About the Environment Agency
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.
Key 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 embed 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.
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.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
Essential Skills
* Strong background in construction safety.
* Proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
* Excellent communication skills (oral and written), 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).
Additional Information
Regular travel to construction sites for audits and assurance activities is required. The role offers flexible working hours and the opportunity to further professional development. Candidates will ideally be based in the East or Southeast of England.
Contact
For more information about the role, please refer to the attached candidate information pack. For an informal chat, contact Jason Hanson at Jason.hanson@environment-agency.gov.uk.
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