Senior SHE Advisor (Nights)

Costain Group; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Costain Group is seeking a Senior SHE Advisor (Nights) to support the Contract SHE functions on a major Manchester region interchange rebuild. The role focuses on maintaining the SHE Management System, stakeholder engagement, and independent performance review.

The candidate will work night shifts (45 hr contract) with hours to be agreed for a minimum of 2 years, starting November, and will build relationships across Contract Leadership, Clients, and Contractors.

Qualifications

• SHE-related experience in construction or similar industry.
• Proven knowledge of safety management systems.
• Experience delivering training and coaching on SHE practices.

Responsibilities

• Support Contract Leadership Team and stakeholders in SHE compliance.
• Deliver training to enable implementation of the SHE Management System.
• Coach Contract Operations and Supply Chain Contractors on SHE requirements.
• Involve in ongoing assessment of Contract Supply Chain Contractors.
• Support annual Contract and Group SHE Objectives delivery.
• Engage with Contract SHE Assurance to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Assist in investigation of unplanned events and share lessons learned.

Skills

SHE experience

Safety culture

Education

IOSH/AIEMA equivalent

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

IOSH/AIEMA or equivalent

NEBOSH Diploma or Environmental Diploma

Job description

Greater Manchester, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

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Job Info

• Job Identification 103295
• Job Category Safety, Health and Environment
• Posting Date 09/22/2026, 03:31 PM
• Locations OL10 2JT (Hybrid)
• Contract Type Permanent
• Driving Required Yes
• Security Clearance Required No

Job Description

Costain have been appointed as Delivery Integration Partner by National Highways (NH) for delivery of the £240m rebuild of the Simister Island M60/M62/M66 interchange (M60 Junction 18), north of Manchester. As Delivery Integration Partner, Costain will overhaul the busy junction involving complex traffic management to keep tens of thousands of vehicles moving whilst construction takes place.

The Senior SHE Advisor (Nights) to support the Contract SHE functions, provide, and support SHE solutions and enable the Contract / Operational Teams to implement the SHE Management System. The successful candidate will build and maintain relationships with all stakeholders, whilst providing an independent and objective view of SHE Performance on the Contract.

The position will be working night shift ( a standard 45 hr contract), the actual hours will be agreed with the individuals to suit them and the site work profile fromNovember for a minimum of 2 years .

At Costain, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. Ifyou'repassionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team,we'dlove to hear from you even if youdont'tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Support and Influence Contract Leadership Team, Clients, and other Stakeholders in compliance with the SHE Management System and Contract SHE Performance
• Support and where required deliver training, to allow the contract team to successfully implement the SHE Management System
• Coach and support the Contract Operational and Supply Chain Contractors in the delivery of the Contract SHE requirements
• Where required be actively involved in the ongoing assessment of the Contracts Supply Chain Contractors
• Actively support the delivery of the annual Contract and Group SHE Objectives
• Actively engage with the Contract SHE Assurance programme to ensure compliance with company and statutory requirements
• Actively support the investigation of all unplanned events and close out of assurance findings, ensuring lessons are shared in accordance with the SHE Management System
• Support the timely reporting, analysis, and use of SHE data to support and influence the Contract Leadership Team and where required support the development and implementation of data-based improvement plans

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• SHE related experience
• Significant relevant SHE experience in relevant industry

Qualifications

• Tech. IOSH or AIEMA or equivalent
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent
• Cert IOSH or AIEMA or equivalent
• NEBOSH Occupational Safety Diploma or Environmental Diploma or equivalent

About Us

Costain helps to improve people's lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK's energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK’s leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do. Costain appreciate the time and effort taken when applying for one of our positions but, due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback on candidates at application phase. We do share individual feedback following an interview.

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