Senior HSE Advisor

About the role

Amentum is looking for a Senior HSE Advisor to provide professional Health, Safety and Environmental leadership, guidance and assurance across OneAIM projects. The role ensures compliance with statutory requirements, client standards and company procedures, drives continuous improvement in HSE performance, promotes a positive safety culture and supports effective risk management. It suits an experienced Senior HSE Advisor seeking a new challenge or a motivated HSE Advisor ready for the next step.

Key responsibilities

• Provide HSE advice and support to managers, supervisors and project teams, and ensure compliance with legislation, client requirements, company standards and industry best practice.
• Monitor HSE performance, identify trends and drive improvement initiatives, and represent OneAIM in client, supply chain and stakeholder engagements.
• Carry out inspections, audits and assurance activities, monitor the effectiveness of risk controls and safe systems of work, and support risk assessments, COSHH assessments and related HSE documentation.
• Analyse performance data to identify emerging risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead incident, accident and near-miss investigations, write investigation reports, close out actions and promote learning from experience.
• Support RIDDOR reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Deliver inductions, toolbox talks, briefings and awareness campaigns, encourage proactive reporting and support managers in developing HSE knowledge and leadership.
• Mentor HSE Advisors and operational teams, drive continual improvement across OneAIM projects, support contractor and supply chain assurance and contribute to client expectations, business objectives and external accreditation.

Required profile

• Level 6 qualification in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent), or actively working towards it.
• Experience in a HSE Advisor or Senior HSE Advisor role in construction, engineering, nuclear or other high-hazard industries.
• Demonstrable experience of audits, inspections, incident investigations and workforce engagement.
• Sellafield site experience is highly desirable.
• Current DV security clearance, or the ability to obtain it, is a distinct advantage.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation and risk management principles.
• IOSH membership, with Chartered status or progression towards it, is desirable.

What we offer

• Competitive package including free single medical cover and digital GP service for UK employees.
• Family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes.
• Reimbursement towards professional development and memberships.
• Hybrid, part-time and flexible working arrangements discussed on a case-by-case basis.