Morgan Sindall Infrastructure
SHE Advisor
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Colchester, UK
Talented people are the key to our success.
Would you like to work for an inclusive and collaborative company that is one of the most successful within the UK infrastructure industry?
We are looking for a motivated and initiative-taking SHE Advisor to join our team, supporting the safe delivery of a major National Grid infrastructure project. This is an exciting opportunity to become a key member of a high-profile project team, helping to drive best practice in Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) performance throughout project delivery.
As a dedicated site based SHE professional, you will provide a visible and positive presence across all project activities, supporting operational teams to ensure works are delivered safely, responsibly and in line with company and client requirements. Working closely with project leadership, site teams, and supply chain partners, you will play a vital role in promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement across the project.
Role Responsibilities
- Provide a visible and initiative-taking Safety, Health, and Environmental presence across project sites.
- Support the implementation and ongoing management of the company's Integrated Management System (IMS), project SHE plans and client requirements.
- Work closely with project management, construction teams, and supply chain partners to promote safe working practices.
- Conduct site inspections, audits, and workplace monitoring activities to ensure compliance with company procedures and legislative requirements.
- Monitor high-risk construction activities and provide practical SHE advice to operational teams.
- Review and support the implementation of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
- Promote workforce engagement through safety briefings, behavioural safety initiatives, and site-based coaching.
- Support incident investigations, identifying root causes and assisting with the implementation of corrective actions.
- Monitor and track SHE actions to ensure timely completion and continuous improvement.
- Maintain accurate SHE records, reports and performance data.
- Support environmental, occupational health and wellbeing initiatives across the project.
- Provide assurance that project controls remain effective throughout all phases of delivery.
- Collaborate with subcontractors and supply chain partners to ensure consistent SHE standards are maintained.
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Skills, Experience And Qualifications
- Experience working in a Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) role within construction, civil engineering, utilities, power, energy, or infrastructure environments.
- Recognised vocational qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, such as NEBOSH General Certificate, NEBOSH Construction Certificate, or equivalent.
- Membership of IOSH is preferred.
- Working knowledge of CDM Regulations and relevant health and safety legislation.
- Experience supporting the safe delivery of high-risk construction activities.
- Experience undertaking site inspections, audits, workplace monitoring, and assurance activities.
- Experience supporting incident investigations and implementing corrective actions.
- Experience reviewing and monitoring risk assessments, method statements, and permit-to-work systems.
- Ability to engage, influence and challenge stakeholders at all levels to promote safe behaviours and a positive safety culture.
- Effective communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience maintaining SHE records, action trackers and performance reporting systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and digital SHE management systems.
- Understanding of excavation safety, buried services, temporary works, lifting operations, and permit systems.
- Experience monitoring high-risk construction activities and supporting contractor assurance processes.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Experience supporting civil engineering, power, utilities, or major infrastructure projects.
- Knowledge of National Grid standards, systems, and procedures.
- Experience working on electricity transmission projects.
- Experience supporting underground cable installation activities.
- Experience operating within utility or infrastructure framework environments.
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What is in it for you?
Below is a selection of benefits that are available to you at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.
- Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
- Flexible and adaptable working
- Family friendly policies and work/life approach
- Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
- Contributory pension scheme
- Annual bonus scheme
- Recognition scheme and long service awards
- Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
- We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.
About The Energy Business Unit
We have extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management for major UK energy companies and network operators.
Our transmission and distribution services involve the upgrading and replacement of electricity assets both above and below ground. Within the electricity sector we install and maintain assets, including excavation, laying, and jointing of cables, (fluid filled and XLPe), substations and overhead line, new build, repair, and refurbishment services.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team where you will have the opportunity to progress in your career. We are looking for people who share our passion on delivering great customer service whilst also being able to work within an enjoyable and hardworking team environment. Talented people are the key to our success, so if this sounds like you, apply now.
Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.
Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.
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