Health and Safety Advisor

JR United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical and energy services company is seeking an HSEQ Advisor to ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards on a major healthcare project. The role involves overseeing site operations, conducting audits, and leading safety initiatives to foster a strong safety culture.

Benefits

Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 from home

Medical Health Cover & Life Assurance

25 days of annual leave plus 1 additional day for your birthday

Pension Scheme

Family Friendly policies

Flexible benefits after probation

Real career progression opportunities

Discretionary annual salary reviews

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of UK HSEQ regulations.
• Proven experience in MEP or complex construction environments.
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach to risk management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site operations for compliance with HSEQ management systems.
• Conduct audits and inspections to identify hazards.
• Lead high-risk activities ensuring permits and control measures are in place.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk Management

Education

NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety

Technical Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH)

Job description

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Dalkia Engineering is looking for a proactive and experienced HSEQ Advisor to join our high-performing team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, environmental, and quality compliance across a major healthcare infrastructure project.

As an HSEQ Advisor, you will be at the heart of delivering critical MEP upgrade works at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital, ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and a strong safety culture throughout the project lifecycle. You’ll work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment that values continuous improvement, innovation, and professional development.

Who We’re Looking For

• Strong understanding of UK HSEQ regulations, with proven experience in MEP or complex construction environments.
• NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety is essential.
• Technical Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH) required.
• SMSTS and a valid CSCS card are desirable.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive and solution-oriented approach to risk management and safety compliance.

What’s on Offer

Our people are our greatest asset. We’re committed to recruiting, training, and developing people who can drive innovation and help shape the future of energy. We invest in nurturing talent, offer a competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits package, and support continuous professional development at every level of the organisation.

• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 from home
• Medical Health Cover & Life Assurance
• 25 days of annual leave, plus 1 additional day for your birthday
• Pension Scheme
• Family Friendly policies (Enhanced maternity & paternity)
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits (after probation), interest-free tech loans
• Real career progression opportunities
• Discretionary annual salary reviews
• The opportunity to work on meaningful, impactful engineering projects

What you’ll be doing

• Oversee day-to-day site operations to ensure full compliance with Dalkia’s HSEQ management systems and client requirements.
• Conduct regular site audits and inspections, identifying and addressing hazards, unsafe practices, and environmental impacts.
• Lead and manage high-risk activities including electrical installations, hot works, lifting operations, and confined space entry, ensuring correct permits and control measures are in place.
• Support and enforce control measures for work at height, fire safety, hazardous materials, and temporary works.
• Maintain and update risk assessments, method statements, and the project risk register in coordination with the site team.
• Deliver site inductions and ensure all personnel (including subcontractors) are appropriately trained and competent.
• Take a lead role in incident investigation and root cause analysis, ensuring lessons learned are shared and implemented.
• Develop, test, and implement emergency response procedures, including evacuation drills and communication protocols.
• Facilitate HSEQ coordination meetings, safety briefings, and toolbox talks to ensure alignment across contractors, supervisors, and the client team.
• Monitor environmental performance on site, including noise, emissions, waste segregation, and water usage, supporting progress toward Net Zero and sustainability targets.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Dalkia, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to driving innovation and achieving a sustainable energy future. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive regardless of background, identity, or lived experience. We welcome applications from all individuals and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Together, we’re building a culture that reflects the communities we serve and supports the transition to a net-zero world.

About us

Dalkia is a leading technical and energy services company in the UK. We are committed to building quality relationships to drive long-term value for our clients. Backed by EDF, Britain’s biggest generator of low-carbon electricity, we leverage the strength of our Group, without losing the personability of a smaller business. We’re a people-first culture.

Our strength lies in the diversity and expertise of our people. We prioritise safety in everything we do, taking a proactive approach that ensures the health, safety, and wellbeing of everyone we interact with.

Dalkia Engineering: Partnering with our customers, we co-create, design, and deliver energy-efficient mechanical, electrical, and public health solutions faster, safer, and better than ever before.

Guided by our value-added approach and bolstered by the latest technologies, tools, and engineering techniques, our expert team will support you throughout the project lifecycle, from design to commissioning, completion, and aftercare, ensuring complete satisfaction.