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.
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.
Additional Incident Response Responsibility
The role requires you to be available to respond to incidents and provide business continuity support. Full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support your incident role, and an additional payment may be offered.
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).
Additional Information
The role requires regular travel to construction sites to undertake audits and site‑based SHEW assurance activities. A mix of office‑home working will be offered, along with flexible working hours and opportunities for further professional development. Preferred base is in the East or Southeast of England.
Interviews will be conducted on MS Teams week commencing 24th of November. For more information on the role, please refer to the attached candidate information pack or contact Jason Hanson (Jason.hanson@environment-agency.gov.uk).
Ready to take the next step? Apply now and help us build a safer, healthier and more sustainable future.
We are fully committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working arrangements. If you are supported by the Guaranteed Interview Policy for disability, an interview will be guaranteed for applicants meeting the minimum criteria.
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