Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Advisor – Construction

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Cartmel Fell; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Advisor in construction, focusing on ensuring compliance and safety standards. You will provide critical support for projects including Nuclear-powered Submarines, manage risk, and implement key health and safety strategies. Comprehensive benefits package offered, including a competitive pension scheme and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan

Employee assistance programmes

Cycle2work scheme

Discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Relocation support

Qualifications

• Essential: Nebosh Health and Safety Management for Construction.
• Desirable: Nebosh Environmental certificate or equivalent.
• Skills in compliance auditing and communication in high hazard environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice, support, and governance for Safety, Health, and Environmental standards.
• Conduct compliance auditing, inspection, and reporting.
• Lead risk reduction initiatives and investigations.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Compliance Auditing

Investigative Skills

Communication with Regulators

Education

Nebosh Health and Safety Management for Construction certificate

Nebosh Environmental certificate

Job description

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

Location:
Barrow-in-Furness. This role is on site

Salary:
Circa £45,000

What you’ll be doing:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Offer conventional Safety, Health and Environmental advice and assurance during the design and construction phases of major projects.
4. Support, lead, and deliver key risk reduction and improvement projects/activities.
5. Conduct accident/incident investigations, ensuring comprehensive reports with root cause analysis.

Your skills and experiences:

1. Nebosh Health and Safety Management for Construction certificate or Nebosh General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent qualification (essential).
2. Nebosh Environmental certificate or Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment certificate or equivalent qualification (desirable).
3. Ability to provide health, safety, and environmental advice to all levels within a high hazard construction environment.
4. Professional interaction with Regulators, CDM duty holders, and Client Safety, Health and Environmental representatives.
5. Compliance auditing, inspection, and investigative skills.
6. Understanding of assurance and application of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, a company-contributed Share Incentive Plan, and access to flexible working, employee assistance programmes, Cycle2work, and discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Safety, Health and Environment team:

Join a site-based team committed to maintaining safety, health, and compliance across our facilities and projects. Support the design and construction of new facilities for the safe construction, testing, and delivery of Nuclear-powered Submarines. Relocation support is available for eligible roles.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values thought, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfill your potential. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and accommodate reasonable adjustments for assessments. Note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, including security vetting requirements.

Closing Date:
10th July 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply early if interested.