Safety Advisor

NRS Dounreay is seeking a proactive and experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join our Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) team, supporting the delivery of the FCA programme. We are looking for experiences Safety Advisors but can also consider a Trainee for this role.

This is a key role where you will provide expert advice and practical support across projects and facilities, helping to ensure safe planning, execution, and continuous improvement in health and safety performance. You’ll work closely with Project Managers, Authorised Task Owners (ATOs), and a wide range of stakeholders to embed robust safety practices and drive innovation in safety solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional Health & Safety advice to projects and operational facilities
• Review and comment on work instructions, risk assessments, and associated documentation
• Support the design and delivery of Industrial Health & Safety training packages
• Liaise with stakeholders, including regulators and auditors, on health and safety matters
• Undertake and report on planned and reactive inspections, audits, and walkdowns
• Identify safety deficiencies and recommend practical remedial actions
• Represent NRS at internal forums and meetings
• Contribute to, and where required lead, risk assessments
• Chair or support incident and accident investigations
• Fulfil responsibilities aligned to relevant management appointments

About You

You will be a knowledgeable safety professional with strong interpersonal skills and a practical approach to problem-solving within complex industrial environments.

Essential Requirements

• NEBOSH National General Certificate or Construction Certificate
• Membership of IOSH
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Demonstrable industrial experience, including construction environments
• Ability to carry out post-specific capability assessments

Hiring Manager Insight

“The successful candidate will form an integral part of the SHEQ team supporting the FCA programme. Our team works across projects and facilities from early planning stages through to implementation, ensuring the right safety controls are in place and compliance is maintained. You will collaborate closely with Project Managers and stakeholders to develop practical, innovative safety solutions while driving continuous improvement across the programme.”

Why Join NRS Dounreay?

• Play an integral role in a critical national programme
• Contribute to the safe and effective delivery of complex decommissioning activities
• Help uphold the highest standards of health, safety, environment, and quality
• Make a direct impact on protecting people, the environment, and site infrastructure
• Benefits such as; 13.5% employer pension contribution, 28 days annual leave + bank holiday, Company bonus scheme, Flexible working, Relocation assistance, Excellent flexible benefits & healthcare options

Interviews are expected week commencing Monday ** 2026. Please note we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage early application.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact: careers@dounreay.nrservices.uk

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Please note:  All successful candidates who do not already hold security clearance will need to provide proof of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and employment/education history (typically covering the last 3–5 years) in line with NRS Baseline Security requirements. Some roles may also require full Security Clearance, which involves additional checks.  For details, please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) guidance.