Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Advisor - Construction

ZipRecruiter; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Advisor for construction projects in Barrow-in-Furness. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety standards, conducting audits, and providing expert advice throughout the project lifecycle. Candidates should have relevant Nebosh certifications and experience in high-hazard environments. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including a pension scheme and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working options

Employee assistance

Cycle2work

Discounts

Eligibility for annual incentive

Qualifications

• Nebosh Health and Safety Management for Construction or equivalent required.
• Experience in high-hazard environments is essential.
• Skills in compliance auditing and investigation are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and governance for Safety, Health, and Environmental standards.
• Conduct compliance audits and inspections.
• Lead risk reduction and improvement projects.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Compliance Auditing

Risk Reduction

Investigation Skills

Education

Nebosh Health and Safety Management for Construction certificate

Nebosh General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Nebosh Environmental certificate

IEMA certificate

Job description

Job Description

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

Location: Barrow-in-Furness (On-site)

Salary: Circa £45,000

What you’ll be doing:

1. Provide professional advice, support, coaching, and governance of Safety, Health, and Environmental standards and legislation for construction projects.
2. Ensure Safety, Health, and Environmental assurance through compliance auditing, inspection, and reporting of Principal and sub-contractors' arrangements and activities.
3. Offer conventional Safety, Health, and Environmental advice during design and construction phases of major projects.
4. Support, lead, and deliver risk reduction and improvement projects/activities.
5. Conduct accident/incident investigations with comprehensive reports and root cause analysis.

Your skills and experiences:

• Essential: Nebosh Health and Safety Management for Construction certificate or Nebosh General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, or equivalent qualification.
• Desirable: Nebosh Environmental certificate or IEMA certificate.
• Ability to provide health, safety, and environmental advice across all levels in a high-hazard environment.
• Experience interacting professionally with regulators and CDM duty holders.
• Skills in compliance auditing, inspection, and investigation.
• Understanding of assurance processes and Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.

Benefits:

Includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, Share Incentive Plan, flexible working options, employee assistance, Cycle2work, and discounts. Eligibility for an annual incentive may also apply.

The SHE Team:

Join a site-based team dedicated to ensuring safety, health, and compliance in our facilities and projects, including the construction of nuclear-powered submarines. We offer relocation support for eligible roles.

Why BAE Systems?

Make a real difference in an inclusive culture that values integrity and merit. We welcome diverse candidates, including women, minorities, people with disabilities, and those from underrepresented communities.

If you have a health condition that may affect your assessment performance, discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter. Many roles require security and export control clearances, including a Baseline Personnel Security Standard and potentially higher security vetting depending on the role.

Application Details:

Closing Date: 28th May 2025. Early applications are encouraged as we may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.