SHEA-Safety, Health & Environmental Advisor

Novus Property Solutions; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property maintenance company in the UK seeks a Safety, Health & Environmental Advisor to support operational teams in a Social Housing environment. Responsibilities include site inspections, risk management, and incident investigations. Candidates should have 2+ years of relevant experience and a NEBOSH Construction certificate. The role features home-based work with regional travel and offers attractive benefits including a company car scheme and healthcare discounts.

Benefits

Attractive salary & benefits

Company Car Scheme or Car Allowance

27 Days Holidays & BH (pro rata)

Company pension scheme – up to 7.5%

Discounted Healthcare Scheme

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience within a construction health and safety role.
• Good understanding of relevant H&S legislation and industry standards.
• Experience in the social housing sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections against H&S standards.
• Assist with developing and reviewing H&S for each project.
• Support identification and management of SHE risks.
• Communicate incidents related to Health, Safety and Environmental matters.
• Assist in investigations of reportable accidents and incidents.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Methodical approach

Computer skills

Education

NEBOSH Construction certificate or similar

Job description

Overview

SHEA-Safety, Health & Environmental Advisor – Base: Home based, covering South region, with regional offices in South Brent, Yeovil, Bristol, Leighton Buzzard, Basingstoke and Watton. Working Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week.

Our SHEA Advisors are fundamental to our business. Through strong communication you will provide essential support to operational teams working in a Social Housing environment, undertaking construction related refurbishment programs across the South.

Your role will focus on challenging and continuously improving SHE performance through delivery of the company Safety Behavioral programme, driving SHE innovation and promotion of positive SHEA messages. You will achieve this by providing support whilst empowering the Operational team to take ownership of health, safety and environment matters.

Fast paced and progressive, our people take responsibility and thrive in an environment where they are trusted, with a work/life balance that motivates and satisfies at work and at home. The role involves a mix of home working and travel to sites within the Southern region. Travel may include Basingstoke, Bristol, Leighton Buzzard, South Brent, Watton and Yeovil. You will plan your week to ensure efficiency and output, rather than time spent in transit. A full UK driving licence is essential and travel is involved but not excessive.

What’s in it for you?

• Attractive salary & benefits to suit you
• Company Car Scheme or Car Allowance
• 27 Days Hols & BH (pro rata) – option to buy or sell holidays
• Company pension scheme – up to 7.5%
• Discounted Healthcare Scheme, Highstreet & lifestyle discounts including Taste card, a day paid volunteering per year, length of service awards, and many more

An outline of your responsibilities

• Site inspections against our H&S standards to ensure governance and support
• Assist in the development and ongoing review of the H&S for each project
• Support with the identification and management of SHE risks, issues and opportunities
• Assist in the preparation and regular review of registers of legislation and standards, risk assessments, construction phase plans, environmental aspects/impacts registers, etc.
• Ensure effective communication regarding any incident or concern raised relating to Health, Safety and Environmental matters
• Assist in investigations relating to RIDDOR Reportable Accidents, Lost Time Accidents, High Potential Incidents and Environmental Incidents
• Provide operations teams with support and guidance on accident reporting and investigation relating to minor accidents
• Support company management system changes and ensure they are implemented within your area of responsibility
• Continuously develop your own skills, knowledge and competence for the role by keeping up to date with current SHE Legislation, Best Practices and developments related to the business activities

About you

You should have at least 2 years’ experience within a construction health and safety role and hold a NEBOSH Construction certificate or similar, with a good understanding of relevant H&S legislation and industry standards. Experience in the social housing sector would be advantageous.

As a SHEA Advisor you will need excellent communication skills, a methodical approach and previous experience within a Construction setting, preferably within a Social Housing environment. You will have a good understanding of relevant H&S legislation and industry standards. A good level of computer skills is key; much of the role centers around our in-house systems, and we will provide training on our system during onboarding.

About us

Novus Property Solutions is a dynamic, award-winning property maintenance, refurbishment, compliance, and decarbonisation specialist with more than 700 colleagues in 20 locations across Great Britain. We are a social and environmentally responsible family-owned business with a rich 127-year heritage, delivering a range of bespoke services to a wide variety of clients.

At Novus Property Solutions we value people and are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We understand that not all criteria in job adverts are met by every candidate, so we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the criteria or qualifications. You may be exactly what we are looking for in this or another role.