Health & Safety Engineer

We are recruiting a Health & Safety to join the team at Sizewell B on a permanent basis.

This is a key role within our project and engineering portfolio which is spread across our UK network at all UK sites and stations. You will be supported and mentored by experienced professionals and given the training and opportunities you need to develop and expand your management and leadership skills with larger and more complex projects.

Sizewell B began construction in 1988 and since 1995 has generated 250 TWh of zero carbon electricity, which is the equivalent of enough to power every home in Suffolk for 192 years, or like taking 42 million cars off UK roads for a year. You will be part of a large client-led team at Sizewell B Power Station and will be accountable to the client Project Manager, Programme Manager and/or Construction Manager. Flexible working arrangements between office and home may be possible, however the role will predominantly be based at the Power Station. Key responsibilities will be:

HSE Engineers are accountable provide positive leadership on HSE matters within the Portfolio Project Teams and promote the adoption of best practice, with an enthusiastic HSE culture that delivers positive commitment to and engages all employees in continuous improvement in HSE performance
The HSE Engineer will monitor and report on the effectiveness of the HSE Management system and progress against HSE Performance Standards and will make recommendations for improvement as appropriate. The HSE Engineer is accountable to the client PPM or equivalent Group Head, with functional responsibilities to the client HSE Lead. This role has no direct reports
The role will be based at EDF Dungeness B and will require from time to time, business travel to UK sites/stations. Flexible working arrangements between office and home may be possible, however the role will predominantly be based at the Power Station. In this role you will report to the Jacobs Operations Manager, but be accountable for project delivery directly to the client
Everyone working in our team will have a proven track record of working within highly regulated environments with high safety standards and culture
Good communication and organisational skills are a must with the ability to develop relationships and maintain effective networks and be results-focused tempered with a team-centred approach.

Qualifications

HNC in a relevant technical discipline or equivalent
Current qualification/knowledge of the CDM Regulations
Minimum NEBOSH General Certificate, Construction Certificate or NVQ Level 3
Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) desirable
IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management
Operational knowledge of current HSE legislation associated with project work
Good communication skills and the ability to develop network and working relationships with other groups involved in project delivery
Suitable relevant experience working as a HSE Professional in a project context. This needs to include experience working within a highly regulated operational environment and managing contractors and experience of accident investigation and reporting

This role wil be site based.