Job Description
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.
Responsibilities
* Conducting audits and inspections of construction sites and delivery partners
* Producing clear, actionable reports and following up on findings
* Providing technical advice across construction and maintenance activities
* Supporting incident investigations and embedding lessons learned
* Developing and delivering training and awareness tools
* Leading on specialist SHEW topics and contributing to strategic SHEW projects
* Supporting framework communities of practice and promoting best practice
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. 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 as well as facilitating further career development. Full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support your incident role.
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. If something goes wrong, we provide technical support for investigations and ensure lessons are shared and embedded. We collaborate with our supply chain and wider construction industry to develop and share best practice.
Qualifications and Experience
* 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
* Strong background in construction safety
* Proactive, solutions‑focused mindset
* Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with an 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)
License Requirements
Full UK Driving Licence
Contact and Additional Information
The role requires regular travel to construction sites to undertake audits and assurance activities. It will be a mix of office/home working. The role also offers flexible working hours and opportunities for professional development. Successful candidates should ideally be based in the East or Southeast of England.
Interviews will be conducted on MS Teams week commencing 24th November.
For more information about the role, please refer to the attached candidate information pack. For an informal chat about the role, contact Jason Hanson at Jason.hanson@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Ready to take the next step? Apply now to help us build a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future.
Note: The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service; thus applicants are not Crown Servants and are not eligible for continuous service. For those currently working in local government or listed bodies, eligibility for continuity of employment may apply. Please contact your HR team for details.
We are committed to guaranteed interview for disability applicants whose application meets the minimum criteria.
Seniority Level
Associate
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
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