SHEQ Advisor

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm based in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Senior SHEQ Advisor to enhance project safety and compliance. You will support teams with technical advice, conduct project inspections, and lead improvement projects. Essential qualifications include a NEBOSH Qualification and IOSH membership, alongside a strong background in civil engineering. The role offers benefits like free on-site parking, generous holidays, and a health cash plan. Join a forward-thinking team as a vital part of our compliance function.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

33 Days holiday (Inc Bank Holidays)

Van/Cash Allowance

Pension

BHSF - Health Cash plan

Death in Service

Qualifications

• Experience in Groundworks or civil engineering.
• Ability to raise awareness and improve safety culture.
• Proactively leading and managing HSE Management policies, procedures, and practices.
• Ability to train and develop staff, improving their understanding and capabilities.
• Ability to work in a pro-active, cooperative manner to improve performance.

Responsibilities

• Support teams with technical advice on project matters.
• Conduct comprehensive inspections and timely reporting.
• Lead continual improvement projects to enhance safety culture.

Skills

Deep understanding of legal health and safety guidelines

Good investigation and problem-solving skills

Ability to produce reports and develop relevant policies

Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability

Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessments

Excellent organisational and motivational skills

Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities

IT literate

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

Education

NEBOSH Qualification (construction) or equivalent

IOSH Membership

Valid CSCS Affiliated Card

Job description

Senior SHEQ Advisor

Our client is a nationwide civil engineering and groundworks company based in Birmingham, supporting some of the largest construction companies across the length and breadth of the UK. Established in 1994, they are a family‑founded business that still operates with the customer focus and values they started with. Currently recruiting for a Senior SHEQ Advisor, to work alongside their experienced team, in Birmingham.

The Senior SHEQ Advisor will be responsible and accountable for working with live projects predominantly across the West Midlands.

Main Responsibilities

• Advising - supporting teams with technical advice on matters arising, ensuring supervisory/management roles are equipped and capable of delivering successful projects.
• Inspections - conducting comprehensive inspections, ensuring timely reporting, and actions are clearly communicated, escalating concerns as appropriate.
• Project Reviews - participate in relevant project reviews, both routine meetings and special events arising.
• Investigations - conducting timely root cause analysis investigations, liaison with key stakeholders, agreeing learning, and communicating actions.
• Workforce Engagement - engage and consult with workers and supply chain in relation to a wide range of compliance obligations (e.g. health, safety, well‑being, modern slavery, etc). Transferring skills and knowledge via briefing sessions.
• External Stakeholder Co‑operation - representing McDermotts with engagement of various stakeholders including the Client, PC, and supply chain.
• Safe Working Practices - support the company and project team with the development, evolution, and deployment of safe systems of work.
• Improvement Projects - leading continual improvement projects arising to support process improvement, zero harm, behavioural change and culture.

Reporting to the SHEQ Director, you will become an integral role of an expanding compliance function, collaborating with colleagues, and participating in business review meetings.

The role will involve travel across our national contracts and project sites. A valid driving licence is required.

Education

• NEBOSH Qualification (construction) or equivalent
• IOSH Membership
• Valid CSCS Affiliated Card

Knowledge & Skills (Essential)

• Deep understanding of legal health and safety guidelines
• Good investigation and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to produce reports and develop relevant policies
• Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability
• Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessments
• Excellent organisational and motivational skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
• IT literate
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

Experience (Essential)

• Experience in Groundworks or civil engineering
• Ability to raise awareness and improve safety culture
• Proactively leading and managing the HSE Management policies, procedures, and practices
• Ability to train and develop staff, improving their understanding and capabilities
• Ability to work in a pro‑active, cooperative manner with client, contract, and site staff to improve performance and minimise non‑conformances on site

Benefits

• Free on‑site parking
• 33 Days holiday (Inc Bank Holidays)
• Van/Cash Allowance
• Pension
• BHSF - Health Cash plan
• Death in Service

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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