Group Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality Advisor

Fawkes and Reece; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a driven Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Advisor to join a successful family-owned construction firm. This role, based in Suffolk, involves providing expert SHEQ advice, coaching construction teams, and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation. The ideal candidate will bring a background in construction and relevant qualifications, ready to make a significant impact across various projects. Join a company that values its employees and offers a supportive environment where your expertise will be recognized and rewarded. If you're passionate about SHEQ and eager to contribute to a thriving team, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary and package

Discretionary bonus

Pension contributions

Staff social events

Private Health care scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Essential NEBOSH certification and NVQ Level 4 in Health and Safety required.
• Experience in construction safety practices and compliance is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide SHEQ advice and support to construction teams.
• Conduct SHEQ inspections and ensure compliance with policies.
• Investigate accidents and maintain liaison with regulatory bodies.

Skills

Health & Safety Advisory

Coaching

Compliance Knowledge

Accident Investigation

Education

NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate

NVQ Level 4 in Occupational Health and Safety Practice

Associate Member of IEMA

Tools

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

ISO 49001

Job description

Group Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality Advisor

Reference: VACB1234_1745406546
Posted: April 23, 2025

Exciting opportunity for an up & 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, health care, education and student accommodation sector working repeatedly with blue chip clients.

About the SHEQ Advisor

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

• 39 hour 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 highest SHEQ standards for the business.
• The ideal candidate will ideally come from a Construction background or have worked for previous Construction Main contractors.

Duties & Responsibilities for the SHEQ Advisor

• Advise and coach all employees with the implementation of the 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 etc).
• 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 with safety, health, environmental and quality system and suggest/promote ways of improving performance.
• Complete the necessary SHEQ training and obtain the 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 of ISO 45001, 14001, 49001 (desirable).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Full Driving License.

Benefits to a successful candidate

• Competitive salary and package.
• Discretionary bonus.
• Pension contributions.
• Staff social events.
• Private Health care scheme, life assurance, employee assistance programme.