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Trainee Safety, Health and Environmental Advisor
Vistry Group
Support SHE compliance and safety management across Vistry construction sites.
8d ago
Entry-level
Full Time
Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
4,587 Employees
Service Specialisms
Housebuilding
Property development
Affordable housing partnerships
Mixed tenure homes
Partnership working
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Affordable Housing
Sustainable Home Construction
Community Regeneration
Build-to-Rent Projects
Role
What you would be doing
she audits
incident investigation
data reporting
method review
cdm compliance
subcontractor management
- Ensure that the Site Manager is advised if the project is not achieving Vistry Group SHE standards and further advise the Operations Director, Business Unit Managing Director, Regional Environmental Advisor, Group Environmental Manager and Group SHE Director, as appropriate.
- Where working practices pose a significant risk to safety, health or the environment, ensure that the unsafe operation is stopped, that site and business unit management are informed immediately and provide the appropriate support, advice and assistance in identifying and implementing the necessary remedial actions.
- Support the business in measuring and monitoring performance against the Group and Divisional Sustainability Route Maps.
- Identify areas/operations that require specific safety, health and/or environmental instructions and organise and undertake this instruction on site, as required.
- Proactively drive and promote the Vistry Group’s behavioural approach through site visits, management meetings and forums.
- Communicate effectively with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regarding the Health and Safety Policy and all relevant inspections, accidents and incidents. Ensure that relevant accidents and dangerous occurrences are reported promptly to the Business Unit Directors, Group SHE Director and the HSE as required.
- Support the successful implementation of the Group’s ActivSHEQ database through promotion and of the system at site level and input of data required by an SHE Advisor in accordance with company guidance and timescales.
- Facilitate the implementation of policies and procedures within business units to help reduce risk and support a positive SHE culture.
- Ensure, by instructions, advice, information and training, that projects are being carried out to meet Vistry Group SHE standards.
- Maintain a dynamic and driven approach to promoting and supporting SHE across the Group.
- Provide suitable safety, health and environmental information to the business in the form of staff briefings, annual update forums, workshops, presentations, etc. and support and participate in any company induction programmes, as appropriate.
- Assist business units in closing out all incident investigations promptly and completely. Ensure all investigation recommendations are implemented.
- Provide specialist support through advice and guidance for the completion of pre-qualification and tender documentation.
- Provide feedback on the effectiveness of Group SHE Management Systems and any improvements necessary.
- Carry out a formal SHE reviews on all sites, on a monthly basis as a minimum, to ensure compliance with the Vistry Group SHE Policies, Standards and legislation. Ensure that all reviews are thorough, factually based, independent and show a truthful reflection of site conditions and compliance with Vistry Group Standards. All formal reviews must include a review of forward planning for up and coming works for at least, but not limited to four weeks. Where practicable, carry out informal interim site visits to offer support, advice and guidance to site teams once minimal review requirements have been met (this will include cross over visits to other sites and/or other regions as directed by the Regional SHE Manager)
- Ensure induction instructions are reviewed every month for relevance to current operations and ensure they are effectively carried out on each project.
- Promote Vistry Group as a business which effectively manages SHE, through communications with relevant external professionals, e.g. legislative authorities and industry associations, forums, etc.
- Actively support the business units as an Advisor in regular SHE Management Reviews, to assess and improve performance. Support the business in planning reviewing and achieving SHE objectives.
- Assist site management in preparing the construction SHE Plans prior to a project commencing and review them at each monthly safety, health and environmental review to plan for future activities.
- Assist project teams in the review of high-risk contractors’ method statements, provide any assistance required in assessing other method statements and monitor the implementation of the same on site.
- Identify the roles and responsibilities of Vistry Group in respect of the CDM Regulations for each project and agree a course of action with the Business Manager and Site Manager to satisfy these requirements.
- Liaise with Business Unit Managers on a project’s safety, health and environmental standards.
- Assist in the collation of SHE information for monthly reports and input the relevant information into the Vistry Group database.
