She Advisor

Overview

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced SHE Advisor to join a large-scale, high-profile construction project in Somerset. This is a long-term, site-based role supporting a complex and fast-paced construction environment, offering stability and the potential for extension onto future projects across the region. The role requires a proactive, visible safety professional who can lead from the front, influence site culture, and ensure the highest standards of safety, health and environmental compliance.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day SHE oversight of site activities, working closely with site management and the wider project team to promote best practice, drive continuous improvement, and ensure full legal compliance.

Due to the scale of the site, this is a physically active role, involving extensive site walks and consistent engagement with operatives and supervisors across multiple work fronts.

You will report into the Project / Logistics Manager, with additional support from a centrally based SHEQ team.

• Proactive monitoring of construction activities across site
• Conduct weekly SHE audits and safety culture inspections
• Liaise with the client and stakeholders on health & safety matters
• Investigate accidents and incidents, identify root causes, and implement lessons learned
• Raise observations and promote positive intervention across site teams
• Advise on close-out of actions and observations
• Identify and escalate immediate safety concerns, including stopping work where necessary
• Support and review RAMS, safety documentation and compliance
• Deliver toolbox talks, briefings and supervisor safety meetings
• Attend site H&S meetings, site walks and audits
• Monitor training requirements, competencies and performance
• Support safety initiatives and lead by example to enhance site culture
• Advise site management on legal compliance and industry best practice

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or NVQ Level 3 Occupational Health & Safety
• CSCS Gold Card (Occupational Supervision)
• White (Academically Qualified) or Black (Manager) cards advantageous
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a construction-focused SHE / H&S role
• Strong understanding of construction health & safety legislation
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Ability to work full-time on site

• Additional NEBOSH qualifications (Fire, Environmental, etc.)
• NVQ Level 6 Occupational Health & Safety
• Temporary Works Coordinator
• Appointed Person (Lifting Operations)
• Work at Height Safety
• Traffic Management or Logistics Management experience
• Qualified Trainer status
• Additional training may be provided during the project, subject to operational requirements and approval.

• Temporary position for the duration of the project
• Potential for extension onto future regional projects
• Hourly rate or day rate considered (negotiable)
• Overtime available, paid at standard enhanced rates (1⅓)
• Weekend work may be required

• Long-term, high-profile construction project
• Stable workload through to 2028
• Strong safety culture and professional support structure
• Opportunity to influence and improve SHE performance on a major site