Overview
We’re looking for two experienced SHEW Advisors to join the national Construction Safety Team. If you’re ready to make an impact on 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.
We’re 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.
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. Full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support your incident role.
Experience and 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
Essential Skills
* Strong background in construction safety
* Proactive, solutions-focused mindset
* Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with 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
* The role requires regular travel to construction sites to undertake audits and health, safety, and wellbeing assurance activities
* Office/home working mix with flexible working hours
* Ideally based in the East or Southeast of England
* Interviews will be conducted on MS Teams week commencing 24 November
Additional Information
The Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and support flexible working patterns, including job share. We guarantee an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. For any questions about the role, contact Jason Hanson at Jason.hanson@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified, applications may be withdrawn.
Competencies
1. Builds and Sustains Relationships
In this role, you’ll work with internal teams and external partners. Your ability to build trust, influence others, and navigate complex interpersonal dynamics is essential to driving improvements in safety, health, environment, and wellbeing.
2. Aches Results
Delivers results with personal effectiveness, resilience, and commitment in a construction safety context.
3. Influences and Persuades Others
You’ll need to engage others to adopt SHEW standards and drive meaningful change.
4. Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Make informed decisions during audits, inspections, and incident investigations in dynamic environments.
Please note: CVs or other documents attached to applications will not be assessed for selection. You may be asked to provide STAR-based examples during the interview process. Further information can be found in the EA Capability Dictionary.
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