Introduction
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.
Position Overview
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. As a SHEW Advisor, you’ll be a trusted expert and role model, helping to raise standards and drive continuous improvement. In this role, you’ll be working with a wide range of people — from internal teams to external construction partners. Your ability to build trust, influence others, and navigate complex interpersonal dynamics is essential to driving improvements in safety, health, environment, and wellbeing.
Key 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 this role. You will be required to have an incident role and be available to respond to or provide business continuity support during an incident. Further training and alternative working arrangements will support your incident role.
Experience and Skills Required
* 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 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)
Working Conditions
The role requires regular travel to construction sites to undertake audits and construction site‑based health, safety and wellbeing assurance activities. The role blends office/home working, offers flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional development. The successful candidates will ideally be based in the East or Southeast of England.
Interview Process
Interviews will be conducted on MS Teams week commencing 24th of November.
Contact
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Jason Hanson on Jason.hanson@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Additional Information
Full UK Driving Licence required.
We are committed to diversity and inclusive workforce. Flexible working patterns and job share options are available. Guaranteed interview policy for applicants with a disability is in place.
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