SHE Advisor

Shape the future. Drive change. Build safer.

Are you ready to challenge convention and make a genuine impact on some of our most high-profile, technically complex projects?

At Wates, we're on the lookout for a forward-thinking SHE Advisor to join our dynamic Construction Team in the West. We work across multiple sectors, pushing boundaries in design, delivery, and sustainability — and we're looking for someone just as passionate about excellence and innovation in health, safety, and environmental leadership.

The role:

This is more than just a compliance role. It's a chance to influence how SHE is embedded at every stage of construction, from pre-con through to delivery. You'll be supported by a diverse, collaborative team and empowered to bring new ideas to the table — all while progressing your career in a business that truly values your voice.

What you'll be doing:  

• Champion SHE best practice across multiple projects — supporting, coaching and advising teams on site.
• Conduct visits and reviews, identifying risk and influencing safe behaviours.
• Lead investigations, support RAMS reviews, and ensure incident reporting is timely and meaningful.
• Influence early-stage design and bid activity, driving risk awareness from the ground up.
• Collaborate with supply chain partners to embed Wates' SHE standards.
• Share insight, innovation and learning across the business to help us continually raise the bar.

Given the nature of this position, you will be required to undergo a Basic/Standard/Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at offer stage

What we will offer you:  

• Competitive salary & bonus
• Flexible working
• Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade)
• Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)
• Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers' contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more…
• Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression.
• Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity.

Our commitments:  

Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.  We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work.  As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme.  Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at recruitment@wates.co.uk