Shape the future. Drive change. Build safer.
Are you passionate about safety, health, and environmental excellence?
At Wates Construction, we’re on the lookout for a forward-thinking Senior SHE Advisor to join our dynamic team. We work across multiple sectors, pushing boundaries in design, delivery, and sustainability — and we’re looking for someone just as passionate about excellence and innovation in health, safety, and environmental leadership.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a key member of our SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) function, you’ll provide expert support, advice, and coaching at a regional business level. You’ll work closely with Business Unit Directors, Operations Directors, and supply chain peers to ensure our SHE policy is not only understood—but actively embedded in everything we do.
As our Senior SHE Advisor you will:
* Championing SHE standards across multiple projects and regions.
* Coaching project leads and regional leadership on risk identification and mitigation.
* Leading investigations into incidents and guiding teams on best-practice techniques.
* Reviewing project RAMS and plans to ensure they’re robust and fit for purpose.
* Promoting the use of Airsweb for incident reporting and action tracking.
* Supporting bids and pre-construction planning with a strong focus on risk awareness.
* Building a network within the regional supply chain to influence SHE deployment.
* Presenting SHE dashboards and incident analysis at regional board meetings.
WHAT WE OFFER
* Competitive salary & profit share scheme
* Flexible working
* Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade)
* Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)
* Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more…
* Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression.
* Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity.