Health, Safety, Security and Environment Manager (HSSE) at UK Atomic Energy Authority

Rotherham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 May, 26

Salary

50311.0

Posted On

27 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

HSSE Leadership, Safety Culture Shaping, Site Management, Risk Assessment, Auditing, Incident Review, Compliance, Stakeholder Management, Capital Programme Oversight, Fusion Engineering Support, Laboratory Safety, Construction Safety, Security Management, Environmental Management, CDM Regulations

Industry

Research Services

Description

Company Description By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on. Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA leads the way in realizing fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for ground-breaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values: Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative. As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from: Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert. Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible). Flexible working options including family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment. Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders. Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays. Wide range of career development opportunities. A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive. Job Description We are looking for an experienced Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Site Manager to lead, inspire and actively shape the positive safety culture across our UKAEA South Yorkshire site in Rotherham. Our operational site is home to pioneering fusion engineering and world-leading scientific research, hosting first‑of‑a‑kind test rigs and advanced laboratories. This is a hands‑on, visible leadership role, working on site 5 days per week, supporting a diverse community of engineers, scientists, project managers, contractors and visitors. You will play a pivotal role in leading the HSSE for one of the UK's most innovative engineering programmes, making a genuine impact on the future of clean energy. Working on a stand-alone site, you will be the trusted HSSE expert for the senior leadership team, providing clear and confident guidance in a fast‑evolving environment. Additionally, you will also: Act as the site’s subject matter expert for health, safety, security and environment Supervise staff and contractors on site to ensure they maintain safe working practices Advise and support senior managers, project teams and engineering groups in all areas of HSSE Lead HSSE planning and oversight for an ambitious capital programme, including first of a kind fusion rig development Conduct inspections, audits and incident reviews, promoting learning and continuous improvement Ensure safe, compliant operation of office, laboratories, rig‑hall and construction areas Build strong relationships across a diverse stakeholder group — from scientists to construction specialists, adapting approach as required This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open source data. UKAEA are always interested in speaking to individuals with a STEM background who are looking to move back in to the sector. Qualifications Essential experience: Qualified to degree level or NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health or demonstrable equivalent experience. Demonstrable HSSE leadership experience across construction or complex major mechanical and engineering projects containing high hazard plant. Experience with compliance to CDM regulations would be highly desirable, but not essential Experience across office, laboratory and industrial / rig settings Comfortable working within structured HSSE frameworks and within a highly regulated environment A genuine passion for creating a positive, supportive and safe working environment for everyone If you’re passionate about protecting people, enabling cutting‑edge science, and contributing to a collaborative and inclusive culture, we’d love to hear from you. Additional Information A full list of our benefits can be found here https://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/. UKAEA’s mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds to help us achieve this goal. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and strive to ensure fair representation across our workforce. We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in STEM, including women and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, while ensuring all appointments are made on merit. Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications. For applicants applying from outside the United Kingdom or those who have spent time outside the UK in the last five years, please visit the following link for information on criminal records checks: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants If your country of residence or previous residence is not listed on the website or if the UK Government does not have information on obtaining a criminal records check from that state, we regret to inform you that we cannot process your application. Salary: £50,311+ excellent benefits including outstanding pension Division: Fusion Technology Site Location: UKAEA Rotherham, Yorkshire Confirmed Grade: Level 5 Department: Technology Department

Responsibilities

This role involves leading and inspiring the positive safety culture across the UKAEA South Yorkshire site, acting as the site's subject matter expert for health, safety, security, and environment. Responsibilities include supervising staff and contractors, advising senior managers, and leading HSSE planning for an ambitious capital programme involving fusion rig development.