Cadent Foundation
SHEs Advisor
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SHEs Advisor
Location: East Anglia
Advertised Salary: £43,833 to £51,570 per annum
Job Function: Capital Delivery
Working Hours: 37
Location Type: Hybrid
Contract Type: Permanent
Req ID: 3073
Posting End Date: 15th October 2026
Champion safety, health, environment and sustainability across major infrastructure projects
As a SHES Advisor at Cadent, you will play a vital role in supporting the safe and sustainable delivery of our Capital Delivery projects. You will provide expert advice and guidance on all aspects of Safety, Health, Environment and Sustainability (SHES), ensuring compliance with legislation and promoting a proactive safety culture across our operations.
Working closely with project teams, contractors and regulatory bodies, you will help embed best practice, support incident investigations, and drive continuous improvement in SHES performance.
This is a hybrid role with flexibility, offering the opportunity to influence high-profile infrastructure projects and make a meaningful impact on the safety and wellbeing of our people and the environment.
Why You'll Love This Role:
- Operational Impact – Support the safe delivery of major construction projects across Cadent’s Capital Delivery portfolio.
- Advisory Leadership – Provide expert guidance on SHES legislation, risk management and compliance.
- Collaborative Culture – Work with internal teams, contractors and regulators to promote a zero-harm environment.
- Continuous Improvement – Contribute to audits, incident investigations and the development of best practice.
- Professional Development – Build your expertise in a supportive, forward-thinking team.
What You'll Bring:
- Qualifications & Experience – NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma (or equivalent), with 3–5 years’ experience in a SHES advisory role.
- Technical Knowledge – Understanding of CDM, GSMR, PSSR, ISO 14001 and other relevant standards and regulations.
- Communication Skills – Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to coach and influence others.
- Analytical Thinking – Experience in incident reporting, risk assessment and performance analysis.
- Professional Integrity – Commitment to compliance, continuous improvement and stakeholder collaboration.
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Looking to make a difference in safety and sustainability? Join Cadent as a SHES Advisor and help us deliver infrastructure that supports communities and protects the environment. Apply now to be part of a values-driven, safety-first organisation!
Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date.
Disclaimer: While the closing date is set as mentioned, we reserve the right to close the application process earlier if necessary, depending on the unique circumstances of each role.
At Cadent, we’re thrilled to be part of the future of UK energy!
We have a clear roadmap to drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.
We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together, we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers, whom we put at the heart of everything we do.
What’s In It For You
Here at Cadent, we recognise that our people are truly unsung heroes. Quietly confident, delivering every day - that’s why we’re committed to supporting our people to get the best out of themselves. For this role, we offer:
- Annual bonus
- Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary
- 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
- An extra day off each year to celebrate life’s special moments
- Career development with funded learning options
- Flexible working and strong ED&I commitments
- Generous family policies and flexible benefits
- Retail discounts, gym access, and more
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We support a healthy work-life balance and are open to flexible working options.
Diversity and Inclusion
Don’t meet every requirement? No problem! If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – you may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.
We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities – Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men's Engagement Network (M.E.N) – can’t wait to welcome you!
As a proud Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process and we will ensure that support is provided.
What’s next?
To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon. To learn more about Cadent, visit our website at Home - Cadent Gas Ltd.
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