HSEQ Assistant

BMSL Group Ltd; Neath; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

BMSL Group Ltd in Neath is hiring an HSEQ Assistant to support Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality activities from the Neath office. The role involves maintaining records, assisting with audits and compliance reporting, and liaising with suppliers and subcontractors.

It is office-based with occasional site visits to support audits and inspections. Ideal candidates have construction industry experience, strong organisation skills, and a proactive approach.

Qualifications

• This role requires construction industry experience and office-based compliance work.
• Experience in administrative, coordination or support roles is essential.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are required.

Responsibilities

• Support HSEQ Manager and operational team with documentation and records.
• Maintain HSEQ records, registers and controlled documentation.
• Prepare, issue and file HSEQ documentation and reports.
• Assist audits, inspections and compliance reporting activities.
• Produce HSEQ statistics and performance data for management.
• Administer supplier and subcontractor approval processes.
• Maintain subcontractor records, insurances and accreditations.
• Liaise with suppliers/subcontractors to obtain documentation.
• Support environmental reporting and waste management objectives.
• Assist with risk assessments and toolbox talks.
• Work with office, site teams and suppliers on compliance tasks.

Skills

Organisation

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

NEBOSH Construction qualification

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

HSEQ Assistant

Neath

£30,000 p.a. + Benefits Package

We are working with a growing South Wales contractor that continues to secure long-term social housing, refurbishment, retrofit, cladding and construction projects across the region.

Due to continued growth, the company is looking to appoint an HSEQ Assistant to support its Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality function from its Neath office.

This is an excellent opportunity for somebody with construction industry experience who enjoys compliance, administration and process-driven work and is looking to develop a long-term career within HSEQ. The position is predominantly office based, with occasional visits to construction projects to support audits, inspections and compliance activities.

The Role

• Supporting the HSEQ Manager and wider operational team.
• Maintaining HSEQ records, registers and controlled documentation.
• Preparing, issuing and filing HSEQ documentation.
• Assisting with audits, inspections and compliance reporting.
• Producing HSEQ statistics, reports and performance data.
• Administering supplier and subcontractor approval processes.
• Maintaining subcontractor competency records, insurance information, accreditations and compliance documentation.
• Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain outstanding documentation.
• Maintaining approved supplier databases.
• Supporting legal compliance and monitoring legislative updates.
• Assisting with risk assessments, safe systems of work and toolbox talks.
• Supporting environmental reporting, sustainability initiatives and waste management objectives.
• Undertaking occasional audits and inspections on construction projects.
• Working closely with office teams, site teams, suppliers and subcontractors.

About You

We are particularly interested in candidates who have:

• Previous experience within the construction industry.
• Experience in an administrative, compliance, coordination or support role.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Competency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and work independently.
• An understanding of construction risk assessments and method statements.
• A proactive and professional approach to their work.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to undertake occasional site visits.

Desirable

• NEBOSH Construction qualification or willingness to work towards it.
• Experience supporting Health & Safety, Environmental, Quality or Compliance functions.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Previous experience as an HSEQ Assistant, SHEQ Assistant, Compliance Coordinator, Health & Safety Administrator or similar.

Why Apply?

• Join a growing contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work.
• Gain exposure across Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality disciplines.
• Work closely with an experienced HSEQ Manager and operational team.
• Opportunity to develop professional qualifications and career progression.
• Mix of office-based responsibilities and project exposure.
• Long-term permanent opportunity with a well-established South Wales contractor.