Safety, Health & Environmental Advisor

In a nutshell...

We have a great opportunity for a Safety, Health & Environment Advisor to join our team within Vistry Services, covering sites across Bristol & Cotswolds. The SHE Advisor plays a pivotal role in bringing our commitment to safety, health and the environment to life. The purpose of the role is to help ensure our operations are delivered responsibly and, so far as is reasonably practicable, protect the natural environment and the health, safety and welfare of our employees and everyone who may be affected by our activities. Working alongside site operations teams, the SHE Advisor will be a trusted partner providing practical support, constructive challenge, coaching and mentoring to embed the SHE framework, strengthen our safety culture and inspire continuous improvement.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service 2 Volunteering days per annum Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary Share save and share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…In return, what we would like from you…

Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality Must have NEBOSH General Experience in the construction industry Experience in a Safety Advisor role within Residential Construction or Tier 1 Contracting Member of a Professional Body, progressing to Chartered status. Experience in housebuilding desirableMore about the Safety, Health & Environment Advisor role…

Carry out regular Site SHE inspections and advisory visits, using each opportunity to engage, influence and promote positive SHE behaviours. Maintain strong and open communication with the SHE Manager, sharing insight, emerging themes and areas requiring support. Champion compliance with the SHE Management framework, identifying gaps and ensuring errors or omissions are reported and addressed appropriately. Contribute actively to regional, team and other relevant SHE meetings, sharing learning and helping turn discussion into meaningful action. Be a trusted and approachable point of contact for site management teams, providing timely guidance, support and relevant updates. Lead and/or support accident and incident investigations, helping uncover root causes, share learning and maintain accurate, up-to-date records where applicable. Regularly review the company SHE database, driving the timely close-out of near misses and minor incidents and helping ensure lessons translate into safer ways of working. Proactively identify and propose initiatives that reduce work-related accidents and occupational hazards, encouraging fresh thinking and continual improvement across our operations. Communicate effectively with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regarding the Health and Safety Policy and all relevant inspections, accidents and incidents. Ensure that relevant accidents and dangerous occurrences are reported promptly to the Business Unit Directors, Group SHE Director and the HSE as required. Promptly investigate all safety, health and environmental accidents/incidents as required by legislation and best practice, in accordance with company guidance and timescales. Make known and discuss any significant findings/recommendations throughout Vistry Group. Assist business units in closing out all incident investigations promptly and completely. Ensure all investigation recommendations are implemented.Finally, lets tell you a bit about us...

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.

Join us in making Vistry.

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