Senior Health Safety Environment Advisor

Shirley Parsons; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Parsons is seeking an experienced Senior SHEQ Advisor to support a civil engineering and infrastructure business across the South East. The role blends site and office work, guiding operational teams on health, safety, and environment across multiple projects.

You will lead audits and investigations, drive continuous improvement, and mentor junior SHEQ professionals while building strong relationships with stakeholders and ensuring compliance with legislation.

Qualifications

• Experience in a SHEQ or Health & Safety advisory role within construction, utilities or civil engineering.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical SHEQ guidance to operational teams across multiple projects.
• Carry out site audits, inspections and assessments for compliance.
• Support development of a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture.
• Lead accident and incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Promote SHEQ initiatives and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and review SHEQ documentation and management systems.
• Coach and mentor operational teams and junior SHEQ professionals.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders to uphold high SHEQ standards.

Job description

A leading civil engineering and infrastructure specialist is seeking an experienced Senior SHEQ Advisor to join the business and support its operations across the South East region. The position will involve a mix of site and office working, supporting operational teams across a range of infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have strong experience within construction, utilities or civil engineering, with the ability to work autonomously, influence stakeholders and drive continuous improvement in SHEQ performance.

The Senior SHEQ Advisor will be responsible for:

• Providing practical SHEQ advice and guidance to operational teams across multiple projects.
• Carrying out site audits, inspections and assessments to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and company standards.
• Supporting the development of a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture across the business.
• Leading accident and incident investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Promoting SHEQ initiatives and supporting continuous improvement across operational activities.
• Developing and reviewing SHEQ documentation, procedures and management systems.
• Coaching and mentoring operational teams and junior SHEQ professionals.
• Managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure high standards of SHEQ performance.

The Senior SHEQ Advisor will have:

• Proven experience working in a SHEQ or Health & Safety advisory position within construction, utilities or civil engineering.
• NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 6 or equivalent qualification in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Strong knowledge of relevant health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections and incident investigations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• A proactive and practical approach to health and safety, with the ability to work autonomously.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the South East region.