Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Advisor

Overview

Drive proactive safety, health & environmental culture on UK project sites.

Key Responsibilities

• risk assessment
• incident investigation
• safety training
• policy development
• audit liaison
• environmental management

Tasks

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

Requirements

• 5+ years
• cscs card
• nebosh
• iosh
• microsoft office
• driving license

What You Bring

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. -Strong presentation and report writing capabilities, with high standard of written English -High quality standards, e.g. attention to detail -Full UK Driving License -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 -Demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness, capable of working independently and as a part of a team. -Holds valid CSCS Safety Professional card -Analytical mindset with ability to interpret technical data and regulations -Professional qualification e.g. Tech IOSH and Level 3 NEBOSH General/NVQ. -Extensive experience in a civil engineering environment with solid grasp of SHE regulations and site practices -Flexibility to travel across UK to visit our project sites, WJ and yard facilities. -Proven ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise tasks effectively -Proficient telephone manner and experience liaising with staff at all organisational levels. -Competent in Microsoft Office package -Ability to lead by/set a good example

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Benefits

Working Conditions 2. SALARY: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum + Car + Generous Benefits (see below) -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) -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). -Company car: Company car (available for personal use) with a monthly rental value -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

About Wj Uk

-Founded in 1981, WJ UK evolved from traditional groundwater expertise into a turnkey groundwater‑control powerhouse. -Rooted in Hertfordshire, the firm expanded across the UK, Ireland and global WJ Group hubs to deliver projects worldwide. -Services span full lifecycle: design, drilling, pumping tests, groundwater treatment, in‑tunnel probing and permanent dewatering systems. -Specialist in sectors like infrastructure, ports & marine, railways and water‑supply works, bringing technical depth to each domain. -Known for deploying cutting‑edge technology and heavy‑duty rigs on complex urban and large‑scale civil engineering sites. -Its standout legacy includes high‑profile projects underground—Crossrail, HS2 and Channel Tunnel Rail Link—showcasing technical prowess.

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