Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Advisor

  • First Military Recruitment Ltd
  • Basingstoke, Hampshire
  • 03/07/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

MS694 - Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Advisor

Location: Basingstoke

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum + car allowance

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Advisor on behalf of one of our clients.

The successful candidate will provide regional support to the Divisional SHE Director in the implementation and supervision of the company s Safety, Health and Environmental policy so as to ensure a healthy and safe environment for all employees and workers engaged on company business.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Carry out site visits and audits to ensure compliance with specified procedures and standards.
  • Provide SHE advice at tender and construction stages.
  • Investigate and report on all RIDDOR reportable accidents and occurrences.
  • Make all necessary notifications to the relevant statutory bodies regarding notifiable accidents and occurrences.
  • Attend quarterly performance review meetings and produce bimonthly regional reports.
  • Feed into and report back on regional SHE training.
  • Where applicable carry out SHE training within the region.
  • Monitor, develop and implement SHE systems to ensure our standards, performance and compliance is of the highest order.
  • Provide support and advice to the region and represent Regional Management in discussions with employees and external organisations on safety, health & environmental (SHE) matters.
  • Support the development of SHE management capability within the region by improving the skills and knowledge of personnel.
  • Ensure that the SHE processes and procedures assist in developing a positive SHE culture within the region.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement and of best practice in SHE management.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 3 years experience in a SHE role.
  • Detailed knowledge of SHE legislation.
  • NEBOSH certificate or prepared to work towards it.
  • Member of IOSH.
  • Valid driving licence.
  • Experience in carrying out audits, accident investigation and liaison with relevant statutory bodies.
  • Good IT Skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
  • Analytical.
  • Must have excellent organisational and time management skills being able to effectively prioritise and delegate against strict deadlines.
  • Skilled in conflict resolution.
  • Skilled and practised trainer.
  • Ability to interpret SHE legislation and to convey it accurately to employees, contractors and their relevant parties.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, being able to relate to people at all levels of an organisation, and to establish and maintain respect both professionally and personally.
  • A natural leader.
  • Able to influence and persuade.
  • Excellent problem solver, inquisitive and resilient.