SHE Advisor

Morgan Sindall Group Plc; Swaffham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An infrastructure company in the UK seeks a motivated SHE Advisor for a project with National Grid. This site-based role involves ensuring compliance with safety legislation, providing guidance on SHE matters, and leading a positive safety culture. Ideal candidates will have a NEBOSH qualification, experience in regulated sectors, and effective communication skills. The position offers generous benefits including flexible working arrangements and a contributory pension scheme. Apply now to join a collaborative team focused on delivering outstanding results.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working

Family friendly policies

Mentoring programmes

Contributory pension scheme

Car scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Discounts including gym membership

Qualifications

• Minimum NEBOSH General Certificate or NEBOSH Construction Certificate required.
• Proven experience within heavily regulated sectors like energy transmission.
• Experience in leading incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support on SHE matters.
• Ensure compliance with SHE legislation and company procedures.
• Lead/shepherd safety culture and best practices across projects.

Skills

NEBOSH General Certificate

Valid UK driving licence

Experience in regulated sectors

Proactive problem solving

Experience in incident investigations

Strong communication skills

Education

NEBOSH qualifications

Job description

Talented people are the key to our success.

Would you like to work for an inclusive and collaborative company which is also one of the most successful within the UK infrastructure industry?

We are looking for a motivated and ambitious SHE Advisor to join our team on the £16.5m Necton Overhead line project, supporting the delivery of a range of exciting schemes for our client, National Grid. This role is offering an excellent opportunity for someone keen to further develop their skills and take on increasing levels of responsibility.

Role Responsibilities

As a site‑based SHE Advisor, you will collaborate closely with operational teams to ensure full compliance with all relevant SHE legislation, company standards, and project requirements. You will play a key role in promoting a safe, responsible, and high‑performing working environment across the project.

• Provide leadership, advice, and support to project teams on all SHE matters.
• Support and embed Morgan Sindall’s Protecting People Commitment across the project.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant SHE legislation, industry standards, and company procedures.
• Identify and implement opportunities for improvement, continually striving for best practice.
• Lead, advise, and support management teams, employees, and supply chain partners.
• Provide coordination and leadership within the business unit SHEQ function.
• Report accurately and effectively on SHEQ performance and key metrics.
• Support and mentor less experienced SHEQ team members, promoting shared learning and best practice.
• Lead or support accident and incident investigations to determine root causes and identify lessons learned.
• Function as a key point of contact for client, supply chain, and stakeholder engagement on SHE matters.
• Champion a positive culture of safety, wellbeing, and sustainability across all operations.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or NEBOSH Construction Certificate (minimum recognised SHE qualification).
• Valid UK driving licence (site‑based role requiring travel).
• Proven experience working within a heavily regulated sector, such as energy transmission.
• Experience on infrastructure or heavy civil engineering projects.
• Proactive, solutions‑focused approach to problem solving.
• Experience leading or contributing to incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Confident in constructively challenging others to uphold safety standards.
• Enthusiastic about adopting best practice and promoting shared learning across teams.
• Experience engaging directly with clients, supply chain partners, and other stakeholders.

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
• 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.