Senior SHE Advisor

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional solutions provider seeks a Senior SHE Advisor in Reading/Burghfield to support SHE functions and ensure compliance. Candidates should have a NEBOSH Construction Certificate and at least 3 years of SHE-related experience. The position offers a competitive daily rate of £500-£600 and demands an active Security Clearance. Join the team to tackle unique SHE challenges and influence performance across the contract.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' SHE-related experience required.
• 5+ years' SHE experience within a relevant industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and influence the Contract Leadership Team and client stakeholders.
• Deliver or support SHE training.
• Coach operational teams to meet SHE requirements.
• Engage in SHE assurance programme.
• Lead investigations into unplanned events.

Skills

SHE-related experience

Stakeholder engagement

Coaching and training

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Job description

Senior SHE Advisor - Reading/Burghfield (On-Site)

Full-time site-based

Outside IR35

500- 600 per day (all in)

Security Clearance (SC) required - active SC preferred

Project Overview

A major design-and-build facility project near Reading, Burghfield, covering Programme Management, Construction, Building Services (M&E), Instrumentation & Control Systems, and external works. The project is transitioning from an active construction site into a hybrid live environment, with permanent services operational and commissioning ongoing. This creates a unique set of SHE challenges and requires strong behavioural leadership on site.

Role Purpose

As Senior SHE Advisor, you will support the contract SHE functions and provide practical solutions to operational teams, ensuring compliance with the SHE Management System. You will work closely with stakeholders and provide an independent view of SHE performance across the contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and influence the Contract Leadership Team, client stakeholders, and supply chain to maintain SHE performance in line with the SHE Management System.
• Deliver or support SHE training to enable effective implementation of safety standards.
• Coach operational teams and contractors to meet contract SHE requirements.
• Support the assessment and performance monitoring of supply chain partners.
• Drive delivery of annual contract and group SHE objectives.
• Engage in the SHE assurance programme to ensure statutory and organisational compliance.
• Lead investigations into unplanned events, close out findings, and share lessons learned.
• Support timely reporting, analysis, and use of SHE data to influence leadership and drive improvement plans.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 3 years' SHE-related experience

Desirable

• 5+ years' SHE experience within a relevant industry (construction, infrastructure, M&E, or similar)

Qualifications

Essential

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Desirable

• NEBOSH Occupational Safety Diploma or Environmental Diploma (or equivalent)

Professional Membership

Essential

• Tech IOSH, AIEMA or equivalent

Desirable

• Cert IOSH, AIEMA or equivalent