SHE Advisor

Health, Safety & Environment (SHE) Advisor
Farringdon or Ruislip Office

About the Role
VGC is seeking a proactive and motivated SHE Advisor to join our team. You will play a key role in supporting regional Directors, Operations Managers, Contract Managers, and support departments in delivering excellence across all aspects of health, safety, and environmental performance. This is a hands-on role, involving site visits, audits, and active engagement with clients and internal teams to drive a culture of safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day SHE advice and support to operations and senior management.

• Build collaborative relationships with client worksites, encouraging openness and cooperation.

• Conduct regular site tours to identify good practices and areas for improvement, reporting findings with recommendations.

• Assist in incident investigations, ensuring lessons are learnt and preventive measures implemented.

• Attend and contribute to both client and internal SHE meetings, workshops, and events, reporting back on actions and trends.

• Support the Head of Safety in interpreting and implementing changes in legislation, industry standards, and policies.

• Carry out internal audits against ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001.

• Assist in identifying and arranging SHE-related training.

• Actively promote occupational health, wellbeing, welfare, and mental health initiatives.

• Support VGC’s Energy Management System (EMS) and carbon reduction programme.

• Promote VGC’s values of equality, diversity, and inclusion at every opportunity.

• Contribute innovative ideas to enhance SHE policies, procedures, and processes.

• Assist with monthly SHE performance dashboards and reporting.

• Support the compilation and review of risk assessments.

• Represent VGC in internal and external meetings, setting a strong example in SHE leadership.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

Essential Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of the Rail, Civil, and Construction industries.

• IOSH Managing Safety qualification.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of experience within the Railway or Construction industry.

• Demonstrable experience in risk assessments.

• Proven experience in accident & incident investigation.

• Knowledge and experience in environmental matters.

• CSCS card required (PTS certification desirable).

Attitudes & Behaviours:

• Strong commitment to embedding a positive SHE culture.

• Client-focused and solutions-oriented mindset.

• Excellent team player with strong communication skills.

Why Join VGC?

• Be part of a forward-thinking company committed to health, safety, and sustainability.

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on SHE culture within high-profile projects.

• Work in a supportive environment where your ideas and initiatives are valued.

If this role is of interest, please reach out and we will be in touch.