SHEQ Advisor

Ipsum; Bere Alston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car / Car Allowance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan

Professional qualifications support

Mental health support & counselling

Cycle to Work scheme

Discount club

Life assurance cover

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Ipsum, based in Newcastle, seeks a qualified SHEQ Advisor to ensure compliance with our SHEQ management systems across divisions, depots and sites. You’ll coach staff, monitor audits, and actively strengthen our safety culture while driving continuous improvement.

You’ll hold a NEBOSH Certificate and pursue the NEBOSH Diploma, with IOSH membership, and strong IT skills to support RAMS reviews and planning workshops.

Qualifications

• Requires NEBOSH Certificate and actively working toward NEBOSH Diploma, plus IOSH membership.
• Projects safety planning, compliance assessments, RAMS reviews required.

Responsibilities

• Promote and support SHEQ across divisions, depots, and sites within your remit.
• Act as a SHEQ ambassador, encouraging innovative solutions and collaboration.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and risk controls to reduce risk.
• Work closely with internal teams and clients to meet SHEQ targets and drive improvement.
• Monitor performance against Occupational Health and Safety Plans.
• Conduct site visits, audits, and inspections; provide feedback and corrective guidance.
• Ensure timely closure of corrective actions with measurable improvements.
• Support planning workshops and assist with RAMS, Job Packs, and briefings.
• Attend client SHEQ forums and represent the business professionally.
• Lead or support investigations and assurance audits to uphold SHEQ standards.

Skills

SHEQ knowledge

Coaching & influencing

IT skills

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

NEBOSH Diploma (pursuing)

IOSH membership

Tools

RAMS

Job description

Location:

Newcastle, Blaydon-on-Tyne - NE21 5SA

Employment type:

Full Time

Working Hours:

Monday to Frida

What’s In It For You…

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy more
• Company Car / Car Allowance
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more!
• Life assurance cover
• Long service recognition
• Active local social committees
• Regular social events
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

About The Role…

In this role, you’ll provide expert guidance and support to ensure the business remains compliant with our SHEQ management systems and all relevant legislative obligations. You’ll coach and mentor employees on how to effectively use these systems, while actively monitoring their implementation through audits and inspections. By constructively challenging the effectiveness of risk controls, you’ll help drive continuous improvement and strengthen our safety culture. You’ll also play a key role in supporting the Divisional Head of SHEQ, contributing to our shared goal of achieving health and safety excellence across the organisation.

As a SHEQ Advisor…

• Promote and support SHEQ across divisions, depots, and sites within your remit
• Act as a SHEQ ambassador, encouraging innovative solutions and collaboration
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and risk controls to reduce risk
• Work closely with internal teams and clients to meet SHEQ targets and drive improvement
• Monitor performance against Occupational Health and Safety Plans
• Conduct site visits, audits, and inspections; provide feedback and corrective guidance
• Ensure timely closure of corrective actions with measurable improvements
• Support planning workshops and assist with RAMS, Job Packs, and briefings
• Attend client SHEQ forums and represent the business professionally
• Lead or support investigations and assurance audits to uphold SHEQ standards

About You…

You’re a qualified SHEQ professional with experience in utilities, infrastructure, or construction, holding a NEBOSH Certificate and actively working toward—or already holding—the NEBOSH Diploma. With IOSH membership (Tech IOSH or above), you bring practical knowledge of SHEQ legislation, systems, and risk management, and have a strong background in project safety planning, compliance assessments, and reviewing RAMS. Confident in coaching and influencing stakeholders at all levels, you’re a clear communicator with solid IT skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a collaborative team.

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