Sustainable Talent LTD
SHEQ Advisor
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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.
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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.
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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
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