Graduate SHEQ Advisor

Browne Construction; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Graduate SHEQ Advisor who will be responsible for ensuring compliance with safety, health, environmental, and quality regulations on various projects. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Environment and Sustainability, Environmental Science, or Health & Safety. Responsibilities include conducting site audits, monitoring regulations, and collaborating with project teams. The position offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company pension scheme

Company Van/Car allowance

25 days annual leave

Three volunteering days per year

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP service

Health & wellbeing medical

Discounted gym membership

Employee discounts via Medicash

Training agreement for professional journey

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Monitor compliance with health and safety standards and provide guidance.
• Support the implementation of Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality procedures.
• Collaborate with teams to support ISO audits.
• Assist in developing strategies for workplace safety and environmental performance.
• Identify gaps for improvement.
• Investigate accidents and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Team Player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environment and Sustainability, Environmental Science or Health & Safety MSc

NEBOSH (desirable)

Job description

As a Graduate SHEQ Advisor, you will gain valuable hands‑on experience on various projects. You will develop technical and professional skills to enable you to understand and implement strategies to ensure compliance with regulations and to mitigate risks. You will maintain high‑quality standards throughout civil engineering projects and collaborate closely with project teams, offering guidance to integrate safety, health, environmental, and quality considerations into project planning and execution. This graduate programme will equip you with the knowledge and practical experience to become a key contributor in maintaining a safe, healthy, environmentally conscious, and quality‑focused work environment, playing a vital role in the overall success of projects.

The successful candidate will be based in our Enfield office initially, with a planned move to Apsley in the New Year; details around this can be discussed further at interview.

What You Will Be Doing

Your responsibilities will increase throughout the duration of the graduate programme as your skills and technical knowledge develop. Some of your main responsibilities will include:

• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations.
• Monitor compliance with health and safety regulations, standards and provide guidance to staff and safety practices.
• Supporting the implementation of Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality procedures.
• Collaborating with team to support audits on behalf of the business for ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and other applicable standards.
• Assisting the team with developing and implementing strategies for improving workplace safety and environmental performance.
• Assisting with the identification of gaps for improvement.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environment and Sustainability, Environmental Science or Health & Safety MSc.
• As our projects are spread across different locations, your work base will be flexible, and travel may be required to various project sites. It's therefore important to have a positive and flexible approach towards travel and must have a full driving licence.

Additional Qualification desirable

• NEBOSH

Desirable Traits

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to Continuous Improvement.
• Team Player.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary, with uplift based on satisfactory completion each year.
• Company pension scheme.
• Company Van/Car allowance.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Three volunteering days per year.
• Employee Assistance Programme for support on health & wellbeing, relations, work, bereavement, and finances.
• Virtual GP service.
• Health & wellbeing medical.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Employee discounts via Medicash retail discount scheme.
• Training agreement with the relevant chartership to begin your professional journey.

Apply today if you are interested in joining our team! For more information on our Early Careers, please visit our website: Early Careers - Browne.