HSQE ADVISOR – CIVILS & POLING

MJ Quinn; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

33 days holiday

Medicash Scheme

Pension Scheme

Gym & Retail Discounts

X2 Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

MJ Quinn is offering an HSQE Advisor position, field-based with regular travel to sites across the United Kingdom. The role supports the OSA (Poling and Civils) division, providing practical HSQE guidance and assurance to maintain health, safety, environmental and quality standards.

You will conduct inspections, deliver toolbox talks, assist with risk assessments and manage incidents, with a focus on continuous improvement and a positive HSQE culture across contracts.

Qualifications

• Previous HSQE Advisor experience.
• Experience in telecoms, utilities, construction, or infrastructure environments.
• Working knowledge of ISO 45001 management systems.
• Experience conducting site inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Promote a positive HSQE culture across several contracts.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and compliance assessments.
• Deliver toolbox talks, briefings, and inductions.
• Provide practical advice and support to operation teams on HSQE matters.
• Review and support the development of risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work.
• Investigate incidents, near misses and non-conformances, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Raise, monitor and follow up on corrective actions and non-conformance reports.
• Support management teams in identifying and managing workplace risks.
• Liaise with clients and subcontractors as required.
• Monitor compliance with company standards and management systems, including ISO 45001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Assist with the delivery of HSQE initiatives, campaigns, and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

HSQE experience

ISO 45001 knowledge

Site inspections

Incident investigations

Full UK driving license

Travel willingness

Communication skills

Job description

Salary £32,000 to £38,000 plus vehicle MJ Quinn is currently offering an exciting opportunity for an HSQE Advisor to join our growing team. This is a field-based role, requiring regular travel to operational sites across the United Kingdom.

HSQE ADVISOR - Civils/ Poling

HSQE Advisor Job Description

About The Role

The HSQE team plays a key role in supporting the business to make informed, responsible decisions regarding health, safety, environmental, and quality standards. The team provides expert guidance, advice, and assurance to ensure compliance, minimise risk and drive continuous improvement across all areas of the organisation.

As an HSQE Advisor, you will provide practical and professional support on all HSQE matters. Working closely with operational teams, subcontractors, and clients, you will be responsible for providing technical advice, promoting best practice, and ensuring effective risk management across work sites. This role will primarily support the OSA (Poling and Civils) division of the business, giving you the opportunity to work across a variety of telecommunications and utility infrastructure projects, while playing a key role in enhancing our positive HSQE culture throughout the business.

Responsibilities and Requirements

• Promote a positive HSQE culture across several contracts.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and compliance assessments
• Deliver toolbox talks, briefings, and inductions
• Provide practical advice and support to operation teams on HSQE matters
• Review and support the development of risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work
• Investigate incidents, near misses and non-conformances, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions
• Raise, monitor and follow up on corrective actions and non-conformance reports
• Support management teams in identifying and managing workplace risks
• Liaise with clients and subcontractors as required
• Monitor compliance with company standards and management systems, including ISO 45001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
• Assist with the delivery of HSQE initiatives, campaigns, and continuous improvement activities.
• Represent the HSQE function in a professional and positive manner at all times.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in an HSQE Advisor role.
• Experience within telecommunications, utilities, construction, or infrastructure environments.
• Working knowledge of ISO 45001 management systems.
• Experience conducting site inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Desirable

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent health and safety qualification).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• NRSWA O1, SA002, SA006
• Pole safety or overhead network experience
• IOSH membership.
• First Aid at Work certification.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to influence positive HSQE behaviours.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in report writing and documentation control.
• Familiarity with HSQE management systems and legal compliance.

MJ Quinn are an established national organisation, with contracts covering the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland. At MJ Quinn we believe in creating great connections with our customers, our people, and our world. Even though our company is growing our values continue to be at the heart of everything we do.

Benefits

• 33 days holiday
• Company Vehicle
• Medicash Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Gym & Retail Discounts
• X2 Life Assurance
• Cycle to work scheme

At MJ Quinn, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable workforce. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender, marriage & civil partnerships, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in building a team as diverse as the communities we serve.

Should you feel you have similar experience and you’re looking for a new challenge then we would love to hear from you!