At Framatome we are a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value-added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world's nuclear fleet. With 22,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel, and control systems for nuclear power plants, along with a full suite of reactor services — all focused on improving safety, performance, and sustainability.
Backed by EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5%), we're driving the future of clean energy. Here in the UK, our team is now over 500 strong — and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry, we're aiming continuing our growth journey.
Now's your chance to join a company that's shaping the energy transition — where your expertise will matter, your growth will be supported, and your work will help power generations to come.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our department/team here at Framatome UK!
Energise Your Career with Framatome UK – Powering a Safer, Smarter Nuclear Future
We are currently seeking a HSE Advisor to join our team in Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater to ensure assigned site and project works are planned and delivered in line with QHSE requirements and with agreed contractual obligations and expectations with the intention to create a positive and collaborative client relationship.
The HSE Advisor in the nuclear industry plays a crucial role in ensuring the health and safety of personnel, protecting the environment, and maintaining compliance with rigorous regulatory standards. This position requires a strong understanding of both general and nuclear-specific HSE risks, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
What will you be doing?
Within this position you will be responsible for:
- Advise management and operational teams to ensure all activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Support interactions with regulatory authorities during inspections, audits, and reporting.
- Conduct regular risk assessments to identify radiological, chemical, biological, and conventional hazards in the workplace.
- Recommend and help implement effective control measures to mitigate identified risks, ensuring the safety of employees and the public.
- Support the implementation and monitoring of permit-to-work systems for high-risk activities.
- Assist in the immediate response to HSE incidents, including containment, notification, and initial investigation.
- Participate in or lead investigations into incidents and near-misses, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions are implemented.
- Help disseminate lessons learned from incidents to prevent recurrence.
- Develop and deliver HSE training and induction programs for employees and contractors as required.
- Conduct regular workplace inspections and safety tours to monitor compliance with HSE standards and identify unsafe conditions or behaviors.
- Support environmental monitoring programs
- Ensure accurate and up-to-date records of risk assessments, incidents, training, inspections, and regulatory submissions.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of HSE procedures, policies, and manuals.
- Contribute to the development, review, and testing of emergency response plans.
- Participate in organizing and evaluating emergency drills to ensure readiness.
- Track HSE performance indicators, analyze trends, and recommend improvements.
- Stay up to date with national and international HSE regulations and standards relevant to nuclear operations
- Stay informed of industry best practices and support their implementation within the organization.
- Advise and support employees, supervisors, and managers on HSE matters.
- Assist in communicating HSE performance and initiatives to external stakeholders, including contractors, regulators, and the local community
What are we looking for?
Training & Development expectations:
- NEBOSH certificate
- Experience in Accident / Incident Investigation /Problem solving
- Experience in highly regulated industries preferred. Experience of
- Nuclear or other high risk, high regulated industry is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of Post weld heat treatment an advantage.
- Understanding of the key attributes of nuclear safety culture
- Demonstrable field engagement (site)
- Experience in Project delivery, (or relevant challenging environment)
Person specification:
- Experience of set up and implementing processes and procedures.
- On-site experience of maintenance, manufacturing, fabrication and erection including lifting operations, Temporary Works etc
- Excellent team working skills
- The ability to work with minimum supervision and intervention
- Ability to take responsibility for problems within their own remit and to deliver solutions
- Results focused with the ability to meet commitments and deadlines.
- Confident manner, good presentation skills
- Determination - not easily discouraged or put off
- Positive outlook – always sees opportunity through any adversity
Work pattern: On-site - 10/4 Shift
Salary: £54,100 per annum