SHEQ Advisor

Building Careers UK; Chorley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a SHEQ Advisor to ensure health, safety, environmental, and quality standards across construction projects. The role combines site inspections and office-based advisory work. The ideal candidate has over 5 years' experience in a safety advisory role within the construction industry, plus a NEBOSH qualification. A competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Full company benefits package

Supportive team environment

Long-term career security

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a safety advisory or SHEQ role.
• Strong background within the construction industry.
• Solid understanding of CDM Regulations and H&S legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conducting regular site inspections and safety checks.
• Advising site teams on safe systems of work.
• Creating and reviewing RAMS and risk documentation.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to influence site teams

Organizational skills

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

Tools

COSHH assessments

Risk assessments

RAMS

Job description

SHEQ Advisor - Social housing and construction

Wigan - 40,000 - 45,000 + comprehensive package

Your new company

You will be joining a long-established, family‑run construction and property‑services contractor operating across the North West. With a strong reputation for delivering social housing refurbishment, planned works, maintenance and improvement projects, the organisation is known for its community focus, investment in staff development and commitment to quality, safety and sustainability. Their teams work across a mix of domestic, commercial and local‑authority environments, offering long‑term stability and a supportive culture.

Your new role

Our client is seeking a SHEQ Advisor to support their health, safety, environmental and quality standards across a variety of construction and refurbishment projects. This is a balanced site‑office hybrid position, ideal for an experienced safety professional who enjoys both hands‑on compliance inspections and structured office‑based advisory work.

You will spend 3 days per week on site conducting audits and inspections, and 2 days in the office completing safety documentation, reviewing risk assessments and supporting wider SHEQ initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Conducting regular site inspections, audits and safety checks across construction and refurbishment projects.
• Advising site teams and managers on safe systems of work, legislative requirements and best practice.
• Creating, reviewing and updating RAMS, COSHH assessments, method statements and site‑specific risk documentation.
• Supporting incident investigations, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Ensuring compliance with company SHEQ policies, ISO standards and current health & safety legislation.
• Delivering toolbox talks, briefings and safety training to site teams.
• Assisting with environmental and quality‑assurance processes as required.
• Promoting a proactive safety culture and driving continuous improvement across all projects.
• Supporting project teams with client audits, documentation requests and compliance reporting.
• Working closely with operational leaders to embed good practice and maintain high standards across all sites.

What you will need to succeed

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a safety advisory or SHEQ role.
• Strong background within the construction industry – housing, refurbishment or maintenance experience beneficial.
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent).
• Solid understanding of CDM Regulations, H&S legislation and site‑based controls.
• Experience completing COSHH assessments, risk assessments and producing RAMS.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to influence site teams and management.
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites with strong organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

What you get in return

You will be joining a stable, successful contractor that genuinely values its people. The role offers:

• 40,000 - 45,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Full company benefits package.
• Supportive, friendly team environment with strong leadership.
• Long‑term career security with a company known for internal progression.
• A varied role offering autonomy, development opportunities and involvement in meaningful community‑focused projects.

Apply

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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