
Construction Safety, Health, Environment & Wellbeing (SHEW) Advisor - 32104
Environment Agency
The Role
Overview
Provide safety, health, environment and wellbeing advice, audits and incident support for construction projects.
Key Responsibilities
- shew leadership
- incident investigation
- report production
- technical advice
- site audits
- training development
Tasks
-Leading on specialist SHEW topics and contributing to strategic SHEW projects -Supporting framework communities of practice and promoting best practice -Supporting incident investigations and embedding lessons learned -Producing clear, actionable reports and following up on findings -Providing technical advice across construction, and maintenance activities -Conducting audits and inspections of construction sites and delivery partners -Developing and delivering training and awareness tools
Requirements
- nebosh
- chartered
- construction safety
- digital tools
- incident investigation
- behavioural safety
What You Bring
-A Strong background in construction safety -Professional accreditation or chartership (e.g. GradIOSH, CMIOSH) -CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection. -Confidence in reviewing and improving ways of working to ensure consistent application of SHEW legislation and best practice. -Proven health, safety, and wellbeing experience in construction delivery projects -You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer. -Familiarity with behavioural safety approaches -Experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis -Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IOSH or IIRSM), ideally Chartered or working towards -Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with an ability to build rapport, influence stakeholders, and translate complex safety requirements into practical guidance. -NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction Certificate (UK) -Working knowledge of digital safety tools and reporting platforms
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The Company
About Environment Agency
-Established to regulate and protect the environment, the agency plays a pivotal role in safeguarding natural resources. -With a mission to create a cleaner, healthier environment, it ensures proper management of water, waste, and air quality. -The agency works on diverse projects, from flood defense systems to energy-efficient infrastructure, enhancing public safety. -Key areas of specialization include water resources, marine protection, waste management, and sustainability in transport and utilities. -It operates across a broad spectrum of sectors, coordinating with governments and private entities to drive environmental improvements. -Notably, it manages complex flood risk programs and pollution control measures, often taking innovative approaches to problem-solving. -The agency is a cornerstone of the UK's environmental policies, ensuring compliance and setting benchmarks for future generations.
Sector Specialisms
Flood management
Waste management
Land pollution regulation
Water pollution regulation
Conservation
Water resources management
Inland rivers management
Estuaries management
Harbours management
Water abstraction licensing
Drinking water supply
Artificial irrigation
Hydro-electricity generation
Environmental regulation
Air quality regulation
Land quality regulation
Water quality regulation
Pollution incident response
Hazardous waste management
Fisheries regulation
Biodiversity management
Habitat restoration
Emergency response
Climate emergency adaptation
Sustainable development
Interview Process
-interviews via ms teams, week commencing 24 november
