Safety, Health & Environmental Advisor
| Posting date: | 30 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £50,000 to £55,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 August 2025 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1AA |
| Company: | Daniel Owen Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SHEA - Safety, Healt_1753890770 |
Summary
SHEA - Safety, Health & Environmental Advisor
Location: Travel across the South (regional offices in South Brent, Yeovil, Bristol, Leighton Buzzard, Basingstoke, and Watton)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week)
Our client is looking for a proactive and experienced SHEA Advisor to join their team, supporting construction-related refurbishment projects within a social housing environment across the South of England.
This role plays a crucial part in promoting a positive health, safety, and environmental culture through on-site engagement, support, and delivery of the company's behavioural safety programme. You will work closely with operational teams, driving safety standards, identifying risk, and encouraging best practice.
Key Responsibilities:-
Conduct regular site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with internal and external health & safety standards
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Support operational teams with project-specific health & safety planning and documentation
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Identify and manage SHE risks, opportunities, and issues on active projects
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Assist with the creation and review of key documentation, including risk assessments, construction phase plans, and environmental impact registers
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Respond to and support investigations into incidents including RIDDOR-reportable accidents, lost time incidents, and near misses
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Promote clear and effective communication around safety concerns, actions, and improvements
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Ensure any updates to SHEQ systems or legislation are implemented effectively
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Continuously maintain up-to-date knowledge of SHE legislation and industry best practices
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Competitive salary and benefits
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Company car scheme or car allowance
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27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (option to buy/sell additional days)
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Company pension scheme (up to 7.5%)
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Access to a range of employee benefits including healthcare discounts, high street savings, paid volunteering day, and service awards
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Minimum 2 years' experience in a health & safety role within construction
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NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent (essential)
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Strong understanding of H&S legislation and construction industry standards
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Previous experience within the social housing sector is desirable
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider team
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Competent with digital systems (training will be provided on internal platforms)
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Full UK driving licence required, with willingness to travel within the South region
This is a hybrid role offering the flexibility of home working while ensuring you maintain visibility across key project sites. Travel will be regional and manageable, with a focus on planning your week efficiently.