Senior SHEQ Advisor

BJF Group; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BJF Group is seeking a Senior SHEQ Advisor to oversee health, safety, and quality in construction projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting best practices, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations in a dynamic environment. This role requires hands-on experience in the construction industry and offers opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave entitlement: 33 days (including bank holidays)

Group pension scheme with Royal London

Free eyesight test (Specsavers)

Company-funded health cash plan

Remote GP access and electronic prescriptions

24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted gym memberships across the UK

Wellbeing and mental health support through the Better BJF Initiative

Employee referral scheme with cash rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in health and safety, site inspections, and incident reporting.
• A passion for Safety, Health, and Environment.
• A full UK driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Champion health and safety across the company.
• Manage sites on all relevant aspects of SHEQ.
• Conduct quality control inspections to maintain high standards.

Skills

Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Team Leadership

Education

NEBOSH Certification

Tools

HandsHQ

MyCompliance

IMS

SharePoint

Peoplesafe

Job description

BJF Group is a leading multi-discipline Main Contractor based across the UK, specialising in delivering high-quality construction projects across various sectors. We pride ourselves on our reputation for excellence and attention to detail.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented and experienced Senior SHEQ Advisor with a background in hands-on SHEQ management and a desire to be actively involved with our teams to promote HSE best practices.

We foster an environment where talent is nurtured and everyone has the opportunity to thrive. If you aim to play a key role in driving our business forward, we invite you to join us during this exciting period of development and growth to realize your full potential.

Position:

As a Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) Manager, you will be responsible for developing practices within our workplace to ensure health & safety and environmental standards on-site, ensuring work is undertaken safely. You will also conduct quality control inspections to maintain high standards.

This is a very hands-on Health and Safety role, where experience in the construction industry is crucial for directly impacting how safely and sustainably we operate. This role offers a diverse and rewarding opportunity for a Health and Safety professional who thrives in the built environment and wants to lead initiatives from the front line.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

1. Champion health and safety across the company, working with teams to ensure safety is a priority.
2. Manage sites on all relevant aspects of SHEQ, focusing on safe working methods and risk reduction systems.
3. Support site management to keep documentation up to date and report issues.
4. Lead and support external audits to ensure compliance with standards.
5. Provide support on systems such as HandsHQ, MyCompliance, IMS, SharePoint, Peoplesafe, and deliver SHEQ-related training.

Requirements:

• NEBOSH Certification or equivalent H&S qualification.
• A full UK driving license, as travel between sites using a personal vehicle is required.
• Experience in health and safety, site inspections, and incident reporting.
• A passion for Safety, Health, and Environment.

Other benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Annual leave entitlement: 33 days (including bank holidays)
• Group pension scheme with Royal London
• Free eyesight test (Specsavers)
• Company-funded health cash plan
• Remote GP access and electronic prescriptions
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted gym memberships across the UK
• Wellbeing and mental health support through the Better BJF Initiative
• Employee referral scheme with cash rewards

At BJF, we seek individuals who:

• Are motivated and seek challenging careers
• Desire a flexible, supportive environment
• Want opportunities to progress and make decisions
• Enjoy variety in their daily work

Our Values (TEAMS):

Trusted: Open, honest, and transparent

Excellent: Striving for the best in everything we do

Agile: Leading change

Motivated: Committed to continuous improvement

Safe: Supporting wellbeing for all

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of sex, religion, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender reassignment.

We have been recognized as a Silver Armed Forces Covenant Employer (2022), awarded ‘Management Team of the Year’ at the Surrey Kent Sussex (SKS250) Awards (2022), and were finalists in the Southeast Construction Awards (2021).