Senior SHEQ Advisor

Astute People; Leiston; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Up to 20% pension contribution

Performance-related bonus (≈5%)

25 days holiday + 3-5 days extra

Job summary

Astute People are recruiting a Senior SHEQ Advisor for a Sizewell C project, offering a competitive salary and a strong benefits package including up to 20% pension and a performance bonus. The role reports to the Head of SHEQ and involves leading a team to maintain high safety and environmental standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in health and safety management within construction/utilities/nuclear, with qualifications such as NVQ Level 5/6, CertIOSH, CSCS Managers, and NEBOSH Fire.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Health and Safety management within construction, utilities or nuclear environments.
• Proven experience coaching/mentoring Health and Safety professionals.
• NVQ Level 5 or 6 with CertIOSH, plus NEBOSH Fire Certificate and CSCS Managers/Professional test or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of SHEQ Advisors, providing coaching and technical guidance.
• Promote a strong SHEQ culture and drive buy-in for positive change.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve SHEQ performance against client KPIs.
• Develop, implement and enhance SHEQ procedures to exceed expectations and comply with legislation.
• Provide expert guidance on health, safety and environmental matters in a construction-based environment.
• Monitor SHEQ performance and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Support high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders to balance requirements and drive outcomes.

Skills

Health and Safety leadership

Coaching/Mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

ISO 45001/14001 knowledge

CSCS Managers/Professional

NEBOSH Fire Certificate

CertIOSH

NVQ Level 5/6

Education

NVQ Level 5/6

CertIOSH

NEBOSH Fire Certificate

CSCS Managers/Professional test

Job description

Astute's Nuclear team are partnering with a leading utilities and infrastructure services provider, recognised for its technical excellence and commitment to sustainability, to recruit a Senior SHEQ Advisor to work on the Sizewell C project. The strategically important Senior SHEQ Advisor role comes with a competitive salary, up to 20% combined pension contribution, performance-related bonus and many additional benefits.

Responsibilities and duties of the Senior SHEQ Advisor role

Reporting to the Head of SHEQ, you will:

• Lead and support a team of SHEQ Advisors, providing coaching, mentoring and technical guidance across the health and safety function.
• Promote a strong SHEQ culture across the organisation, building credibility and achieving buy-in for positive change.
• Work closely with key stakeholders across the wider business to maintain and improve SHEQ performance against client KPIs.
• Develop, implement and enhance SHEQ procedures to exceed client expectations, meet legislative requirements and align with company standards.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on health, safety and environmental matters within a construction-based environment.
• Monitor SHEQ performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support the organisation in maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, balancing competing requirements and influencing positive outcomes.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• 5+ years' experience in Health and Safety management within a construction, utilities or nuclear environment.
• Proven experience managing, coaching or mentoring Health and Safety professionals.
• NVQ Level 5 or Level 6 qualification, with a minimum of CertIOSH.
• NEBOSH Fire Certificate.
• CSCS Managers and Professional test or an industry-recognised equivalent.
• Strong understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental management systems and processes, including ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Experience working within a complex construction, infrastructure, utilities or nuclear environment would be highly advantageous.

Personal skills

The Senior SHEQ Advisor role would suit someone who has:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• A proactive approach to improving health, safety and environmental performance.
• The ability to build credibility and secure buy-in for change.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• The confidence to balance conflicting requirements while maintaining high SHEQ standards.
• A genuine commitment to developing people and promoting a positive SHEQ culture.

Salary and benefits of the Senior SHEQ Advisor role

• Competitive salary
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service
• Up to 20% combined pension contribution
• Performance-related bonus of around 5%
• Opportunity to buy up to 10 days' holiday and sell up to 5 every year
• Healthcare package
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary
• 1,000 employee referral fee
• Electric vehicle and Cycle2Work schemes
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• One paid volunteering day each year
• Cashback and discounts from over 3,000 retailers

INDNUC

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.