Health & Safety Advisor

ZipRecruiter; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an HSEQ Advisor to ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards across multiple sites. This role requires strong experience in HSEQ management, preferably in construction or M&E environments, and includes responsibilities like supporting management and conducting audits. Ideal candidates will have the Nebosh Certificate and a passion for fostering a positive health and safety culture.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years supporting HSEQ management in a multi-site environment.
• Experience in construction or M&E-related industries.

Responsibilities

• Support local management with HSEQ across multiple projects.
• Conduct internal audits and attend site meetings to ensure compliance.
• Develop health and safety documents like risk assessments.

Skills

Understanding of managing HSEQ in an M&E environment

Knowledge of CDM 2015 requirements

Passion for health and safety

Ability to self-manage time and resources

Proven leadership in fostering a positive health and safety culture

Effective communication with clients, employees, and site teams

Focus on achieving targeted results and maintaining high-quality standards

Awareness of legal, regulatory, and statutory health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements

Knowledge of modern business practices, innovation, and change management

Attention to detail

Education

Nebosh Certificate (Construction)

Technical Member of IOSH

ISO Internal Auditing Certificate

Job description

Job Description

HSEQ ADVISOR

Group Metropolitan is seeking talented professionals to join our team. As a leading company in our industry, we offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. Group Metropolitan is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace. We value dedication, innovation, and teamwork, and we strive to provide an environment where all employees can thrive.

About the role:

The HSEQ Advisor role involves being the eyes, ears, and voice of HSEQ within the business, primarily on-site. Responsibilities include conducting internal audits, attending site meetings, and supporting site teams to ensure health and safety standards are met.

While some tasks can be performed remotely, most require site presence, including occasional night or weekend work. The role covers multiple sites, predominantly in London, with frequent travel to project locations.

The HSEQ advisor acts as the main contact for site teams and a trusted colleague on HSEQ matters, working closely with project managers and frontline workers to support their HSEQ management.

Group Metropolitan values continual development. A health and safety-related qualification is required, with additional qualifications or memberships developed upon appointment. Experience, skills, and cultural fit are prioritized.

This is a medium technical skill role, supported and mentored by a senior HSEQ professional. A reasonable level of the skills listed below is expected, with a development plan to address any gaps and promote ongoing improvement.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Support local management with HSEQ across multiple projects.
• Identify and implement improvements to HSEQ practices.
• Provide guidance and advice to resolve major issues and meet business HSEQ requirements.
• Promote Group Metropolitan objectives and support their implementation.
• Assist in developing health and safety documents such as risk assessments and construction phase plans.
• Manage and investigate incidents and accidents within your scope.
• Plan, monitor, and manage the internal HSEQ audit program.
• Review and manage the HSEQ management system within your scope.
• Ensure consistent achievement and maintenance of HSEQ standards, with regular communication.
• Manage invoicing and ordering through line management for central processing.
• Collaborate with the HSEQ team to support business needs.
• Monitor and support HSEQ compliance across projects in line with legal, regulatory, and business requirements.

Experience

• At least 2 years supporting HSEQ management in a multi-site environment.
• Experience in construction or M&E-related industries.

Qualifications

• Nebosh Certificate (Construction)
• Technical Member of IOSH
• ISO Internal Auditing Certificate

Skills

• Understanding of managing HSEQ in an M&E environment.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 requirements.
• Passion for health and safety.
• Ability to self-manage time and resources.
• Proven leadership in fostering a positive health and safety culture.
• Effective communication with clients, employees, and site teams.
• Focus on achieving targeted results and maintaining high-quality standards.
• Awareness of legal, regulatory, and statutory health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Knowledge of modern business practices, innovation, and change management.
• Understanding of best practices within the M&E or construction industry.
• Proficiency with office IT systems.
• Attention to detail.