure projects, helping power millions of homes and drive the transition to net zero.

About the Role

We are seeking a Health and Safety Standards and Compliance Advisor to join our Health, Safety, and Wellbeing (HSW) team. This newly developed role is designed to support the planning, management, and monitoring of our HSW strategy through the delivery of standards, our health and safety management system, and digital assurance tools.

You’ll work closely with CDM stakeholders, the HSW team, and Construction Site Delivery Leads to ensure all legislative, company, and site-specific safety requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities

Assist the Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Leader with day-to-day duties.
Support the integration of the SZC Site Delivery H&S Management System into the IMS.
Create and maintain H&S documentation aligned with SZC Standards.
Contribute to the development of SZC Visual Standards (Blue Books).
Influence the H&S Construction Site Delivery and Strategic Integrated Assurance Plan.
Ensure health and safety considerations are embedded in project construction stages.
Investigate incidents and recommend preventative actions.
Review HSW and contractor documentation for adequacy and compliance.
Coordinate health and safety initiatives and promote a positive safety culture.
Deliver assurance activities and support project teams with H&S awareness.
Provide functional support during team absences.
 

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Knowledge:

Passionate about health, safety, and wellbeing.
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
Solid understanding of national H&S standards and CDM regulations.
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Forms, Lists).
Experience in risk assessments, site inspections, and toolbox talks.
Effective communicator across all levels.
Capable of supporting investigations and implementing improvements.
 

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

Experience in creating and managing HSMS documentation.
Recognised Health & Safety qualification.
Proven track record in achieving excellent H&S outcomes.

Desirable:

NEBOSH General Certificate
NEBOSH Construction Certificate
H&S NVQ/Diploma
IOSH Membership
 

Are you ready to make a difference in health and safety?

Apply now and be part of a team that values wellbeing and continuous improvement.

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.