Health & Safety Advisor - Immediate Start

Howells Solutions Limited; Amersham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional contractor is seeking an experienced SHEQ Advisor/Manager to enhance operational SHE performance through mentoring and training. This is a full-time, predominantly office-based role, requiring travel across North London. The successful candidate will manage ISO compliance and accreditations, ensuring quality and safety management. An immediate start is preferred, offering a competitive salary with additional benefits like a car allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Travel expenses

Qualifications

• Must have relevant certifications and experience in SHEQ protocols.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with teams.
• Ability to manage multiple accreditations efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Support operational teams through coaching and mentoring.
• Manage and oversee company systems ensuring ISO compliance.
• Conduct site inspections to identify SHEQ improvement areas.

Skills

NEBOSH Certificate in Construction

Experience with ISO 9001, 45001 & 14001

Experience with Constructionline, CHAS & Safe Contractor

High level of IT literacy

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to interpret legislation

Job description

Overview

For this role, we are seeking an experienced SHEQ Advisor / Manager to embrace a modernised role of a SHEQ coach, focusing on supporting the operational teams through mentoring, coaching, training and advising to improve SHE performance, innovation, and promotion of positive SHEQ messages.

Due to the critical nature of this role, they are aiming to appoint someone immediately as soon as the first week of December. This role would therefore suit someone who is immediately available and is keen to secure a new position before the new year.

This is a blank canvas and an opportunity to put your stamp all over a regional contractor that will support you in delivering your objectives. The main purpose of the role is to support the company in the operation of company systems (ISO 9001 & ISO 14001) covering the effective management of quality, health, safety, and the environment. This includes managing and overseeing the company becoming ISO45001 accredited.

You will also manage and oversee, including re-submission of all accreditations held by the business including ISO, Constructionline, CHAS and Trade Bodies Competency Accreditations such as Gas Safe, NFRC etc. This is a full-time role, predominantly office‑based role with travel to sites as required, mainly across North London, Uxbridge and Ealing. You will still be required to carry out site inspections, these will not just review what is happening at the time of the inspection, but also consider future works and SHEQ issues to be resolved and improved upon.

Skills & Qualifications

• Relevant NEBOSH Certificate in Construction or equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience with ISO 9001, 45001 & 14001 is essential for this position.
• Previous experience with Constructionline, CHAS & Safe Contractor systems.
• High Level of IT literacy
• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Be able to work positively and collaboratively with the team.
• Carry out physical demonstrations, produce guidance, and teach awareness to promote continuous improvement.
• Be positive in your feedback and remain approachable as and when required for all.
• Ensure a No blame culture with a can-do team mentality.
• Ability to interpret Legislation and Approved Code of Practices in an easy-to-read, follow and understandable format.

Salary & Benefits

This is a permanent, full-time role for which you will receive a highly competitive salary, inclusive of a car allowance and travel expenses. If you're looking to join a modern, forward-thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of its people are the keys to the group's success, please apply to learn more.

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).

Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies