SHEQ Advisor

Abatec Recruitment; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the water sector is seeking a SHEQ Advisor for a site-based role in Bournemouth. The role involves managing SHEQ risks, conducting audits, and integrating with project teams to enhance operational efficiency. Candidates should have proven SHEQ experience, strong communication, and analytical skills. This position offers a permanent contract with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as part of a SHEQ team.
• Ability to collect, analyse and interpret large volumes of data with accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply the company’s approach to managing SHEQ risk.
• Monitor and review corrective actions.
• Organise and contribute to SHEQ assurance audits.
• Conduct and support accident and incident investigations.
• Integrate with project teams to manage operational challenges.

Skills

SHEQ team experience

Data analysis skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Abatec is recruiting for a permanent SHEQ Advisor to join their client, a leading contractor within the water and infrastructure sector, delivering complex design-and-build projects across multiple long‑term frameworks. With a strong regional presence and a commitment to innovation, they provide an environment where people are encouraged to grow, develop and reach their full potential.

This site‑based role is located at a major project in Bournemouth and will report directly to the Regional SHEQ Manager. You will play a key part in supporting the SHEQ function and embedding best‑practice standards across the project delivery lifecycle.

As SHEQ Advisor you will :

• Understand and apply the company’s approach to managing SHEQ risk, driving best‑in‑class performance.
• Monitor and review corrective actions to ensure clear, effective improvements.
• Organise, support and contribute to SHEQ assurance audits.
• Conduct and / or support accident and incident investigations.
• Integrate with project teams to understand daily operational challenges.

Our client is looking for a SHEQ Advisor with :

• Proven experience working as part of a SHEQ team
• Ability to collect, analyse and interpret large volumes of data with accuracy
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills
• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging at all levels
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Visi...