SHEQ Advisor

Irwin & Colton; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Irwin & Colton is recruiting a SHEQ Advisor to oversee HSE policy implementation and regulatory compliance across a regional portfolio in the construction sector. You will drive safety improvements, perform audits, and deliver training while coordinating with clients, contractors and regulators.

The role requires proven construction/industrial safety experience, NEBOSH certification (IOSH membership preferred), and excellent organisational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent required; IOSH membership preferred.
• Proven experience in health and safety within construction or civil engineering.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of the HSE policy and compliance with legislation across the company.
• Review health and safety performance from audits and drive improvements.
• Provide training and act as main contact with clients, contractors and regulators.
• Travel as required and maintain a valid UK driving license.

Skills

HSE policy

Auditing

Stakeholder mgmt

Training delivery

Travel

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

IOSH membership

Job description

SHEQ Advisor

Oxford

Circa £50,000 + £12,000 Car Allowance/Company Car

Irwin & Colton has been engaged by one of the UKs leading civil engineering and groundworks contractors to recruit a HSE Manager, this role will involve looking after the region and helping shape the company's strategic direction for health, safety and environment. The organisation has a track record of successful delivery of high-profile projects and the HSE agenda is core to their operations.

Key responsibilities of the SHEQ Advisor will include:

• Ensuring the delivery of the HSE policy, and compliance with legislation and regulations across the company
• Reviewing health and safety performance based upon audits and constantly scanning for opportunities to drive improvements
• Undertake preliminary assessments and provide training where required
• Acting as the main point of contact with key stakeholders including clients, contractors, and regulators

The successful SHEQ Advisor will have:

• Proven experience in a similar role ideally within construction or civil engineering
• A NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent, and ideally membership of IOSH
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• A strong technical knowledge across relevant health and safety legislation, compliance and regulations

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leader in their sector, and effect real change through forward thinking schemes. The position will include travel, a valid UK driving license is required.