SHEA-Safety, Health & Environmental Advisor

Novus Property Solutions Ltd; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property maintenance company in the UK is seeking a SHEA-Safety, Health & Environmental Advisor to improve SHE performance in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include site inspections, risk assessments, and communication on health and safety matters. Ideal candidates should have 2+ years in construction health and safety, holding a NEBOSH certificate. This role offers a mix of remote and site-based work with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Company Car Scheme or Car Allowance

27 Days Hols & BH (option to buy/sell)

Company pension scheme - up to 7.5%

Discounted Healthcare Scheme

Length of service awards

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience within a construction health and safety role.
• Experience in social housing sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform site inspections against H&S standards.
• Assist in H&S development and ongoing review.
• Support identification and management of SHE risks.
• Assist in preparation and review of risk assessments and plans.
• Ensure effective communication on incidents and concerns.
• Assist in investigations of reportable accidents.
• Provide guidance on accident reporting and investigation.
• Support management system changes.
• Continuously develop skills in SHE legislation and Best Practices.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Methodical approach

Computer skills

Understanding of relevant H&S legislation

Education

NEBOSH Construction certificate or equivalent

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 your effective 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 while 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 keeps them motivated at work and home. The role involves a mix of working from home and travelling to sites within the Southern region. You could travel to Basingstoke, Bristol, Leighton Buzzard, South Brent, Watton and Yeovil; you will plan your week to ensure efficiency and output, rather than spending much time in your car. A full UK driver\'s 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 more

An outline of your responsibilities

• Site inspections against our H&S standards to ensure governance and support is provided
• Assist in the development and ongoing review of 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 our 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 equivalent, 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 your work will involve our inhouse systems, and we will provide training on our system as part of your onboarding.

A little bit 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 socially and environmentally responsible family-owned business with a rich 127-year heritage, delivering bespoke services and solutions to a wide variety of clients.

At Novus Property Solutions we value people and are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace that enables our people to bring their full selves to work. We understand that, for many reasons, people may not meet all the criteria in the job advert, so we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all criteria or hold all the qualifications. You may be just who we are looking for to join our award-winning Property Maintenance company in this or another role.