Lead Safety, Health and Environment Advisor

Are you a passionate safety, health and environment professional ready to take your career to the next level? At UK Power Networks Services, we're seeking an experienced Lead Safety, Health and Environment Advisor to play a pivotal role in delivering robust safety culture and making a tangible impact across a broad portfolio of prestigious clients. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of £80,574, a company car (subject to criteria), a 3% bonus, and a suite of outstanding benefits including 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, private medical cover, occupational health support, generous pension contributions, and access to a host of discount and wellbeing schemes. The role requires a full-time office presence at one of our regional offices, including Stansted, Bury St Edmunds, London, or Ashford.

Imagine leading a highly skilled team of SHE professionals, working collaboratively with senior stakeholders and clients across sectors such as aviation, rail, defence, utilities, and more. You'll be responsible for ensuring compliance with our integrated Health, Safety and Environmental Management system (ISO9001, 14001 and 45001), continually reviewing and enhancing our policies and procedures, and developing your team as new opportunities arise. With a payroll responsibility of around £500,000 and direct reports that will grow as our works expand, your leadership will help us continue our award-winning culture of safety and innovation.

You'll thrive in this role if you have substantial experience as a SHE specialist, a degree or equivalent in a relevant field, recognised health and safety qualifications (such as NEBOSH), and strong people management skills. Ideally, you'll also have, or be working towards, institutional membership or certification, with a solid understanding of SHE in rail, defence, or the public sector.

Join us and you'll not only shape policy and lead incident investigations, but also act as the key point of contact for our clients' executive teams and our own senior management. Your expertise will help us deliver energy solutions that optimise and integrate technology for improved performance and sustainability, all while protecting critical national infrastructure and delivering commercial benefits. If you're ready to take the next step in your SHE career and make a real difference, apply by 17/03/2026 and become part of the team powering the UK's future. To view the full job description please click apply to be directed to our careers page.