Safety Health and Environment; SHE Advisor

Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Advisor
Science and Technology Facilities Council
Salary: £52,907 to £58,918 per annum depending on experience
Hours:
Full time, on-site
Contract Type:
Open-ended
Location:
Daresbury Laboratory, Warrington, WA4 4AD

Closing date: 29th June 2026

Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and support services explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. Whether it’s sending probes into space or finding new ways to treat cancer, everyone here plays a vital role in making a positive difference to society. Come and discover how much you can achieve when you’re surrounded by world‑leading experts, encouraged to constantly learn and empowered to explore your curiosity.

The role holder will act as a competent Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Advisor within SHE Group, providing expert advice on the safe operation, maintenance and statutory compliance of STFC assets, ensuring that electrical systems, pressure systems, gas, water and other critical infrastructure is in line with legislation, standards and other SHE requirements.

• Operate as a competent SHE Advisor, providing professional guidance and assurance on compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Advise on risk management, safe systems of work, and statutory requirements relevant to estates engineering and infrastructure activities.
• Support the management of statutory inspections and compliance regimes.

Provide subject matter expertise for key estates‑related hazards, including:

• Legionella control, ensuring compliance with ACoP L8, implementation of water safety plans, and effective monitoring regimes.
• Asbestos management, including review of surveys, management plans, and compliance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations.
• Gas systems safety, ensuring safe operation, maintenance, and appropriate competency arrangements.
• Electrical safety (low and high voltage) and isolation procedures.

• Support the application of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM), understanding and advising on all duty holder roles.
• Lead and support contractor safety management, including:
  • Pre‑qualification and competence assessment.
  • Review of risk assessments and method statements.
  • Monitoring contractor performance and compliance.

• Lead and support SHE audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Maintain and develop SHE safety codes and act as a point of contact for relevant subject areas.
• Identify gaps, track corrective and preventative actions, and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate, auditable records and contribute to internal/external assurance reporting.

• Support the investigation of incidents and near misses related.
• Ensure root‑cause analysis is undertaken and lessons learned are effectively shared and embedded.

• Assist in the development and implementation of SHE policies, procedures, and guidance.
• Contribute to the delivery of training, briefings, and awareness initiatives for staff and contractors.
• Promote a proactive safety culture, challenging unsafe behaviours and supporting continuous improvement across STFC.

• Participate in emergency planning and response arrangements, providing SHE support.
• Participate in an on‑call rota to provide SHE support outside normal working hours.

• HND in a science, engineering or construction and built environment related discipline. (S)
• NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (or in final stages of completing this).(S)

• Demonstrable experience working with UK high‑risk engineering systems, including:
  • electrical infrastructure (low and high voltage)
  • pressure systems
  • water safety
  • gas systems
  • asbestos.
• Ensuring safe operation, statutory compliance and maintenance in accordance with relevant legislation and standards. (S&I)
• Experience in producing written safety policy documents. (S&I)
• Experience…