Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Advisor

Description

The principal function of this position is to champion a proactive safety, health and environmental culture across all project site operations and management by providing expert guidance, and support. The SHE Advisor will work collaboratively with site teams, leadership, and stakeholders advising on legislative requirements and adherence to company standards, enabling the business to make continuous improvement in safety performance and environmental stewardship.

Collaborate across UK business units-including Accounts, HR, design/technical, sales/marketing, drilling, monitoring, and environmental services to build strong cross-functional relationships to support financial objectives.

• Provide expert guidance on relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation, site arrangements and standards, while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of SHE hazards and control measures.
• Develop and delivering training to employees on safety procedures, hazard awareness, and best practices.
• Ensuring that quality control processes are in place to maintain standards and minimise risks.
• Preparing reports and recommendations to identify and highlight SHE performance gaps, identify root causes and advise on corrective actions.
• Liaise with the company auditors and ensure execution of corrective actions.
• Environmental Management: Implementing and monitoring environmental management systems, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and promoting sustainable practices.
• Provide consistent and accurate HSE advice to employees
• Investigating workplace, SHE incidents and events
• Administer IMS procedures and ensure objectives and targets are met.
• Conduct regular SHE inspections and audits across UK project sites, head office and yard facilities to ensure compliance with safety regulations and policies.
• Ensure corrective actions are taken, and learning opportunities identified and shared.
• Identifying potential hazards, assessing risks, and developing control measures to mitigate those risks.
• Produce and communicate safety alerts following incidents to promote learning and prevention
• Assist in the development of the Integrated Management System
• Supporting managers in implementing safety initiatives.
• Creating, updating, and ensuring the implementation of safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Encouraging a proactive safety culture among employees and management.

Requirements

The role is predominately site based (circa) 3 days per week and you will be expected to travel throughout UK as required. The remaining (circa) 2 days you will work out of our UK head office in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire.

• Demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness, capable of working independently and as a part of a team.
• Competent in Microsoft Office package
• Ability to lead by/set a good example
• Flexibility to travel across UK to visit our project sites, WJ and yard facilities.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret technical data and regulations
• Strong presentation and report writing capabilities, with high standard of written English
• High quality standards, e.g. attention to detail
• Professional qualification e.g. Tech IOSH and Level 3 NEBOSH General/NVQ.
• Proficient telephone manner and experience liaising with staff at all organisational levels.
• Extensive experience in a civil engineering environment with solid grasp of SHE regulations and site practices
• Excellent communicator and interpersonal skills. both written and verbal, including confident client-facing engagement.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in the construction industry is essential, with proven competence in supporting projects and teams
• Proven ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise tasks effectively
• Full UK Driving License
• Holds valid CSCS Safety Professional card

Benefits

2. SALARY: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum + Car + Generous Benefits (see below)

Working Conditions

• Profit Related Bonus: A profit related annual bonus will be payable in December if WJ meets its profit targets
• Pension: Automatically enrolled into the WJ Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme. Contributions are made at 5% for both employee (minimum) and employer (maximum).
• Group Life Insurance: Automatically included in the WJ Death in Service Group Insurance at 3 times salary after 6-month probation period
• Gym Membership: Exclusive, discounted access to thousands of gyms, pools and spas with just one pass via our fitness partner, Hussle
• Private Healthcare: At six months of service, Automatically enrolled into Westfield Health Cash Plan for Specialist Consultations & Diagnostics, Scanning Service (MRI, CT & PET Scans), Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments (Physiotherapy, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy and Osteopathy)
• Company car: Company car (available for personal use) with a monthly rental value

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance