Job Title: SHEW Advisor – Construction Safety (Temporary, Two Positions)
Location: East or Southeast England (based in the region, with regular travel to construction sites)
The Environment Agency is proud to be part of a diverse, inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone, irrespective 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.
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
Experience/Skills Required
* 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
* 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)
Additional Information
Regular travel to construction sites is required for audits and on‑site assurance activities. The role offers a mix of office/home working, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional development. Interviews will take place on MS Teams week commencing 24th of November.
Ready to take the next step? Apply now and help us build a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future.
Contact
For an informal chat about the role, contact Jason Hanson at Jason.hanson@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Equal Opportunities
The Environment Agency is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job sharing. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support candidates with a disability.
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