Job Title: SHE Advisor - Yorkshire GREEN Project
Location: Leeds/York
Contract Type: 12 months with scope to extend
The Role
As a SHE Advisor, you will provide Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) support across a major electricity transmission infrastructure project in Yorkshire. Working collaboratively with principal contractors, subcontractors, and project delivery teams, you will help ensure compliance with relevant legislation, company procedures, project requirements, and established SHE standards.
You will play a key role in promoting a proactive safety culture, identifying hazards, assessing risks, and supporting the implementation of effective control measures throughout construction activities. These may include substation construction, overhead transmission line installation, underground cable works, civil engineering, lifting operations, and associated infrastructure upgrades.
Through regular site engagement, inspections, audits, and constructive challenge, you will support the consistent application of safe working practices, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to the delivery of a safe and environmentally responsible project.
You will also champion SHE initiatives, promote positive safety behaviours, support incident investigations, and provide practical advice to site teams and management. A key focus will be ensuring that critical risks are effectively managed and that everyone involved in the project takes responsibility for maintaining high standards of health, safety, and environmental performance.
Key Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with principal contractors, subcontractors, and project delivery teams to promote high standards of SHE performance and drive continuous improvement across the project.
Review site working practices, identify opportunities for improvement, and provide constructive feedback and advice to principal contractors and delivery teams.
Undertake site inspections, audits, and assurance activities to verify compliance with contractor management systems, client Business Procedures, project requirements, and applicable legislation.
Monitor site activities and assess the effective implementation of SHE management systems, risk assessments, method statements, and associated co...
SHE Advisor in Leeds employer: Pontoon Careers
At Pontoon, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Our dynamic work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, providing Business Analysts with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the Utilities sector while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working. With a commitment to employee growth and development, we empower our team members to thrive in their roles and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
