Senior SHEQ Advisor

Assured Safety Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Senior SHEQ Advisor to lead safety initiatives across regional projects. This role involves developing safety policies, conducting audits, and fostering a proactive safety culture within the organization. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH qualification and experience in Health & Safety within construction or utilities sectors. This position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Comprehensive benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Health & Safety within Construction, Utilities, or Power sectors.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the region.

Responsibilities

• Lead SHEQ initiatives across multiple regional projects.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and risk controls.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and site visits.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Solutions-focused mindset

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

Job description

Senior SHEQ Advisor

Location: Yorkshire (North & South Yorkshire)

Salary: £45-55k + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

Sector: Utilities & Infrastructure

Assured Safety Recruitment is proud to be working in partnership with a fast-growing leader in utilities and infrastructure support services. As the company continues to expand, they are investing in their Health & Safety function and seeking a Senior SHEQ Advisor to help shape and drive safety excellence across the business.

This is a high-impact role within an organisation that places safety, quality, and environmental responsibility at the core of its operations. With strong backing from senior leadership and a culture that values innovation and continuous improvement, this is a fantastic opportunity for a highly experienced SHEQ professional to make a real difference.

The Role

As a Senior SHEQ Advisor, you will lead SHEQ initiatives across multiple regional projects, acting as a trusted advisor to operational teams and senior stakeholders. You will be instrumental in embedding a proactive safety culture and ensuring compliance with legal and internal standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion SHEQ best practices across all sites and projects.
• Lead the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and risk controls.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to meet SHEQ objectives and drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and site visits, providing clear feedback and ensuring corrective actions are taken.
• Build strong relationships with operational teams, contractors, and external partners.
• Represent the business at client SHEQ forums and industry events.
• Support the creation of RAMS, job packs, and Construction Phase Plans.
• Facilitate pre-start meetings, workshops, and safety briefings.
• Lead investigations into incidents and ensure lessons learned are shared.
• Deliver SHEQ assurance audits and performance reviews.

About You

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in Health & Safety within Construction, Utilities, or Power sectors.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the region.

Why Join?

• Be part of a forward-thinking company with a genuine commitment to safety.
• Influence strategic decisions and drive meaningful change.
• Enjoy a supportive environment with clear pathways for career progression.
• Competitive salary, car allowance, and comprehensive benefits package.

Assured Safety Recruitment are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company operating across the UK. We recruit all roles in the Health and Safety industry including Health and Safety Advisor, Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director, and HSE, HSEQ, SHEQ, QHSE, EHS positions.

Once we have received your details, we will be in touch within 14 days if your application has been successful for the role. Wherever possible we do try to contact all of our applicants directly, however sometimes due to a large volume of applicants this isn t always possible. If you have not been contacted within 14 days of applying, unfortunately this means your application has not been successful, but we may keep your details on file for future opportunities.