SHE Advisor

SHE AdvisorAre you NEBOSH qualified and looking to develop your career in Safety, Health and Environment? Perhaps you're already working in SHE, you're a construction Supervisor looking for a change of direction, or you're considering how your skills from another industry or the Armed Forces could transfer into construction?

We're looking for a SHE Advisor to support our project teams across the East Midlands, Yorkshire and North East. You'll work alongside operational teams across a variety of construction projects, providing practical advice, support and guidance to help create safe, healthy and responsible working environments.

Interested in learning more about this job Scroll down and find out what skills, experience and educational qualifications are needed. You'll have the opportunity to build your construction knowledge while working with experienced colleagues across the region.

What You'll Be DoingYou'll spend time with our project teams, providing practical SHE advice and helping colleagues understand and implement the standards expected across our sites. Your role will include: Providing advice and guidance on safety, health and environmental mattersSupporting site teams with inspections, audits and SHE reviewsHelping identify hazards and supporting effective risk managementReviewing working practices and promoting continuous improvementSupporting incident investigations and sharing lessons learnedBuilding positive relationships with project teams and supply chain partnersPromoting a proactive culture where everyone takes responsibility for health, safety and wellbeingWhat We're Looking ForA NEBOSH qualification is essential, but we're open-minded about where you've gained your experience.

You may already be working in a SHE role within construction, or perhaps you're a Site Supervisor with a strong interest in health and safety who is ready for a career change. We'd also welcome applications from NEBOSH-qualified people from other industries or an Armed Forces background who can demonstrate transferable skills and a genuine interest in developing a career within construction.

You'll bring: A NEBOSH qualificationA practical understanding of health and safety principles and risk managementStrong communication skills and the confidence to engage with people at all levelsThe ability to positively influence working practicesA collaborative, approachable and solutions-focused mindsetWillingness to travel across the East Midlands, Yorkshire and North EastConstruction experience would be beneficial, but it isn't essential.

What's important is that you can demonstrate strong safety awareness, practical judgement and the ability to build effective relationships. Why Join Wates? Build a career in SHE across a diverse portfolio of construction projectsGain exposure to different projects, teams and environments across the regionUse your existing experience and transferable skills in a new directionWork alongside experienced SHE and operational professionalsAccess excellent learning, development and career progression opportunitiesCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefits packageOur commitments: Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly. We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role.

Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at

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