Job Description
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.
Key Responsibilities
* Conducting audits and inspections of construction sites and delivery partners
* Producing clear, actionable reports and following up on findings
* Providing technical advice across construction and maintenance activities
* Supporting incident investigations and embedding lessons learned
* Developing and delivering training and awareness tools
* Leading on specialist SHEW topics and contributing to strategic SHEW projects
* Supporting framework communities of practice and promoting best practice
Incident Response
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and be available to respond or provide business continuity support during an incident. Supporting incident response may attract additional payment and facilitate further career development as it gives you the opportunity to see how other parts of the business work. Full training and flexible working arrangements will be available to support your incident role.
Experience & Skills Required
* 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 an 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)
Benefits & Working Conditions
The role requires regular travel to construction sites to undertake audits and health, safety and wellbeing assurance activities. This will be a mix of office and home working. Flexible working hours and opportunities to further professional development are offered. The successful candidates will ideally be based in the East or Southeast of England.
How to Apply
Interviews will be conducted on Microsoft Teams week commencing 24th November. For more information about the role, refer to the attached candidate information pack. For an informal chat, contact Jason Hanson (Jason.hanson@environment-agency.gov.uk). Apply now and help us build a safer, healthier and more sustainable future.
Competence Questions
Applicants will be asked to describe situations demonstrating the following competencies: Builds and Sustains Relationships, Achieves Results, Influences and Persuades Others, Takes Decisions and Solves Problems. Use the STAR technique in your responses. CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.
Other Information
Full UK driving licence required.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Flexible working and a Guaranteed Interview Policy for those with a disability are available.
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