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 — within our organisation and across the 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. Supporting incident response may attract additional payment and support further career development. Full training and flexible working arrangements will be provided to support the incident role.
Experience/skills required
To succeed, you must meet the minimum qualification 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
* 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 required
* Regular travel to construction sites for audits and assurance activities
* Office/home working mix with flexible hours
* Ideal base locations: East or Southeast of England
Application process and information
Interviews will be conducted on MS Teams 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
Ready to take the next step? Apply now and help us build a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future.
Competencies and succession
Roles include assessed competencies with application questions and notes. Please note:
* CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection
* Answers will be used for interview selection; consider using the STAR technique
* Demonstrate how your experience aligns with role competencies
Competencies include building relationships, achieving results, influencing and persuading others, and taking decisions and solving problems. Details and examples are provided in the candidate information pack.
Other information
The Environment Agency is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and to flexible working patterns, including job share. We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with disabilities. We utilise government frameworks for external recruitment. For information on becoming a supplier through the Crown Commercial Service, visit government guidance.
Artificial intelligence note: AI can support your application, but all examples must be truthful and from your own experience. Plagiarism may lead to withdrawal of an application or disciplinary action for internal candidates.
Roles and locations
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Location notes and additional job postings within the Environment Agency site are provided for reference only.
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