Freelance SHEQ Advisor/Consultant

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist contractor in the waste and renewable energy sectors is seeking a Freelance SHEQ Advisor/Consultant to join their HSEQ team in Leeds. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a secure portfolio of projects, contributing to health and safety strategies while ensuring compliance with SHEQ standards. Candidates must be NEBOSH qualified and possess a strong background in SHEQ roles. The contract duration is 3 - 6 months, with a competitive day rate up to £500.

Benefits

Generous day rate

Opportunity for career progression

Supportive SHEQ team environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record in SHEQ roles in waste/engineering sectors.
• Several years’ experience in a SHEQ role is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HSEQ on small-medium sized schemes.
• Create risk assessments and conduct site audits.
• Lead health & safety initiatives, site-based 5 days a week.

Skills

SHEQ standards

Audit procedures

Health & Safety initiatives

Education

NEBOSH qualification

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Posted:

18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

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Job Description:

Your new company: Your new company is a specialist contractor, operating primarily in the waste and renewable energy sectors with a continuously expanding portfolio of works. Due to recent contract awards, the company is expanding in size and profile and is now seeking a Freelance SHEQ Advisor/Consultant to join their experienced HSEQ team.

Your new role: As a SHEQ Advisor, you will be responsible for overseeing HSEQ on a range of small-medium sized schemes. You will create and complete risk assessments and method statements, conduct site audits and inspections regularly. You will lead and deliver health & safety initiatives with the support of a strong HSEQ team to raise awareness of risks and hazards. You will be site-based 5 days per week.

What you'll need to succeed: You will have a proven track record working in a similar role within waste/energy for waste or engineering environments. Previous experience is beneficial. You’ll demonstrate a working knowledge of SHEQ standards & audit procedures, with a sound understanding of implementing integrated ISO standards (14001, 45001 & 9001) throughout a live project. You must be NEBOSH qualified and have several years’ experience in a SHEQ role.

What you'll get in return: This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skillset and progress your career as the business grows, working on a secure and expanding portfolio of works based entirely in West Yorkshire. With a dedicated and specialist workforce, your contribution is highly valued, with a commitment to personal progression within a supportive SHEQ team.

In reward for your hard work, the company offers a generous day rate of up to £500 DOE (Inside or outside IR35). The contract duration is 3 - 6 months.