Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Advisor - Construction

ZipRecruiter; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A major defense contractor is looking for a Safety, Health & Environment Advisor in Barrow-in-Furness. This pivotal role involves providing advice on health and safety standards in a high hazard construction environment. A NEBOSH certificate is essential, with competitive salary and benefits including a pension scheme. The role supports the construction of nuclear-powered submarines and includes relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Qualifications

• Essential NEBOSH certifications in Health and Safety Management or equivalent.
• Desirable NEBOSH Environmental certification or equivalent.
• skilled in compliance auditing and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on Safety, Health and Environmental standards.
• Conduct compliance audits and report on construction activities.
• Lead key risk reduction projects.

Skills

NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction certificate

NEBOSH Environmental certificate

Compliance auditing skills

Investigative skills

Ability to provide advice in a high hazard environment

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

Overview

Job title: Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Advisor – Construction

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. This role is on site. Salary: Circa £45,000.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional interface with timely and consistent advice, support, coaching and governance of Safety, Health and Environmental standards and legislation to support the client’s construction projects.
• Provide Safety, Health and Environmental assurance through compliance auditing, inspection and reporting of Principal and sub-contractors Safety, Health and Environment arrangements and construction activities.
• Provide conventional Safety, Health and Environmental advice and assurance to the design and construction phases of major construction projects.
• Support, lead and deliver key risk reduction and improvement projects / activities.
• Conduct, as necessary, accident / incident investigations, ensuring comprehensive reports with root cause analysis.

Qualifications and Skills

• NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction certificate or NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent qualification (essential).
• NEBOSH Environmental certificate or Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment certificate or equivalent qualification (desirable).
• Ability to provide conventional health, safety and environmental advice to all levels within a high hazard construction environment.
• Professional interaction with Regulators, CDM duty holders as Client Safety, Health and Environmental representative.
• Compliance auditing, inspection and investigative skills.
• An understanding of assurance and application of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.

Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme.
• Employee share plans and an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts.
• Possible eligibility for an annual incentive.

Team and Role Context

The Safety, Health and Environment team supports the design and construction of new facilities that will enable the safe construction, test and delivery of Nuclear-powered Submarines. relocation support is available across all Submarine roles, subject to eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you will be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values thought, integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to ensure our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Security and Eligibility

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality, any you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform. All applicants must at a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Some roles require higher levels of Security Vetting which may require 5 to 10 years of continuous residence in the UK, depending on the vetting level.

Closing Date: 30 September 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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