SHE Advisor

Blackwell Earthmoving Limited; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction services company in Basildon seeks a Health & Safety Advisor to support a major earthmoving project. Responsibilities include providing HSE support, conducting site inspections, investigating incidents, and delivering training. The ideal candidate should have construction safety experience, knowledge of CDM regulations, and skills in auditing and inspection. Join the team to help maintain a safe working environment and promote a positive safety culture in a critical industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining a safe working environment.
• Ability to build positive relationships with the workforce.
• Familiarity with ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide HSE support and guidance to the site team.
• Conduct regular site tours and inspections.
• Investigate incidents and report findings.
• Deliver HSE training and site inductions.

Skills

Health & Safety experience in construction

Knowledge of CDM regulations

Auditing and inspection skills

Incident investigation experience

Job description

At Blackwell Earthmoving Limited, part of the Hargreaves Services Plc., we deliver large-scale bulk earthworks, soil stabilisation, and land restoration with precision and expertise.

As a trusted partner on nationally significant projects including HS2, Sizewell C, and the Lower Thames Crossing we bring unrivalled capability to complex infrastructure schemes. From highways and rail networks to renewable energy developments, our solutions combine engineering excellence with environmental responsibility, creating sustainable foundations for future growth.

As Health & Safety Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting the safe delivery of a major earthmoving project as part of our site team. Your focus will be on maintaining a safe working environment and promoting a positive safety culture across all operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide HSE support and guidance to the site team.
• Carry out regular site tours and inspections.
• Investigate incidents and report findings.
• Build strong, positive relationships with the workforce.
• Work collaboratively with the client’s SHE team.
• Deliver HSE training and site inductions.
• Maintain accurate HSE documentation and plans.
• Produce monthly HSE reports.
• Keep up to date with relevant legislation and best practices.

What We’re Looking For

• Health & Safety experience in construction.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and current H&S legislation.
• Site-based experience in construction/civil engineering.
• Familiarity with ISO standards.
• Auditing and inspection skills.
• Experience in incident investigation.

About Us

At Hargreaves Services plc, we’re more than a business – we’re a driving force behind some of the UK’s most critical industries. From energy and environmental services to logistics, land regeneration, and raw material supply, we deliver solutions that power progress and create sustainable futures. With operations spanning the UK and international markets, our team of over 1,300 professionals work on projects that shape infrastructure, restore landscapes, and support global supply chains.

Our mission is simple: to provide innovative, reliable, and sustainable services that make a real difference. Whether it’s building major transport links like HS2, regenerating brownfield sites into thriving communities, or pioneering carbon capture forestry, we’re committed to creating long-term value for our clients, stakeholders, and the environment.

Join us and be part of a company that combines heritage, expertise, and forward-thinking innovation to deliver solutions that matter.