SHEQ Advisor

United Infrastructure Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

United Infrastructure delivers essential infrastructure services across utilities and social infrastructure, supporting some of the UK's largest network operators and housing providers. As a SHEQ Advisor (permanent, full-time), this field-based role requires a full UK driving licence and a DBS check.

You will promote a strong SHEQ culture, conduct site audits, and deliver safety briefings while maintaining documentation and supporting ISO audits.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Full UK driving licence and DBS check.

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

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Proactive

Organised

IT skills

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

Full UK driving licence

Tools

SHEQ software

ISO documentation systems

ECO-online

MS Office

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.

Social Infrastructure -

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.

SHEQ Advisor

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
DBS Check : Required
Salary : Competitive, based on experience

*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 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

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
• Standard DBS

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

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.