Project Environmental Adviser

Job Title: People’s Environmental Advisor
Contract: 12 Months (Inside IR35)
Location: Chester (3 days onsite)
Security Clearance: Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold a British passport.

We are seeking a People’s Environmental Advisor for a 12-month contract at our Capenhurst site. This role sits within the Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) Function, providing expert guidance to businesses on-site across multiple domains, including environmental protection, safety, security, and compliance. The position supports a high-regulation environment involving Environmental Permit Holders, a Nuclear Site Licensee, and a COMAH Operator.

The primary project focus is on refurbishing a decommissioned facility into a new operational site. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide pragmatic, practical environmental and HSSE advice to support site operations and project teams.

• Assist businesses in identifying, generating, and implementing learning opportunities and continuous improvements.

• Positively influence HSSE standards and behaviors across the Capenhurst site.

• Develop and implement company processes to ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory, and policy standards.

• Conduct and contribute to investigations, audits, and inspections, ensuring continual improvement in HSSE performance.

• Offer specialist guidance in key areas such as:

  • Environmental Protection

  • Health and Safety, including fire safety

  • High Hazard Safety Management

  • Radiation Safety

  • Health & Wellbeing

  • Quality Management Systems & Assurance

Essential Requirements:

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or commitment to achieve it during employment).

• Previous experience providing HSSE-related advice in an industrial environment.

• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, safety regulations, and compliance frameworks.

Desirable Skills & Qualifications:

• NEBOSH Diploma (or commitment to achieve it during employment).

• Experience working in nuclear, COMAH, or other high-hazard industries.

• Understanding of Integrated Management Systems (IMS).

• Internal or Lead Auditor qualification (or willingness to obtain one).

• Experience in organisational learning, continual improvement, resilience, business continuity, and emergency planning.

• Prior involvement in audits, inspections, and investigations.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced environmental and safety professional to contribute to a highly regulated, safety-critical project within a dynamic team at Capenhurst. Apply today to make a meaningful impact in this crucial role!