SHEQ Advisor

Ipsum Utilities Limited; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Career development & qualifications

Virtual GP and mental health support

Cycle to work

Life assurance

Long service recognition

Enhanced maternity pay

Job summary

Ipsum Utilities Limited is seeking an experienced SHEQ Advisor to join our team in Ilkeston, travelling across the UK. You will provide expert guidance on Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality matters, ensuring compliance with legislation, industry standards and our SHEQ management systems.

You will lead audits and inspections, coach teams, investigate incidents and support continuous improvement initiatives to raise SHEQ standards across the business.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety is required.
• IOSH membership at an appropriate level is required.
• Experience as a SHEQ Advisor or similar in utilities, infra, construction or similar sector.
• Strong knowledge of SHEQ management systems and relevant legislation.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections and incident investigations.
• Ability to review risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Environmental awareness and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple sites.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a dynamic approach to promoting and supporting SHEQ across the group and sites.
• Promote SHEQ culture and work with customers and operations to implement solutions.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and risk controls to reduce risk.
• Support internal customers, divisions, and clients in planning and achieving SHEQ targets.
• Monitor performance against Occupational Health and Safety Plans.
• Conduct site visits, audits, and provide corrective action guidance.

Skills

NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational OH&

IOSH membership

Audits & inspections

Incident investigations

Risk assessments & method statements

Stakeholder management & coaching

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Willingness to travel

Education

NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

IOSH membership

Job description

Employment type: Full Time

Working Hours: Monday to Friday

What’s in it for you…

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GPand Mental health support & counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life assurance cover
• Long service recognition
• Enhanced Maternity Pay

About the role…

Due to continued growth, we are looking for a SHEQ Advisor to join our team based in Ilkeston, with significant travel across the UK. Reporting to the Divisional SHEQ Director, you will provide expert guidance and support across Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality matters, helping to ensure compliance with legislative requirements, industry standards and our SHEQ management systems.

You will work closely with operational teams, managers and customers to promote a positive SHEQ culture, deliver audits and inspections, provide coaching and mentoring, investigate incidents, and support continuous improvement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact within a growing infrastructure business committed to achieving SHEQ excellence.

As a SHEQ Advisor you will…

• Maintain a dynamic and driven approach to promoting and supporting SHEQ across the group, the divisions, depots and sites within your own remit.
• Be an ambassador for SHEQ and promoting “out of the box” thinking to enable solutions to problems to be identified and implemented effectively with the customers and the operations that you support.
• Facilitate the development and implementation of policies, procedures, management systems and risk controls which help reduce risk and support a positive SHEQ culture.
• Support and working closely with the internal customers, divisions, contracts, operational managers and teams as well as supporting clients and other key stakeholders in relation to planning, reviewing, and achieving SHEQ targets and objectives, promoting continuous improvement and helping to implement the requirements of our Occupational Health and Safety Plan.
• Support the contracts to measure and monitor performance against the Group and Divisional Occupational Health and Safety Plans.
• Conduct site visits to monitor and review performance and provide feedback (audit and inspection reports), and provide guidance and advice in relation to the corrective action that can/could be taken to address any non-conformances that are identified.

About you…

• You will be an experienced SHEQ professional who is passionate about driving high standards of safety, quality and environmental performance. Comfortable working independently and building strong relationships across the business, you'll have the confidence to influence, coach and positively challenge stakeholders at all levels.
• NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (minimum requirement).
• IOSH membership at an appropriate level.
• Experience in a SHEQ Advisor or similar role within utilities, infrastructure, construction or a related sector.
• Strong knowledge of SHEQ management systems, compliance requirements and industry legislation.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections and incident investigations.
• Ability to review and support risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coach and influence operational teams.
• Environmental awareness and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload across multiple sites.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Our commitment to Equal Opportunities…

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£68,000 - £75,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits