SHEQ Advisor

Probus Recruitment Ltd; Diggle Green; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in civil engineering is seeking a SHEQ Advisor for a permanent role based in Leigh. The successful candidate will support major airfield frameworks while ensuring high standards of safety, health, and quality. Responsibilities include providing SHEQ advice, conducting inspections, and compiling reports. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in a SHEQ role and hold a NEBOSH General Certificate. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered, alongside career development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Long-term stable role

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in SHEQ role within construction or civil engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive SHEQ advice and support to site and project teams.
• Carry out site inspections and audits across UK airfield projects.
• Assist with incident investigations, corrective actions and improvement plans.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of ISO standards

Confident communication

Proactive SHEQ advice

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

IOSH membership

Job description

SHEQ Advisor

Location: Leigh based (supporting major airfield frameworks - regular travel required)
Salary: Up to £45,000 + package (Negotiable)
Type: Permanent

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for a SHEQ Advisor to support the delivery of specialist civil engineering works across major UK airfield frameworks. The role will support multiple live projects with individual work package values of up to £5m, operating within a business that has a guaranteed pipeline of secured work for at least the next five years.

You will act as a key advisor to operational teams, ensuring the highest standards of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality are embedded across airside and landside works in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide proactive SHEQ advice and support to site and project teams
• Carry out site inspections, audits and engagement visits across UK airfield projects
• Support compliance with SHEQ legislation, internal standards and client requirements
• Assist with incident investigations, corrective actions and improvement plans
• Produce SHEQ reports, dashboards and performance data
• Support internal audits against ISO standards and relevant sector schemes
• Contribute to environmental and carbon reduction reporting and action planning
• Promote best practice and continuous improvement across the business

Requirements

• NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum)
• IOSH membership
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a SHEQ role within construction or civil engineering
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence operational teams
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide

What's on Offer

• Long-term, stable role supporting a secured 5-year workload
• Exposure to complex, high-profile airfield infrastructure projects
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Career development within a growing specialist delivery team