Overview
We’re proud to be part of the Environment Agency — an organisation that values diversity, champions inclusion, and reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background, identity, or lived experience.
We’re looking for two passionate and experienced professionals to join our national Construction Safety Team as SHEW Advisors. If you’re ready to make a real impact on the safety, health, environment, and wellbeing of major infrastructure projects across England, this could be your next career move. These full-time roles sit within our Capital/Construction team, which sets SHEW standards and assures them through a robust audit and inspection programme. You’ll play a key part in shaping safer, healthier, and more sustainable construction practices — not just within our organisation, but across the wider industry.
As a SHEW Advisor, you’ll be a trusted expert and role model, helping to raise standards and drive continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
* Conduct audits and inspections of construction sites and delivery partners
* Produce clear, actionable reports and follow up on findings
* Provide technical advice across construction, and maintenance activities
* Support incident investigations and embedding lessons learned
* Develop and deliver training and awareness tools
* Lead on specialist SHEW topics and contribute to strategic SHEW projects
* Support framework communities of practice and promote best practice
Responding to incidents is a central part of the role. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to or provide business continuity support during an incident. Supporting incident response may attract an additional payment and supports career development by exposing you to other parts of the business. Full training and flexible working arrangements will be available to support your incident role.
Team and Working Environment
You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that works closely with delivery partners and internal colleagues to ensure SHEW standards are not only met — but exceeded. We collaborate with our supply chain and wider construction industry to develop and share best practice.
Experience and Skills
Essential Experience and Qualifications
* Proven health, safety, and wellbeing experience in construction delivery projects
* NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction Certificate (UK)
* Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IOSH or IIRSM), ideally Chartered or working towards
Essential Skills
* A strong background in construction safety
* A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
* Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to build rapport, influence stakeholders, and translate complex safety requirements into practical guidance
* Confidence in reviewing and improving ways of working to ensure consistent application of SHEW legislation and best practice
Desirable Skills
* Experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis
* Familiarity with behavioural safety approaches
* Working knowledge of digital safety tools and reporting platforms
* Stakeholder engagement across complex frameworks
* Professional accreditation or chartership (e.g. GradIOSH, CMIOSH)
Role Requirements
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Regular travel to construction sites to undertake audits and health, safety, and wellbeing assurance activities
* Office/home working mix with flexible working hours; ideally based in the East or Southeast of England
Reward and Application Details
Interviews will be conducted on MS Teams in the week commencing 24 November. If you would like more information about the role, please refer to the attached candidate information pack or contact Jason Hanson at Jason.hanson@environment-agency.gov.uk. Ready to take the next step? Apply now and help us build a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future.
Other Information
We are fully committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. We guarantee an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria.
The Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body and operates within government frameworks for external recruitment needs. For more information about supplier options, please visit the Crown Commercial Service guidance.
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Competencies
1. Builds and Sustains Relationships
2. Achieves Results
3. Influences and Persuades Others
4. Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Each competency includes descriptions and application questions to guide your preparation. Links to additional resources are provided in the original description.
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