Farnham, Reading, Wallingford, Canterbury, Tonbridge, West Malling, Ipswich, Norwich, Chelmsford, Colchester, Ely, Brampton, Peterborough, Lincoln,Shrewsbury, Tewkesbury, Nottingham, Fradley, Birmingham, Kettering, KidderminsterChichester, Eastleigh, Pevensey, Romsey, Rye, Worthing.
Staff Grade 5
About the role:
We haveafantasticopportunity within our Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HSW) ServiceforConstructionHealth, Safety & WellbeingAdvisors.
You will work within the Capital/Constructionteam andwill primarily undertake auditsand inspectionsof our constructiondelivery partnersto ensure good standardsaremaintained.
We work closely with colleaguesanddelivery partnerstodefine and develop standardsandprovidetechnical advice. We undertake a programme of auditsandinspectionsto ensure these standards areeffectively implemented. If something goes wrong, we provide technical support forinvestigationsand ensure lessons areshared and embedded. We collaborate with our supply chain and wider construction industry to developand share best practice.
The role requires travel to construction sites to undertake audits and will be a mix of office / home based and construction site-based health, safety, and wellbeing assurance activities.You can be based at any one of the locations listed.
Key accountabilities will include:
* Completing construction site audits and inspections, including reporting and follow upactions.
* Providingtechnical advice on topics associated with design, construction, and maintenance.
* Supportingincidentinvestigationsandassociated learning.
* Influencingourdeliverypartners to continuously improve their performance.
* Ensuringrelevantstandards,guidanceandtraining remainup to date.
* Creating training and awareness tools and deliver these to the business.
At all timesyou’llrole-model theHSWbehaviours andgoodpractice that we expect of our colleaguesand partners.
Everyone starting in this role will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support needed. As part of your comprehensive induction, you will be provided with all the equipmentrequiredfor your role.
Your skills and abilities in building rapport with your customers and peers, through clear and persuasive communication (both oral and written) is a vital attribute. You will be comfortablereviewing and improving ways of working to enable a consistent understanding and application ofH&Slegislationand best practice indesign,planningandconstructiondelivery.
Experience/SkillsRequired
Essential:
* A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.
* A minimum of 3 years' experience in any of these fields; construction, civil engineering, refurbishment and maintenance of assets, mechanical and electrical works.
* Qualified to at leastNEBOSHHealth and SafetyManagement forConstructionCertificate(UK)levelorequivalent.
Desirable:
* Membership ofarelevant professional institution such as IOSH or IIRSM,(ideally Chartered or working towards).
What We Offer You:
* A salary of £43,198.
* Generous Pension: Secure your future with our excellent pension scheme.
* Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 27 days holiday (increasing to maximum of 30 days) + 8 bank holidays, with options for flexible working.
* Career Growth & Comprehensive Training: Benefit from structured development, mentorship, and continuous learning.
* Impactful Work: Directly contribute to protecting and enhancing the environment, making a real difference.
* Inclusive Culture: Join a supportive team that values diversity and collaboration.
* Extra Perks: Paid environmental outcomes days, and comprehensive leave schemes (maternity, paternity, adoption).
Why Choose the Environment Agency?
Join the UK's largest environmental organisation and be part of a team that tackles national challenges head-on. We are committed to achieving tangible results, from implementing industry regulations to restoring polluted water bodies. We invest in our people, providing tailored training, equipment, and a collaborative community where your contributions truly matter.
The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. Wedon’tjust talk about diversity; we seek it, embraceitand live it, for the benefit of our staff, ourcommunitiesand our environment.
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We willmaintaina reserve list for6months and may offer similar roles at other locations linked to this position.
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Closing Date: Monday 16th March 2026.
Interviews: WC Monday 13th April 2026.
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