Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Advisor Kings Langley, Hertfordshire Full Time £38,000 £40,000 per annum

Our client is a leading global organisation dedicated to delivering service excellence based on local expertise. They offer a complete groundwater control and management service, which encompasses design, installation and maintenance programmes to businesses throughout the UK and Ireland.

They are currently seeking a highly experienced Safety, Health & Environmental Advisor to champion a proactive safety, health and environmental culture across all project site operations and management by providing expert guidance and support. The SHE Advisor will work collaboratively with site teams, leadership, and stakeholders, advising on legislative requirements and adherence to company standards, enabling the business to make continuous improvement in safety performance and environmental stewardship.

Please note- This is a predominantly site-based position, with approximately 3 days per week spent on project sites across the UK. You will also be expected to travel nationwide as required. The remaining 2 days per week (circa) will be based at the UK head office in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire.

Activities on site are carried out in dynamic outdoor environments, including busy construction zones, excavations, tunnels, audits, and shafts with strict adherence to safety, health & environmental (SHE) regulations.

Are you the right person for the job?

• Must have permanent right to work in the UK without requiring work sponsorship now or in the future
• A motivated and hardworking individual with great written and communication skills is essential
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in the construction industry is essential, with proven competence in supporting projects and teams
• Holds a professional qualification such as Tech IOSH and Level 3 NEBOSH General/NVQ, and a valid CSCS Safety Professional card
• Extensive experience in a civil engineering environment with a solid grasp of SHE regulations and site practices
• Excellent communicator and interpersonal skills. both written and verbal, including confident client-facing engagement
• Possesses strong presentation and report writing abilities, with a high standard of written English and the ability to interpret technical data and regulations
• Is highly organised, able to prioritise tasks effectively, meet tight deadlines, and maintain attention to detail under pressure
• Proficient telephone manner and experience liaising with staff at all organisational levels
• Competent in the Microsoft Office package
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable working independently or as part of a team, shows initiative, leads by example, and maintains high personal and professional standards
• A passion for Safety, Health, Environment & Quality
• Flexibility to travel across the UK to visit our project sites, WJ and yard facilities
• Full UK Driving License

What will your role look like?

Developing and Implementing SHE Policies:

• Creating, updating, and ensuring the implementation of safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures

Risk Assessment:

• Identifying potential hazards, assessing risks, and developing control measures to mitigate those risks

Incident Investigation:

• Investigating workplace, SHE incidents and events
• Ensure corrective actions are taken, and learning opportunities are identified and shared

Training and Education:

• Develop and deliver training to employees on safety procedures, hazard awareness, and best practices

Monitoring and Auditing:

• Conduct regular SHE inspections and audits across UK project sites, head office and yard facilities to ensure compliance with safety regulations and policies
• Preparing reports and recommendations to identify and highlight SHE performance gaps, identify root causes and advise on corrective actions

Advising on Legal Compliance:

• Provide expert guidance on relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation, site arrangements and standards, while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of SHE hazards and control measures

Promoting a Positive Safety Culture:

• Encouraging a proactive safety culture among employees and management
• Supporting managers in implementing safety initiatives
• Provide consistent and accurate HSE advice to employees
• Produce and communicate safety alerts following incidents to promote learning and prevention

Environmental Management:

• Implementing and monitoring environmental management systems, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and promoting sustainable practices

Quality Control:

• Ensuring that quality control processes are in place to maintain standards and minimise risks

The above is not exhaustive, and you will be expected to undertake any other duties which may reasonably fall within your level of responsibility and competence. The board of WJ Groundwater Limited is committed to the implementation and certification of an Integrated Management System to ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001.

• Assist in the development of the Integrated Management System
• Administer IMS procedures and ensure objectives and targets are met
• Liaise with the company auditors and ensure the execution of corrective actions

Collaborate across UK business units-including Accounts, HR, design/technical, sales/marketing, drilling, monitoring, and environmental services, to build strong cross-functional relationships to support financial objectives.

What can you expect in return?

• Company Car (available for personal use; rental value included)
• Profit-Related Bonus Annual bonus paid in December if profit targets are met
• Pension Scheme 5% employer and 5% employee contributions via salary sacrifice
• Private Healthcare Enrolled into Westfield Health Cash Plan after 6 months of service (covering diagnostics, scans, optical, dental, chiropody, therapies like physiotherapy and acupuncture)
• Group Life Insurance 3x salary after 6-month probation
• Gym Membership Discounted access to thousands of gyms and wellness facilities through Hussle

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