- Provide information in the form of instructions, Best Practice Guidance, Codes of Practice, Information Sheets etc., and ensure site teams are provided with Group communications on safe working practices and alerts.
- Assist business units in the performance management of subcontractors.
- Support SHE line management in the implementation of all Group SHE Standards and report any issues arising on site or within business units which may have an impact on SHE compliance and/or SHE resource requirements.
- Promptly investigate all safety, health and environmental accidents/incidents as required by legislation and best practice, in accordance with company guidance and timescales. Make known and discuss any significant findings/recommendations throughout Vistry Group.
What you bring
nebosh
she
chartered
housebuilding
construction
- Minimum of NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent
- Experience in a SHE role
- Member of a Professional Body, progressing to Chartered status
- Experience in housebuilding
- Experience in the construction industry
- Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
- Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
- Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
- Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
- Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...
- Share save and share incentive schemes
- Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
- Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
- Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- 2 Volunteering days per annum
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Company
Overview
£3.78 bn
Revenue in 2024
Reported revenue as part of the FTSE 250, reflecting the company's strong financial performance.
17,500 homes
Annual homes built
Constructs approximately 17,500 new homes annually across the UK, with significant focus on affordability.
- Launched following the merger of Bovis Homes and Galliford Try’s housing arm in January 2020.
- Operates three retail brands—Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, Countryside Homes—and a B2B Partnerships arm.
- Known for timber-frame manufacturing via Vistry Works, boosting quality, speed, and carbon performance.
- Typical projects include mixed-tenure neighbourhoods with schools, parks, orchards, and community facilities.
- Completed major schemes like Meridian Water regeneration and Countryside Partnerships integration in 2022.
- Do the right thing – our ethos applied across all operations
- Integrity, Caring and Quality – our values, striving for sustainable improvement
- Building Better Together – our One Vistry culture, embedding purpose and values
- A culture where you can build something brilliant, with progression for everyone and proactive improvement
- Trust and celebration of teams, creating an environment where everyone can bring their true selves and face challenges together
- Focus on rewards, career progression and personal fulfilment as recognition for a job well done
42% Emissions Reduction
Scope 1 & 2 Emissions Cut
Achieved a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using a 2022 baseline.
51.6% Reduction
Scope 3 Emissions per m²
Reduced Scope 3 emissions intensity by 51.6% per m² of completed housing by 2030, using a 2022 baseline.
97% Waste Diversion
Construction Waste Recycling
97% of non-hazardous construction waste was diverted from landfill in 2023, with 6.34 tonnes per 100 m².
5.3% Emissions Drop
Scope 1 & 2 Progress
Reduced absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 5.3% between 2021 and 2023, though with an 8.8% rebound in 2023.
- Modern timber-framed offsite construction to reduce GHG, costs and environmental impact
- Carbon Action Plan updated post-merger; full transition plan due September 2024
- Low-carbon heating systems (e.g., air source heat pumps) installed across multiple developments
- 185 zero-carbon ready homes at Tolgus and 54 AECB Passivhaus-lite homes at North Whiteley handed over; 310 net-zero-carbon (regulated energy) homes at Kenilworth
August 2024
Joined Stonewall’s Diversity Champions
The company became a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme, demonstrating commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion and equality.
Gold Award
Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Recognized for active support of the Armed Forces community, achieving the highest accolade in 2019.
November 2023
Partnered with Black Professionals In Construction
Collaboration aimed at enhancing ethnic minority representation and career development in construction.
Over 100
Trained mental health first-aiders
Committed to mental health awareness with over 100 employees trained to provide initial support.
- Employee Engagement Survey gathers feedback on D&I, informing positive change
- Four employee networks: Women’s Network; REACH (Race, Ethnicity And Cultural Heritage); Pride; Accessibility Allies
- Reverse‑mentoring programme connecting senior leaders with minority‑group colleagues
- All employees complete ‘Diversity and Inclusion Essentials’ e‑learning via Vistry Learn
- Signatory of Armed Forces Covenant and Social Mobility Pledge; BuildForce & Salute My Job partnerships
- ‘Time to Talk’ sessions supporting mental‑health dialogue
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