SHE Advisor | Civils Contractor

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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