Group Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality Advisor

ZipRecruiter; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Suffolk is seeking a Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality Advisor. The role involves providing SHEQ advice, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with legislation. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and a background in construction. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and package

Discretionary bonus

Car allowance

Pension contributions

Staff social events

Private Health care scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Clear development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in SHEQ inspections and compliance.
• Knowledge of current occupational SHE legislation.

Responsibilities

• Advise on SHEQ policies and procedures.
• Conduct SHEQ inspections and compliance checks.
• Assist site teams to improve SHEQ performance.

Skills

Coaching

Compliance

Education

NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate

NVQ Level 4 in Occupational Health and Safety Practice

Job description

Job Description

Exciting opportunity for an up-and-coming, driven, and enthusiastic Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality Advisor to join a successful, family-owned Construction company based in Suffolk. This long-standing regional main contractor operates across the commercial, healthcare, education, and student accommodation sectors, working repeatedly with blue-chip clients.

About the SHEQ Advisor

The role will be based at the Head Office in Suffolk but will involve frequent travel to sites throughout the UK, predominantly in the East Anglia region.

• 39 hours per week, Monday - Friday
• Provide SHEQ advice whilst coaching and guiding Construction teams.
• Report to the SHEQ manager and support/cover them during periods of leave.
• Establish and maintain the highest SHEQ standards for the business.

The ideal candidate will ideally come from a Construction background / have worked for previous Construction Main contractors

Duties & Responsibilities for the SHEQ Advisor

• Advise and coach all employees in the implementation of company policies and procedures.
• Advise on all current occupational SHE legislation.
• Conduct SHEQ inspections, ensuring compliance with company procedures and policies.
• Assist the Site Team to improve SHEQ performance on site.
• Carry out investigations into accidents/incidents as instructed by the SHEQ Manager.
• Maintain/promote liaison with officials and professional bodies (e.g., HSE, ROSPA, IOSH, BSI, EA).
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and codes of practice.
• Report to the SHEQ Manager on legal/regulatory compliance and non-compliance, and suggest/promote ways of improving performance.
• Complete the necessary SHEQ training and obtain relevant professional qualifications.

Requirements / Qualifications for the role

• NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate (essential)
• NVQ Level 4 in Occupational Health and Safety Practice (minimum)
• Associate Member of IEMA (desirable)

Knowledge

• Knowledge of ISO 45001, 14001, 49001 (desirable)

Additional Requirements

• Right to work in the UK
• Full Driving License

Benefits to a successful candidate

• Competitive salary and package
• Discretionary bonus
• Car allowance
• Pension contributions
• Staff social events
• Private Health care scheme, life assurance, employee assistance programme
• Clear development opportunities