SHE Advisor

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Annual bonus

Share save scheme

Cycle to work

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is seeking a motivated SHE Advisor to join the Safety, Health, and Environment team on a major National Grid framework in the Canterbury region. You will support mobilisation and delivery, ensuring safety, health and environmental standards across multiple live projects.

You will collaborate with operational teams, contractors and stakeholders to drive a positive SHE culture, maintain systems, and promote best practice within a large-scale infrastructure programme

Qualifications

• NEBOSH qualification or equivalent health and safety certification.
• Relevant vocational qualifications in a health, safety, or environmental discipline.
• Experience working in a SHE, health & safety, or health, safety & environmental role.
• Experience supporting health and safety management systems and compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day SHE advice and support to project teams across multiple sites.
• Promote and maintain a positive safety culture throughout all project activities.
• Support the implementation and continual improvement of SHE management systems and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation, company standards, and client requirements.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and assurance activities, identifying areas for improvement.
• Support the preparation and review of risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work.
• Assist with incident investigations, identifying root causes and supporting corrective actions.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Report writing

Education

NEBOSH qualification or equivalent

Vocational qualifications in health/safety/environment

Job description

Canterbury, Kent

Talented people are the key to our success.

Would you like to work for an inclusive and collaborative company which is also one of the most successful within the UK infrastructure industry?

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious SHE Advisor to join our team on a major National Grid framework, supporting the delivery of a diverse portfolio of high-profile infrastructure projects.

As part of the Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) team, you will support projects through mobilisation and delivery, helping to ensure the highest standards of safety, health and environmental performance are achieved. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a large-scale infrastructure framework, working on major programmes that play a key role in the UK's energy network.

You will collaborate closely with operational teams, contractors, and stakeholders to drive a positive SHE culture, support compliance and promote best practice across multiple live project environments.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day SHE advice and support to project teams across multiple sites.


• Promote and maintain a positive safety culture throughout all project activities.


• Support the implementation and continual improvement of SHE management systems and procedures.


• Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation, company standards, and client requirements.


• Conduct site inspections, audits, and assurance activities, identifying areas for improvement.


• Support the preparation and review of risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work.


• Assist with incident investigations, identifying root causes and supporting the implementation of corrective actions.


• Monitor SHE performance and contribute to reporting requirements.


• Deliver SHE briefings, toolbox talks and awareness initiatives.


• Build strong working relationships with project teams, contractors, and key stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• NEBOSH qualification or equivalent health and safety certification.


• Relevant vocational qualifications in a health, safety, or environmental discipline.


• Experience working in a SHE, Health & Safety, or Health, Safety & Environmental role.


• Experience supporting health and safety management systems and compliance processes.


• Knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and industry best practice.


• Experience working on major infrastructure, construction, utilities, or engineering projects.


• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.


• Ability to influence behaviours and promote a positive SHE culture at all levels.


• Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.


• Competent in producing reports, maintaining records, and communicating SHE performance information.


• Experience within the energy, utilities, or power sector.


• Experience supporting projects through mobilisation and delivery phases.


• Membership of, or working towards membership of, a relevant professional body.


• Experience working within large-scale framework or programme-based delivery environments.

What is in it for you?

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.


• Flexible and adaptable working


• Family friendly policies and work/life approach


• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support


• Contributory pension scheme


• Annual bonus scheme


• Recognition scheme and long service awards


• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)


• We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.

About The Energy Business Unit

We have extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management for major UK energy companies and network operators.

Our transmission and distribution services involve the upgrading and replacement of electricity assets both above and below ground. Within the electricity sector we install and maintain assets, including excavation, laying, and jointing of cables, (fluid filled and XLPe), substations and overhead line, new build, repair, and refurbishment services.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team where you will have the opportunity to progress in your career. We are looking for people who share our passion on delivering great customer service whilst also being able to work within an enjoyable and hardworking team environment. Talented people are the key to our success.

Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.

Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.