Overview
We’re looking for two passionate and experienced professionals to join our national Construction Safety Team as SHEW (Safety, Health, Environment, and Wellbeing) Advisors. 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 across England.
We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background, identity, or lived experience. The Environment Agency values diversity, champions inclusion, and reflects the communities we serve.
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
Qualifications – Minimum Requirements
* 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
* Strong background in construction safety
* 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)
Practical Details
The role requires regular travel to construction sites for audits and site‑based assurance activities. It offers flexible working hours and the possibility of further professional development. The successful candidates will ideally be based in the East or Southeast of England.
Full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support your incident role.
Contact
Please refer to the attached candidate information pack for more details. For an informal chat about the role, contact Jason Hanson (Jason.hanson@environment-agency.gov.uk).
Interviews will be conducted on MS Teams, starting the week commencing 24th November.
Ready to take the next step? Apply now and help us build a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future.
Role specific license requirement: Full UK Driving Licence.
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