Senior level: Associate
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
About the role
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 are 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.
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
Incident response is a central part of the role. You will be required to have an incident role and be available to respond or provide business continuity support during an incident. Full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support your incident role.
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 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)
Location and Hours
The role requires regular travel to construction sites to undertake audits and health, safety, and wellbeing assurance activities. It offers a mix of office/home working and flexible hours. The successful candidates will ideally be based in the East or Southeast of England.
Application Process
Interviews will be conducted on MS Teams starting the week commencing 24th of November.
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.
Other Important Information
The Environment Agency follows a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability. We also maintain our commitment to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, but all examples and statements must be truthful, factually accurate, and taken directly from your own experience.
Role Specific License Requirements
Full UK Driving Licence.
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Ready to take the next step? Apply now and help us build a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future.
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