Health, Safety and Environment Advisor (Major Projects)

Oxford Archaeology; Leiston; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job description

Six Month Fixed Term Contract (with the opportunity for extension and deployment to other major projects)

Required for Sizewell, Suffolk with some attendance at either our Cambridge or Oxford office.

Salary: £29,868 - £32,131 (pay award pending)

Oxford Archaeology is one of the largest independent archaeological practices in Europe. Our size and reputation ensures that we work on the most exciting and varied projects, and can offer real opportunities for long term employment and career development. We have permanent offices in Oxford, Cambridge and Lancaster.

The Position

We would like to appoint a Health, Safety and Environment Advisor (Major Projects) to join the OA Health and Safety Team. The role will be in support of the Oxford-Cotswold Archaeology Sizewell C Project and gives the opportunity to be involved in an exciting project and work as part of a large team of archaeology professionals, including an on-site HS&E team. You will also be part of OAs wider HS&E team, which is led by the COO. Experience in the construction, environment or archaeology sectors would be highly advantageous. The successful candidate will report directly to the OCA Sizewell Project Managers. This is a six-month fixed term full-time role based on our Sizewell site in Suffolk; some attendance at either our Cambridge or Oxford office may also be required.

Employee benefits:

• Competitive salary of £29,868 - £32,132 (pay award pending). Appointments will be made on the basis of demonstrated ability, previous experience and qualifications.
• A company pension scheme with 6% employer contributions.
• 21-24 days holiday (depending on length of service) with 3 additional concessionary days at Christmas plus Bank Holidays.
• Overnight accommodation and subsistence payment for those based more than 1 hour and 15 minutes away from the site location.
• 37.5-hour (basic) week with optional paid overtime.
• Paid travel time for journeys to site that take longer than one hour from the office.
• Free high quality personal protective equipment.
• Comprehensive care for employee welfare through various policies.
• Annual drivers allowance for approved drivers.
• Support with fees for membership of a relevant professional organisation.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Responsibilities

If you would like to join the team responsible for Health and Safety on one of the most exciting archaeological projects in the UK and be part of a respected and established organisation at the forefront of British archaeology please apply by completing an application form:

Please enclose a CV and covering letter, setting out in no more than 1000 words your understanding of the key H and S issues faced by the commercial archaeology sector, and why you think you would be suited to the role.

Closing Date: 2nd May 2025

Oxford Archaeology is an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications are judged on the relevant skills and experience of the candidate, and not by gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, belief, age, nationality (other than where work permits may be required), or ethnicity. You must meet the requirements to live and work in the UK by UK Visas and Immigration.