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Health & Safety Advisor - Enabling and Earthworks - Sizewell - Suffolk site based Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C
As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This role will be within the Enabling and Earthwork Section.
What will you do?
To support the operational teams to deliver and comply with the project and CWA HSW objectives and goals throughout the pre-construction, construction and post construction process, ensuring all legal obligations are met.
- Undertake Health and Safety compliance inspections, tours and audits to satisfy the monthly HSW Assurance Plan, the HSW Manager, or as requested by the CWA in response to emerging risks.
- Able to identify and rank risk associated with CWA work activities.
- Able to prepare fact driven reports following inspections, tours, audits and investigations.
- Support the implementation of and ensure compliance with the Sizewell C (SZC) project standards and the CWA Safety Management System (SMS).
- Able to build relationships with the CWA project teams and wider interested stakeholders.
- Support project teams during work planning to evaluate and address potential risks.
What are we looking for?
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
- Ability to influence and promote a positive HSW culture, by providing constructive feedback to others around their performance, strengths and development needs.
- Able to engage at all levels within the CWA operational team structure.
- Competence in accident and incident investigation.
- Has a good understanding of UK Health and Safety Legislation.
- Able to use data and information for the preparation of HSW reports.
- Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) competence
Desirable
- Good knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate
- Minimum Tech IOSH
What we will offer you?
The CWA is a single delivery organisation made of up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O'Rourke - which offer industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme and other flexible benefits.
About Us
The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds — especially those from under‑represented communities. Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity.
By joining us, you’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
We are committed to protecting your privacy. If you decide to apply, please avoid including sensitive personal data in your CV.
Job Reference: CWA00275
