SHEQ Advisor

MCS Group; Antrim and Newtownabbey District; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

MCS Group is recruiting a SHEQ Advisor for a leading organisation in the construction sector, based in Antrim. You will support and improve Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality standards across live construction projects throughout the UK and Ireland.

Key responsibilities include conducting site inspections, advising on RAMS and compliance, and maintaining ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 systems while supporting audits and training needs. Travel across the UK and Ireland is expected.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of construction health and safety legislation and practical risk management.
• Experience conducting site inspections, audits and reviewing RAMS and risk assessments.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK and Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections and audits, identifying hazards, unsafe practices and areas for improvement.
• Advise operational teams on RAMS, Construction Phase Plans, risk assessments and legislative compliance.
• Support incident investigations, toolbox talks, site inductions and SHEQ training.
• Maintain and continually improve ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Undertake internal audits and support external certification and surveillance audits.
• Monitor environmental controls, including waste management, recycling, pollution prevention, dust and noise.
• Produce inspection and audit reports, track corrective actions and ensure improvements are implemented.
• Work closely with project teams and subcontractors to promote best practice and maintain high SHEQ standards.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Risk management

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

MCS Group is delighted to be recruiting a SHEQ Advisor for our client, a leading organisation within the commercial fit-out and construction sector, based in Antrim. This is a key role responsible for supporting and improving Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality standards across live construction projects throughout the UK and Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections and audits, identifying hazards, unsafe practices and areas for improvement.
• Advise operational teams on RAMS, Construction Phase Plans, risk assessments and legislative compliance.
• Support incident investigations, toolbox talks, site inductions and SHEQ training.
• Maintain and continually improve ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Undertake internal audits and support external certification and surveillance audits.
• Monitor environmental controls, including waste management, recycling, pollution prevention, dust and noise.
• Produce inspection and audit reports, track corrective actions and ensure improvements are implemented.
• Work closely with project teams and subcontractors to promote best practice and maintain high SHEQ standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a SHEQ role within construction or a related industry.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge of construction health and safety legislation and practical risk management.
• Experience conducting site inspections, audits and reviewing RAMS and risk assessments.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the confidence to challenge and influence site teams.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK and Ireland.
• IOSH membership and ISO auditor training would be advantageous.