SHEQ Advisor

United Infrastructure Ltd; Dartford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Holiday allowance

Pension & health plan

Job summary

United Infrastructure delivers essential infrastructure services across utilities and social infrastructure, supporting some of the UK’s largest network operators. This field-based role requires a full UK driving licence and a strong background in SHEQ, audits, and compliance.

You will promote a Zero Harm culture, carry out site audits, and support ISO audits while delivering toolbox talks to site teams. We are seeking candidates with NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate and experience in

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (minimum) required.
• Experience within social housing, maintenance, or minor works projects.
• Strong knowledge of SHEQ legislation and best practices.
• Experience with audits, reporting, and compliance systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, organised, and able to work independently.
• Good IT skills (Microsoft Office essential; SHEQ systems desirable).
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Promote and implement a strong SHEQ culture aligned with a Zero Harm approach.
• Ensure full compliance with SHEQ policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Carry out regular site audits, inspections, and safety tours.
• Complete SHEQ reporting (daily, weekly, monthly), including incidents and KPIs.
• Support ISO audits and maintain SHEQ systems and documentation.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety alerts, and briefings to site teams.
• Monitor and analyse SHEQ data to identify trends and improvements.
• Maintain systems such as ECO-online and document control platforms.
• Encourage reporting of hazards, near misses, and incidents.
• Support and guide site teams and SHEQ coordinators.
• Attend SHEQ meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Driving licence

IT skills

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

First Aid / Fire Marshal training

CSCS card

Asbestos Awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

SHEQ systems

TechIOSH membership

Job description

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors. Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas:

Utility Infrastructure

Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.

Social Infrastructure

Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Equal Opportunities Statement - At United Infrastructure, we are committed to making every interaction a positive and inclusive experience. If there is anything we can do to support you, remove barriers, or make the process more accessible, please let us know — we want this to be the best possible experience for you.

Job Advert Description

Location

East London

Job Type

Permanent, Full-time

DBS Check

Required

Salary

Competitive, based on experience

Field Requirements

• This is a field-based role, so a full UK driving licence is essential.

About Us

United Infrastructure delivers essential infrastructure services across utilities and social infrastructure, supporting some of the UK’s largest network operators and housing providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and implement a strong SHEQ culture aligned with a Zero Harm approach
• Ensure full compliance with SHEQ policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Carry out regular site audits, inspections, and safety tours
• Complete SHEQ reporting (daily, weekly, monthly), including incidents and KPIs
• Support ISO audits and maintain SHEQ systems and documentation
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety alerts, and briefings to site teams
• Monitor and analyse SHEQ data to identify trends and improvements
• Maintain systems such as ECO-online and document control platformsEncourage reporting of hazards, near misses, and incidents
• Support and guide site teams and SHEQ coordinators
• Attend SHEQ meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (minimum)
• Experience within social housing, maintenance, or minor works projects
• Strong knowledge of SHEQ legislation and best practices
• Experience with audits, reporting, and compliance systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, organised, and able to work independently
• Good IT skills (Microsoft Office essential; SHEQ systems desirable)
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• TechIOSH membership
• CSCS card
• First Aid / Fire Marshal training
• Asbestos Awareness

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase more
• Pension scheme and health cash plan (Medicash)
• Employee referral scheme
• Retail discounts and savings platform
• Ongoing training and development support
• Friendly, supportive team environment

Why Join Us?

This is a great opportunity to be part of a growing group, working on meaningful projects within the social housing sector. You’ll have the chance to develop your career while making a real impact on safety, quality, and the communities we serve.

Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.