SHE Advisor

82851 - Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Advisor

You will report to the Lead SHE Advisor and will work within UK Power Network Services based in the London region. You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of 68,144, excellent benefits and a bonus of 3%.

Close Date: September 13th 2026

We also provide the following additional benefits

• 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays.
• Reservist Leave – Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid
• Personal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
• Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan
• Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes
• Occupational Health support
• Switched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Programme

JOB PURPOSE:

To give competent health, safety and sustainability advice to advisors, Managers, staff, contractors, clients and the general public to promote the requirements of the health and safety management system.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• You will provide Health, Safety, Sustainability and Environmental advice to other advisors, managers, employees, contractors and the general public.
• You will maintain the UK Power Networks Services 'safety relationship' with our Clients.
• You will contribute to the review of existing and development of new processes and communicates relevant changes to those affected as produced by the Central SHE Team
• You will interpret all SHE procedures, drives implementation and monitors to ensure implementation and application within the directorate. This will also include any client procedures.
• You will monitor compliance with SHE procedures and legal and moral obligations
• You will participate in Stay Safe, Health, Safety & Environment Committee (HESEC), Risk Management, Client SHE Forums or specific committees and Safety Action Teams.
• You will work with the management team to implement realistic short/long-term goals, advise on priorities, document observing the Directorate SHE Strategy/Action Plan and provide on going monitoring of performance
• You will provide a monitoring function to ensure that contractors engaged and services provided exceed our expectations concerning SHE
• You will engage and consult with Union Safety Representatives and Non Union Safety Representatives including participation at HESECs and Safety Action Teams and other relevant forums
• You will participate in and co-ordinates compliance audits of legislative requirements and new amended SHE procedures observing Business Systems procedures and external auditors. Communicating actions required to rectify non conformances
• You will assist with the development to provide appropriate SHE training and communication materials relating to new procedures for implementation/communication to employees and contractors.
• You will help deliver SHE specific training and awareness courses including induction course at the training schools and occupational health/wellbeing promotion.
• You will support the SHE incident investigation process by participating in investigations.
• You will review method statements, providing guidance on SHE matters.
• You will undertake regular random inspections/audits (Behavioural Exchanges) to monitor performance of field teams and identifies issues requiring improvements and good performance.
• You will be a coach to the business conducting inspections/audits and provide support.
• You will, together with the Operational Assurance Team, help monitor compliance with safe systems of work and supporting the Worker Accreditation Scheme
• You will monitor workplace facilities to ensure they are aligned with company facilities management procedures and consistent with environmental requirements
• You will monitor the provision and maintenance of vehicles and more general transport arrangements.
• You will monitor and champions SHE management in the business
• You will provide SHE reports to managers.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

The main function of the post holders role is to give SHE assistance/advice on the London Underground Limited Project, as well as working across other areas of the business, in delivering the company H&S Policy requirements.

You will also lead and advise the business sectors to achieve coordinated Health, Safety and Environmental improvements.

You will represent us at operational and senior management level with external partners and provide cover for colleagues within the Services SHE Team.

KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPEREINCE:

Essential:

• Experience of SHE
• Hold a minimum of National Examination Board of Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) Certificate
• Work experience which covers the main activities undertaken by staff and contractors working in the UK Power Networks Services Directorate and have or previously have held operational competencies
• Hold a valid UK driving licence
• Rail access passes and licence (able to attain)
• Previous experience in the rail industry

Desirable:

• Hold, or be working towards, an IOSH in Managing Your Environmental Responsibilities
• Can demonstrate experience being a team player
• IT software packages

Please note this position does not offer blended working - office/field based.

Health & Safety Responsibilities:

Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment.

Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied.

If in doubt ask!

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to be themselves. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. If you meet the essential criteria and believe your skills, experience or transferable strengths could make you a great fit for the role, we’d love to hear from you. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we’ll be happy to help.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Where applicable, this role is subject to safer recruitment processes and robust pre‑employment checks

If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at careers@ukpowernetworks.co.uk quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.