Job Description
Job Title: People's Environmental Advisor
Contract: 12 Months (Inside IR35)
Location: Chester (3 days onsite)
Security Clearance: Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold a British passport.
We are seeking a People's Environmental Advisor for a 12-month contract at our Capenhurst site. This role sits within the Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) Function, providing expert guidance to businesses on-site across multiple domains, including environmental protection, safety, security, and compliance. The position supports a high-regulation environment involving Environmental Permit Holders, a Nuclear Site Licensee, and a COMAH Operator.
The primary project focus is on refurbishing a decommissioned facility into a new operational site. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible project execution.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide pragmatic, practical environmental and HSSE advice to support site operations and project teams.
* Assist businesses in identifying, generating, and implementing learning opportunities and continuous improvements.
* Positively influence HSSE standards and behaviors across the Capenhurst site.
* Develop and implement company processes to ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory, and policy standards.
* Conduct and contribute to investigations, audits, and inspections, ensuring continual improvement in HSSE performance.
* Offer specialist guidance in key areas such as:
o Environmental Protection
o Health and Safety, including fire safety
o High Hazard Safety Management
o Radiation Safety
o Health & Wellbeing
o Quality Management Systems & Assurance
Essential Requirements:
* NEBOSH General Certificate (or commitment to achieve it during employment).
* Previous experience providing HSSE-related advice in an industrial environment.
* Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, safety regulations, and compliance frameworks.
Desirable Skills & Qualifications:
* NEBOSH Diploma (or commitment to achieve it during employment).
* Experience working in nuclear, COMAH, or other high-hazard industries.
* Understanding of Integrated Management Systems (IMS).
* Internal or Lead Auditor qualification (or willingness to obtain one).
* Experience in organisational learning, continual improvement, resilience, business continuity, and emergency planning.
* Prior involvement in audits, inspections, and investigations.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced environmental and safety professional to contribute to a highly regulated, safety-critical project within a dynamic team at Capenhurst. Apply today to make a meaningful impact in this crucial role!
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