SHEQ Advisor - #2159159

Locations: Kettering, Leeds or Cardiff (Pontypridd)

Sector: Utilities / Civil Engineering / Infrastructure

The Opportunity

A growing infrastructure and utilities contractor is looking to appoint a SHEQ Advisor to support projects across its UK operations.

This role would suit a motivated and personable SHEQ professional with experience within utilities, civil engineering or infrastructure environments who is looking to further develop their career within a supportive, family-oriented business.

Working closely with operational teams, you will play a key role in promoting a positive safety culture, conducting site inspections and audits, supporting compliance activities and coaching teams on best practice.

The business places significant emphasis on teamwork, development and long-term employee retention, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within the sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections, audits and workplace assessments across active projects.
• Monitor compliance with company procedures, client requirements and legislation.
• Support the delivery of a positive health and safety culture across the business.
• Provide practical SHEQ advice and guidance to operational teams.
• Inspect temporary works, excavations, traffic management and general construction activities.
• Produce audit reports, improvement plans and lessons learned documentation.
• Deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Support incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Assist with risk assessments and method statement reviews.
• Promote continual improvement across Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality performance.

Requirements

• NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum requirement).
• Tech IOSH membership or working towards.
• 2-5 years' SHEQ, Health & Safety or Compliance experience.
• Previous experience within utilities, infrastructure, civil engineering, water, power, gas, ICP or DNO environments.
• Good understanding of CDM Regulations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Comfortable working independently and managing your own workload.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Right to work in the UK.
• UK construction or utilities experience.

Desirable

• NEBOSH Fire Certificate.
• Fire safety experience.
• Experience delivering toolbox talks or training sessions.
• Level 3 Award in Education and Training (or similar).
• Temporary Works knowledge.
• Utilities network experience within water, power, gas, ICP or DNO projects.

Working Pattern

• Office based from either Kettering, Leeds or Cardiff (Pontypridd).
• Candidates should ideally live within approximately 30 minutes of one of the offices.
• Significant site travel required.
• Mileage paid at 45p per mile.
• Flexibility and hybrid working opportunities may be available following successful onboarding and development.

Package

• £35,000 - £45,000 Basic Salary
• Mileage Paid at 45p per Mile
• Benefits Package
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Long-Term Career Progression Opportunities