SHEA‑Safety, Health & Environmental Advisor
Base: Home based, covering South region, with regional offices in South Brent, Yeovil, Bristol, Leighton Buzzard, Basingstoke and Watton - working Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week.
We are looking for SHEA Advisors who will provide essential support to operational teams in a Social Housing environment, undertaking construction‑related refurbishment programs across the South.
Your role will focus on challenging and continuously improving SHE performance through delivery of the company Safety Behaviour programme, driving SHE innovation and promoting positive SHEA messages. You will empower the operational team to take ownership of health, safety and environment matters.
Fast paced and progressive, our people take responsibility and thrive in an environment where they are trusted. The role involves a mix of working from home and travelling to sites within the Southern region; you will need a full UK driver’s licence and will travel within reasonable limits.
What’s in it for you?
* Attractive salary & benefits to suit you
* Company Car Scheme or Car Allowance
* 27 Days Holidays & BH (pro rata) – option to buy or sell holidays
* Company pension scheme – up to 7.5%
* Discounted Healthcare Scheme, Highstreet & lifestyle discounts including Taste card, a day paid volunteering per year, length of service awards and many more.
An outline of your responsibilities
* Site inspections against our H&S standards to ensure that the right level of governance and support is provided
* Assist in the development and ongoing review of the H&S for each project
* Support the identification and management of SHE risks, issues and opportunities
* Assist in the preparation and regular review of registers of legislation and standards, risk assessments, construction phase plans, environmental aspects/impacts registers, etc.
* Ensure effective communication regarding any incident or concern raised relating to Health, Safety and Environmental matters.
* Assist in any investigations relating to RIDDOR Reportable Accidents, Lost Time Accidents, High Potential Incidents and Environmental Incidents.
* Provide operations teams with support and guidance on accident reporting and investigation relating to minor accidents
* Support company management system changes and ensure they are implemented within your area of responsibility
* Continuously develop your own skills, knowledge and competence for the role by keeping up to date with knowledge on current SHE Legislation, Best Practices, current thinking on H&S practice and developments related to our business activities
About you
You should have experience within a construction health and safety role and hold a NEBOSH Construction certificate or similar, with a good understanding of relevant H&S legislation and industry standards. Experience in the social housing sector would be advantageous.
As a SHEA Advisor you will need to have excellent communication skills, a methodical approach and previous experience within a Construction setting, preferably within a Social Housing environment. You will have a good understanding of relevant H&S legislation and industry standards. A good level of computer skills is key.
A little bit about us
Novus Property Solutions is a dynamic, award‑winning property maintenance, refurbishment, compliance, and decarbonisation specialist with more than 700 colleagues in 19 locations across Great Britain.
We value people, and we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace that enables our people to bring their full selves to work. We encourage you to apply to the role even if you do not meet all the criteria.
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