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 help shape safer, healthier, and more sustainable construction practices across the organisation and wider industry.
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
Responding to incidents is a central part of the role. You will be required to have an incident role and be available to respond to or provide business continuity support during an incident. Incident response work may attract additional payment and offers opportunities for further career development. Full training and flexible working arrangements will be available to support this role.
Experience and Qualifications
Minimum criteria
* 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 Details
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Regular travel to construction sites for audits and assurance activities
* Office/home working mix with flexible working hours
* Ideal base locations: East or Southeast England
Recruitment Process and Contact
Interviews will be conducted on MS Teams in the week commencing 24 November. For more information about the role, refer to the attached candidate information pack. For an informal chat, contact Jason Hanson at Jason.hanson@environment-agency.gov.uk.
The Environment Agency is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and offers a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability. We welcome flexible working patterns and job-sharing requests.
If you are applying from the Civil Service, please note that the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant if appointed. If you are unsure of your status, contact your HR Team.
Additional Information
We also reserve the right to engage with suppliers on government frameworks. AI can support applications, but all examples must be truthful and taken from your own experience. Plagiarism may lead to withdrawal of the application.
Competenсies and Examples
These competencies are assessed as part of the application process. You will be asked to describe time-based examples during interviews.
* Builds and Sustains Relationships
* Achieves Results
* Influences and Persuades Others
* Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Location notes and example postings for other roles are listed separately on the careers site.
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