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.
Key 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 what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to or provide business continuity support during an incident.
Qualifications and Experience
* 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
* Strong background in construction safety
* Proactive, solutions focused mindset
* Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and 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
* Experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis (desirable)
* Familiarity with behavioural safety approaches (desirable)
* Working knowledge of digital safety tools and reporting platforms (desirable)
* Stakeholder engagement across complex frameworks (desirable)
* Professional accreditation or chartership (e.g. GradIOSH, CMIOSH) (desirable)
Contact
If you would like more information about the role, please contact Jason Hanson at Jason.hanson@environment-agency.gov.uk.
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