Senior HSEQ Advisor

Arup; Leeds; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Job summary

Arup in Leeds is seeking an experienced HSEQ Senior Advisor to partner with business leaders, project managers and technical teams to drive excellence in Health, Safety, Environment and Quality across our operations and projects.

You will lead audits, risk assessments, and investigations, promote best practice, embed continual improvement, and support project delivery, business growth and operational performance through resilient HSEQ leadership.

Qualifications

• HSEQ knowledge across disciplines and a willingness to broaden expertise.
• Experience advising on health, safety, quality and environmental requirements for projects, bids, and operations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, coaching and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Embed HSEQ best practice with project teams and leaders to support delivery.
• Lead audits, inspections, risk assessments and compliance activities with effective action tracking.
• Analyse HSEQ data to identify trends and inform decision-making.
• Coordinate HSEQ training and awareness programmes and maintain management systems.
• Support incident investigations, emergency planning and contractor management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote sustainability integration.

Skills

HSEQ expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical and communication skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Professional qualification in Quality, Health & Safety or Environmental Management

Job description

Why Arup?

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Unleash your creativity and take your skills to new heights while working on inspiring projects. At Arup, we believe in empowering our people to produce work that sets the bar for quality. Our passionate team shares our values, and that's why they love coming to work every day.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced HSEQ Senior Advisor to partner with business leaders, project managers and technical teams to drive excellence in Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) across our operations and projects.

In this influential role, you will provide expert guidance, promote best practice, ensure compliance, and help embed a culture of continual improvement, safety and sustainability. Working closely with stakeholders, you will support project delivery, business growth and operational performance through effective HSEQ leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with project teams and business leaders to embed HSEQ best practice and support successful project delivery.
• Provide expert advice on health, safety, quality and environmental requirements for projects, bids, facilities and operational activities.
• Lead and support audits, inspections, risk assessments and compliance activities, ensuring actions are effectively implemented and tracked.
• Analyse HSEQ data, identify trends and risks, and provide insights to support informed decision-making.
• Coordinate HSEQ training, competency development and awareness programmes. Promote and maintain quality, environmental and health & safety management systems across the business.
• Support incident investigations, emergency preparedness, business continuity planning and contractor management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, embracing digital tools and innovative ways of working.
• Champion sustainability objectives and support the integration of environmental best practice into business operations and projects.

Is this role right for you?

You’ll be a collaborative and proactive HSEQ professional with a passion for creating safe, sustainable and high-performing workplaces.

You’ll Bring

• Professional qualification in Quality, Health & Safety, or Environmental Management.
• Experience providing HSEQ advice within a project, engineering, construction or professional services environment.
• Knowledge across all HSEQ disciplines, with a desire to continue broadening your expertise.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, coaching and influencing skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving abilities.
• A continuous improvement mindset and enthusiasm for driving positive change.
• Specialist expertise in high-risk activities or related HSEQ areas would be advantageous.

What We Offer You

As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefitsto help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact [e-mail] to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.