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 play a key part in shaping safer, healthier, and more sustainable construction practices — not just within our organisation, but 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 make yourself available to respond to or provide business continuity support during an incident. Supporting incident response may attract an additional payment and offers opportunities for career development. Full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support your incident role.
Team and Purpose
You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that works closely with delivery partners and internal colleagues to ensure SHEW standards are not only met — but exceeded. We provide technical support for investigations and collaborate with our supply chain and wider construction industry to develop and share best practice.
Experience / Skills
To succeed in this role, 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
* 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 is required. Travel to construction sites is regular to undertake audits and site-based assurance activities. The role offers flexible working patterns and the opportunity for professional development. Ideally based in the East or Southeast of England.
Interviews
Interviews will be conducted on MS Teams in the week commencing 24 November.
Additional Information
If you would like more information about the role, please refer to the attached candidate information pack. For an informal chat about the role, please 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 (Examples and Application Questions) will be used for interview selection. See the candidate guidance in the EA Capability Dictionary for reference.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working arrangements, including job share. A Guaranteed Interview Policy is in place to support applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria.
Legal and Policy Notes
The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service. If applying from the Civil Service, you may not be eligible for continuous service. For information on continuous service and redundancy, contact your HR team. We cannot engage with the market directly for recruitment purposes; see government guidance for suppliers if interested in framework opportunities.
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