Regional Safety, Health, Environment, Quality Advisors (SHEQ)

Bridges - Trusted Intelligent Engineering Partner; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted engineering partner in Maidstone seeks a Regional SHEQ Advisor to lead health, safety, and environmental compliance. Responsibilities include conducting audits, training, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. The ideal candidate must have a NEBOSH certification and strong auditing experience. The position offers competitive salaries and various benefits including health plans and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Company car/car allowance

Health cash plan

Pension Scheme - 5% company contribution

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Qualifications

• Experience as a Regional SHEQ Advisor or interest in a new career.
• Experience delivering management & training programmes.
• Strong report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead health, safety, and environmental compliance in the region.
• Conduct workplace inspections and audits.
• Investigate safety incidents and implement lessons learned.

Skills

Strong auditing experience

Excellent interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Health & Safety management

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

Job description

Role purpose

As a Regional SHEQ Advisor, you are expected to lead, coach and set an example throughout the business ensuring promotion and demonstration of our values in your dealings with peers, staff, customers and clients. To promote and develop Health, Safety & Environmental compliance in your region, ensuring a culture of compliance, innovation & continuous improvement whilst maintaining our business objectives and ensuring competence. Support all departments within Bridges with subject matter advice in Health, Safety & Environmental matters. Measure and report on SHEQ compliance with legislation and Bridges requirements. Investigate, report and implement learning following SHEQ incidents. Enable staff to improve themselves and provide the best methods of allowing technical learning and development. Provide a flexible approach in your role to support changing business needs and demands.

At Bridges we are more than Engineers

We are listed on the Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work 2024.

As a team we shape and support engineering and construction for our clients who in turn touch the daily lives of millions of people across the UK. We have a large diverse team of talented Safe & Happy People, combining their strengths and ambition to bring innovation and evolution which ensures Sustainability for all stakeholders.

Across our key sectors - Water, Power, Energy and Aggregates, and supported through our regional office network supported by our manufacturing hub located in the heart of Somerset which forms part of our 60,000ft head office complex - we deliver diverse and interesting projects and programmes throughout UK infrastructure.

Our projects range in value from £5k to £15m, taking the role of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer on various schemes, and supporting our valued Tier 1 contractor clients in a subcontractor and off-site manufacturing capacity.

The Role

Contracted to 40.0hrs per week, Monday to Friday.

Ensuring that work not only meets technical standards but is also delivered safely, responsibly, and sustainably.

• To be the key point of contact for all SHEQ matters in our region and report monthly on performance
• To assist in the development and maintenance of health & safety management programmes and systems in written format and through face to face contact, communication, and team briefings
• Conduct occupational health related surveys e.g., noise, lighting, exposure to chemical substances etc and make associated recommendations
• To complete workplace inspections on a regular basis and ensure records are maintained
• To investigate safety related incidents and ensure full reporting & lessons learned are captured and implemented
• To carryout compliance audits and work with others to ensure both legal and Bridges procedural compliance
• Attending site briefings, client meetings, management meetings as required
• Arrange regular SHEQ rehearsals within your region
• To assist in the development and maintenance of environmental management programmes and systems in written format and through face to face contact, communication, and team briefings
• Respect the environment, implement control measures where applicable to protect the environment and reduce Bridges impact
• Implement measures to prevent waste production
• Ensure all waste is handled in line with legislation & our Environmental policies
• Work to reduce Bridges carbon impact
• Responsible for providing information in line with Bridges Quality System requirements & carrying out regular audits
• Responsible for sharing knowledge and experience through coaching and development of teams providing technical & soft skill guidance and learning
• To consider information security and remain vigilant when using information systems, and to report any doubts and/or suspicious activity to IT
• Reporting to the SHEQ Director

This role would suit a Health & Safety Advisor with experience within an electrical or mechanical engineering industry, civil construction environment or similar looking to take the technical lead and show their skills as an expert in their field and progress into a managerial role where they can build and shape a team long term future.

Requirements

Essential

• Experienced working as a Regional SHEQ Advisor or genuine interest in developing a new career
• Experience with delivering effective management & training programmes
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate
• Strong auditing experience and report writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• Driving Licence

Desirable

• DBS Checked
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, or 45001
• Environmental Management Qualifications
• Lifting AP Qualification
• Temporary Works Qualification
• Civil Engineering Experience
• Knowledge of ATEX/DSEAR Hazardous Areas
• Experienced within the Construction / Water Industry

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BRIDGES

RoSPA Gold Medal winner, Bridges - is an excellent company to work for and a great place to develop your career. Our goal is to exceed the very highest standards and ensure our people work in a culture of health, safety and well-being.

We are currently holders of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, which reinforces our commitment to supporting the armed forces community.

We are a family-run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, and we are dedicated to helping our employees learn, develop, and achieve success - along with us and throughout their careers.

Bridges also offers an excellent benefits package:

• Competitive salaries
• Company car/car allowance
• Health cash plan with Healthshield
• Standard Life Pension Scheme - 5% company contribution
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Bike 2 Work scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee referral scheme - £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone
• Employee recognition schemes
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

When you join us, you'll be part of our exciting journey.

Wherever your journey begins with us, through mutual engagement, we'll make sure you are supported and invested in. We believe in ‘team bridges' and leadership at all levels with our guiding principles: Safe People, Happy People, Sustainable Business.

Come and be part of our team!

Bridges is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.