SHE Advisor

SHE Advisor.

SES Engineering Services are looking for a SHE Advisor to join our Central team, focussing on high profile, technically complex mechanical and electrical projects across multiple sectors.

If you are passionate about the Health and Safety of construction projects and are looking for an opportunity to challenge the norm, bring fresh new ideas and elevate yourself within the industry then join us and help to create tomorrow together.

This is a great opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team.

About The Role Our SHE Advisors are a valued part of the business, providing expert safety, health and environmental advice, assurance and coaching across a selection of operational sites and technically complex mechanical and electrical projects. Reporting to the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Lead, you will work with project teams, operational directors, managers, supervisors and supply-chain partners to support delivery of the SES strategy, maintain compliance and promote a positive, proactive and resilient safety culture. The role offers a high level of autonomy, so you will need to plan and manage your own workload effectively.

As our SHE Advisor you will:

• Monitor changes in UK safety, health and environmental legislation, helping SES remain compliant and prepared for regulatory updates.
• Contribute to the maintenance and continuous improvement of SES SHE standards, procedures and guidance so they reflect legislation, recognised standards and good practice.
• Support directors, managers, supervisors and project teams in applying the Company's SHE policy and operating framework consistently across operational activities.
• Deliver training, briefings and coaching to staff and operatives, building competence and supporting a positive, proactive and resilient safety culture.
• Conduct site inspections of SES and subcontractor activities, assess performance and provide clear, practical and actionable reports to management.
• Review subcontractor SHE arrangements before mobilisation to confirm they meet SES safety and environmental standards.
• Support the setting, monitoring and reporting of project SHE performance targets to promote continuous improvement and accountability.
• Provide timely, practical advice to employees and supply-chain partners, helping resolve concerns and promote safe, compliant working practices.
• Investigate and report positive and negative outcomes, accidents and incidents in line with legal and company requirements, identifying meaningful learning and preventive actions.
• Audit compliance with SES safety, health and environmental standards and procedures, helping maintain strong operational controls and reduce risk.

About You You will combine sound technical knowledge with the confidence to influence a wide range of stakeholders. You will understand UK safety, health and environmental legislation, including CDM and RIDDOR, and be familiar with construction and M&E operations, risk management and subcontractor engagement. Working knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001, together with an awareness of Safety 2 principles, would be beneficial.

• NEBOSH National General Certificate, NEBOSH Construction Certificate or an equivalent qualification is essential.
• Technician membership of IOSH or above, or progress towards membership, is desirable.
• An environmental qualification, such as the IEMA Foundation Certificate, is desirable.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• You will be confident delivering training and briefings, conducting inspections, audits and investigations, and producing clear, actionable reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication, stakeholder engagement, digital reporting and workload-management skills are required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary & profit share scheme
• Flexible working
• Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade)
• Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)
• Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 6% employers' contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more…
• Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression.
• Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity.

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SES are committed to the fair treatment of people with criminal records, including employees and potential employees. We ensure that our recruitment, promotion, and retention activity does not treat people less favourably because of an offending background.

Basic Check:

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

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As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer. Being a family owned, business means we understand and value long term relationships.

Our 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