Safety, Health & Environmental Advisor

SHEA - Safety, Health & Environmental Advisor
Location: Travel across the South (regional offices in South Brent, Yeovil, Bristol, Leighton Buzzard, Basingstoke, and Watton)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week)

Our client is looking for a proactive and experienced SHEA Advisor to join their team, supporting construction-related refurbishment projects within a social housing environment across the South of England.

This role plays a crucial part in promoting a positive health, safety, and environmental culture through on-site engagement, support, and delivery of the company's behavioural safety programme. You will work closely with operational teams, driving safety standards, identifying risk, and encouraging best practice.

• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with internal and external health & safety standards

• Support operational teams with project-specific health & safety planning and documentation

• Identify and manage SHE risks, opportunities, and issues on active projects

• Assist with the creation and review of key documentation, including risk assessments, construction phase plans, and environmental impact registers

• Respond to and support investigations into incidents including RIDDOR-reportable accidents, lost time incidents, and near misses

• Promote clear and effective communication around safety concerns, actions, and improvements

• Ensure any updates to SHEQ systems or legislation are implemented effectively

• Continuously maintain up-to-date knowledge of SHE legislation and industry best practices

• Competitive salary and benefits

• Company car scheme or car allowance

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (option to buy/sell additional days)

• Company pension scheme (up to 7.5%)

• Access to a range of employee benefits including healthcare discounts, high street savings, paid volunteering day, and service awards

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a health & safety role within construction

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent (essential)

• Strong understanding of H&S legislation and construction industry standards

• Previous experience within the social housing sector is desirable

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider team

• Competent with digital systems (training will be provided on internal platforms)

• Full UK driving licence required, with willingness to travel within the South region

This is a hybrid role offering the flexibility of home working while ensuring you maintain visibility across key project sites. Travel will be regional and manageable, with a focus on planning your week efficiently.