SHE Advisor | Civils contractor | Essex
CV-LibraryEast of EnglandpermanentPosted: 8 October 2026
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Our client is a leading civil engineering contractor, with over 70 years of experience delivering large-scale civils and infrastructure projects across the UK.
The business has been involved in some of the UK's most significant infrastructure schemes.
The successful candidate will join the team supporting a major infrastructure project in Essex, providing an excellent opportunity to work within a technically challenging and fast-paced earthworks environment.
About the Role
Our client are currently seeking an experienced SHE Advisor to join the team in Essex
The successful candidate will provide day-to-day Safety, Health and Environmental support across a major infrastructure and earthworks project, working closely with site management, plant and operational teams, subcontractors and the wider project team.
This is a hands-on site-based position, ideal for a SHE professional with experience within earthworks, civils, infrastructure, highways or heavy plant environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide day-to-day SHE advice, guidance and support to site and operational teams.
* Carry out regular site inspections, audits and safety tours.
* Monitor compliance with company and project SHE procedures and requirements.
* Review RAMS, risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
* Support the management of risks associated with heavy plant, vehicles and people/plant interfaces.
* Assist with the investigation of accidents, incidents, near misses and environmental events.
* Monitor and manage subcontractor SHE performance.
* Deliver and support inductions, toolbox talks and SHE briefings.
* Identify hazards and ensure appropriate corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
* Maintain accurate SHE records, reports and documentation.
* Support environmental controls relating to earthworks, waste, pollution prevention and material management.
* Assist with monitoring SHE KPIs and performance trends.
* Attend SHE and project meetings, providing updates on key risks and performance.
* Work closely with Site Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, Plant Managers and operatives to promote a strong SHE culture.
* Support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives across the project.
* Ensure compliance with relevant UK Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.
* Promote the company's commitment to safe and sustainable earthmoving.
Requirements
* NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent H&S qualification.
* Previous experience working in a construction, civils, earthworks, infrastructure or heavy plant environment.
* Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation.
* Experience with RAMS, risk assessments, inspections, audits and incident investigations.
* Experience working around heavy plant, vehicles and construction operations.
* Understanding of environmental management within a construction or infrastructure environment.
* Experience monitoring and managing subcontractor SHE compliance.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to challenge unsafe practices.
* Proactive approach to SHE with a strong focus on continuous improvement.
* Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
* CSCS and relevant construction site experience.
* IOSH membership would be advantageous.
* Experience on major infrastructure projects such as HS2, highways, rail, utilities or large-scale earthworks would be highly beneficial
Our client is a leading civil engineering contractor, with over 70 years of experience delivering large-scale civils and infrastructure projects across the UK.
The business has been involved in some of the UK's most significant infrastructure schemes.
The successful candidate will join the team supporting a major infrastructure project in Essex, providing an excellent opportunity to work within a technically challenging and fast-paced earthworks environment.
About the Role
Our client are currently seeking an experienced SHE Advisor to join the team in Essex
The successful candidate will provide day-to-day Safety, Health and Environmental support across a major infrastructure and earthworks project, working closely with site management, plant and operational teams, subcontractors and the wider project team.
This is a hands-on site-based position, ideal for a SHE professional with experience within earthworks, civils, infrastructure, highways or heavy plant environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide day-to-day SHE advice, guidance and support to site and operational teams.
* Carry out regular site inspections, audits and safety tours.
* Monitor compliance with company and project SHE procedures and requirements.
* Review RAMS, risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
* Support the management of risks associated with heavy plant, vehicles and people/plant interfaces.
* Assist with the investigation of accidents, incidents, near misses and environmental events.
* Monitor and manage subcontractor SHE performance.
* Deliver and support inductions, toolbox talks and SHE briefings.
* Identify hazards and ensure appropriate corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
* Maintain accurate SHE records, reports and documentation.
* Support environmental controls relating to earthworks, waste, pollution prevention and material management.
* Assist with monitoring SHE KPIs and performance trends.
* Attend SHE and project meetings, providing updates on key risks and performance.
* Work closely with Site Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, Plant Managers and operatives to promote a strong SHE culture.
* Support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives across the project.
* Ensure compliance with relevant UK Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.
* Promote the company's commitment to safe and sustainable earthmoving.
Requirements
* NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent H&S qualification.
* Previous experience working in a construction, civils, earthworks, infrastructure or heavy plant environment.
* Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation.
* Experience with RAMS, risk assessments, inspections, audits and incident investigations.
* Experience working around heavy plant, vehicles and construction operations.
* Understanding of environmental management within a construction or infrastructure environment.
* Experience monitoring and managing subcontractor SHE compliance.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to challenge unsafe practices.
* Proactive approach to SHE with a strong focus on continuous improvement.
* Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
* CSCS and relevant construction site experience.
* IOSH membership would be advantageous.
* Experience on major infrastructure projects such as HS2, highways, rail, utilities or large-scale earthworks would be highly beneficial