Senior SHE Advisor

Wates Smartspace; Wigan; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Annual bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Flexible and family-friendly policies

Industry-leading wellbeing support

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Wates Construction is seeking an experienced Senior SHE Advisor to join our project team at HMP Hindley, helping ensure the highest standards of safety, health and environmental performance across a complex, high-profile site.

You will work across operational teams and the supply chain, delivering coaching, inspections, RAMS reviews and SHE training to promote a proactive safety culture and compliant, low-risk delivery.

Qualifications

• Significant SHE experience within construction or high-risk environments.
• Excellent knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience coaching operational teams and senior leaders.
• Ability to analyse data and produce meaningful reports and recommendations.
• Experience investigating incidents and driving corrective actions.
• Organisational skills and a solutions-focused approach.
• Full UK driving licence.
• NEBOSH Diploma or Level 6 NVQ or equivalent.
• CertIOSH membership.
• Working towards or achieved CMIOSH.
• Environmental qualifications (IEMA) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert SHE guidance across the project.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and SHE reviews.
• Review RAMS and project plans for compliance and suitability.
• Coach project teams on risk management and safe working practices.
• Support incident investigations and identifying lessons learned.
• Deliver SHE training, briefings and awareness initiatives.
• Ensure accurate reporting and timely close out of actions.
• Build strong relationships with operational teams and supply chain partners.
• Promote continuous improvement and share best practice across the business.
• Support the wider delivery of the Wates SHE strategy.

Skills

SHE knowledge

Stakeholder management

Coaching

Data analysis

Incident investigation

Communication

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

NVQ Level 6

CertIOSH

CMIOSH (desirable)

Environmental qualifications (IEMA) (desirable)

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Location: HMP Hindley, Wigan (with occasional travel across the region)
Business Unit: Wates Construction
Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Shape a Safer Future with Wates

At Wates, safety isn't just a priority; it's a value that underpins everything we do. We're looking for an experienced and proactive Senior SHE Advisor to join our team delivering works at HMP Hindley, helping ensure the highest standards of Safety, Health and Environmental performance across a complex and high-profile project.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SHE professional who enjoys engaging with operational teams, influencing positive behaviours and driving continuous improvement within a dynamic construction environment.

The Role

As Senior SHE Advisor, you'll be a visible presence across the project, providing professional advice, coaching and support to operational teams, supply chain partners and project leadership. You'll play a key role in promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance and helping teams identify, manage and mitigate risk effectively.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing expert SHE guidance and support across the project.
• Conducting regular site inspections, audits and SHE reviews.
• Reviewing RAMS and project plans to ensure compliance and suitability.
• Coaching project teams on risk management and safe working practices.
• Supporting incident investigations and identifying lessons learned.
• Delivering SHE training, briefings and awareness initiatives.
• Ensuring accurate reporting and timely close out of actions.
• Building strong relationships with operational teams and supply chain partners.
• Promoting continuous improvement and sharing best practice across the business.
• Supporting the wider delivery of the Wates SHE strategy.

About You

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical SHE knowledge with the ability to influence, engage and coach others at all levels.

You'll ideally have:

• Significant SHE experience within construction, infrastructure, engineering or a related high-risk environment.
• Excellent knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience coaching and influencing operational teams and senior leaders.
• The ability to analyse data and produce meaningful reports and recommendations.
• Experience investigating incidents and driving corrective actions.
• Strong organisational skills and a solutions-focused approach.

Qualifications

Essential:

• NEBOSH Diploma, Level 6 NVQ or equivalent qualification.
• CertIOSH membership (or equivalent professional standing).
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable:

• Working towards or achieved CMIOSH.
• Environmental qualifications (IEMA or similar).

Experience of working within secure, custodial, MOD, defence or highly regulated environments would be advantageous, although not essential. Candidates must be able to satisfy all project-specific security and vetting requirements associated with the role.

Why JoinWates?

As one of the UK's leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies, we are committed to creating thriving places, delivering lasting social value and providing rewarding careers for our people.

In return, we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Company car or car allowance
• Annual bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme
• Flexible and family-friendly policies
• Industry-leading wellbeing support
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We believe diverse teams create better outcomes for our customers, communities and colleagues.

Join us in creating safer workplaces and inspiring better ways of working.