Senior SHE Advisor

Forkers Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Pension

Life assurance (2× salary)

Company car/allowance

Job summary

Forkers Ltd invites applications for a Senior SHE Advisor to oversee on-site safety across civil engineering and water infrastructure projects in the Midlands and North West. You will challenge RAMS, permits, and site briefings while driving data-driven performance with Power BI.

You will lead investigations, produce safety communications, and mentor the SHEQ team to build a strong safety culture across sites and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Mandatory: Full UK Driving Licence, NEBOSH Construction Certificate and/or Higher Qualification, IOSH Membership (Graduate/Certified) or above, CSCS Card.
• Hours: 45 hours per week (Mon-Fri 07:30–17:30).
• Remuneration: Negotiable base salary, Company Car/Allowance, Discretionary Annual Bonus.
• Benefits: 35 days annual leave, pension, life assurance (2x salary).

Responsibilities

• On-site compliance and challenge: review RAMS, site briefings and Permit-to-Work systems for suitability and on-ground compliance.
• Auditing & systems: conduct routine SHE audits; align with ISO 9001/14001/45001.
• Investigations & reporting: lead root-cause investigations for incidents and near-misses; report KPIs using Power BI.
• Communication & culture: produce safety bulletins and advisories; mentor site personnel to foster safety culture.
• Risk & subcontractor management: manage health risks (COSHH, noise, HAVS, manual handling) and assess subcontractor competence.

Skills

H&S experience in civil engineering

RAMS & permit management

Influence stakeholders

IT literacy (MS Office)

Coaching site teams

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate or higher

IOSH Membership (Graduate/Certified)

CSCS Card

Tools

Power BI

MS Office

Job description

Location: Midlands & North West (Regional coverage)

Package: Negotiable Salary + Company Car / Car Allowance + Discretionary Annual Bonus (dependent on company results) + 35 Days Holiday

Role Purpose

The Senior SHE Advisor will provide expert safety, health, and environmental guidance across framework projects in the Midlands and North West. The focus of the role is site-based compliance, active challenge of live safety arrangements (RAMS, Permits, Briefings), data-driven performance monitoring, and embedding continuous improvement across civil engineering and water infrastructure operations.

Key Accountabilities

On-Site Compliance & Challenge

• Critically review RAMS, site briefings, and Permit-to-Work systems to ensure suitability and on-the-ground compliance.
• Provide visible site engagement, coaching, and constructive challenge to operational teams.

Auditing & Systems

• Conduct routine SHE audits and inspections across live sites.
• Maintain alignment with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.

Investigations & Reporting

• Lead/support root-cause investigations for incidents and near-misses.
• Use Microsoft Power BI and digital tools to analyse trends and report KPIs to the leadership team.

Communication & Culture

• Produce Safety Bulletins, Alerts, and Technical Advisories.
• Coach and mentor site personnel and junior SHEQ team members to foster a positive safety culture.

Risk & Subcontractor Management

• Manage occupational health risks (COSHH, noise, HAVS, manual handling).
• Assess and monitor subcontractor competence and site delivery.

Person Specification

Experience & Skills

• Extensive H&S experience in civil engineering, groundworks, or water infrastructure environments.
• Hands-on experience challenging RAMS, permit management, and site briefings effectively.
• Practical understanding of ISO management systems and root-cause analysis methodologies.
• High level of IT literacy (MS Office), with practical exposure to business intelligence tools (Power BI preferred).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Qualifications

• Mandatory: Full UK Driving Licence, NEBOSH Construction Certificate and/or Higher Qualification, IOSH Membership (Graduate/Certified status or above), relevant CSCS Card.
• Hours: 45 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 17:30).
• Remuneration: Negotiable base salary, Company Car (EV available) or allowance, Discretionary Annual Bonus (dependent on company results).
• Benefits: 35 days annual leave (inc. bank holidays), pension, life assurance (2× salary).

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