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Investigations Manager - Employee Relations

United Kingdom, Somerset Employment contract 47000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 16, 2026
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We're looking for a highly skilled Investigations Manager - Employee Relations to join our People team at Hinkley Point C, one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. This is an important position for someone with strong employee‑relations experience who is comfortable working in a unionised environment and can carry out fair, balanced, and well‑structured workplace investigations. You will be responsible for gathering and reviewing evidence, meeting with employees and witnesses, preparing clear investigation reports, and ensuring all processes are consistent, transparent, and aligned with employment legislation. You will also support improvements to our case‑management processes and contribute to organisational learning through high‑quality reporting and analysis.

Job Responsibility

  • Carry out thorough, impartial investigations into ER matters, including disciplinary, grievance, bullying, harassment and conduct cases
  • Gather, review and assess information objectively, producing clear and well-reasoned investigation reports
  • Ensure investigations follow WJ and client policies as well as UK employment law
  • Maintain accurate, confidential records in line with GDPR
  • Support improvements to case-management systems, tools and reporting
  • Identify patterns in ER activity and contribute to policy development
  • Provide guidance to managers on investigation procedures and good practice
  • Assist with training to help build ER capability across the workforce
  • Promote fairness, inclusion and consistency across all investigation activity
  • Work collaboratively with HR colleagues and operational teams

Requirements

  • Proven experience managing complex ER cases in a unionised, regulated or high-risk environment
  • Strong working knowledge of UK employment law
  • Skilled in conducting investigations and writing clear, structured reports
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to challenge, influence and build trust
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • High level of organisation and ability to manage competing priorities
  • Calm, resilient and able to handle sensitive situations with professionalism
  • Competent user of Microsoft Office and HR systems
  • CIPD Level 5 (qualified or working towards)
  • CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test (required prior to start)
  • Ability to provide a 3-year employment history for vetting
  • Ability to obtain and maintain an HPC site pass

What we offer

  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 9-day fortnight pattern
  • 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • 5% employer pension contributions
  • Life assurance scheme
  • Company sick pay
  • Industry-leading Employee Benefits Platform with lifestyle savings & retail discounts
  • Reward and Recognition programme
  • Employee Assistance Programme supporting health & wellbeing, with access to online GP
  • A strong focus on training, career progression and professional development
  • guaranteed 8.5% monthly bonus
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