SHEQ Advisor

Vantage Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Senior SHE Advisor for a pivotal role on a major infrastructure project in Reading. The advisor will lead safety, health, and environmental performance, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement. Candidates should have a NEBOSH Construction Certificate and at least 3 years of SHE experience. This opportunity offers a chance to significantly influence safety outcomes and work collaboratively in a construction environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a SHE role.
• Strong understanding of SHE legislation and construction practices.
• Experience in a highly regulated or security-sensitive environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the implementation of the SHE Management System across the contract.
• Provide training and coaching to operational teams.
• Drive investigations of unplanned events and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Communication and influencing skills

Understanding of SHE legislation and construction practices

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Tech IOSH or AIEMA (or equivalent)

Job description

Senior SHE Advisor, Reading Contract Role, Umbrella or Outside IR35

Security Clearance beneficial but must be able to be security cleared.

My client is delivering a major infrastructure project near Reading and we're recruiting a Senior SHE Advisor to take the lead on safety, health, and environmental performance across a high-security construction and operations environment.

As the project transitions from a construction site to a hybrid, partially operational facility, the Senior SHE Advisor will be central to maintaining robust SHE standards, influencing behaviours, and ensuring compliance with both Costain and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior SHE Advisor:

• Lead and support the implementation of the SHE Management System across the contract
• Influence contract leadership and stakeholders on SHE matters
• Provide training and coaching to operational teams and supply chain partners
• Drive investigations of unplanned events and implement corrective actions
• Monitor SHE data and lead the development of improvement plans
• Engage with the Contract SHE Assurance programme to ensure compliance
• Support and oversee SHE performance across the supply chain

What We're Looking For in a Senior SHE Advisor:

Essential:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a SHE role
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate
• Tech IOSH or AIEMA (or equivalent)
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Strong understanding of SHE legislation and construction practices

Desirable:

• Over 5 years' relevant industry experience
• NEBOSH Diploma (Occupational Safety or Environmental)
• Cert IOSH or AIEMA (or equivalent)
• Experience within highly regulated or security-sensitive environments

Why Join as a Senior SHE Advisor?

This is a pivotal opportunity for a Senior SHE Advisor to work on a high-profile infrastructure project, influencing safety outcomes and working collaboratively with construction and commissioning teams. You'll play a key part in ensuring a safe and effective transition into operational service, with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and best practice.

If you're an experienced Senior SHE Advisor ready to make an impact in a technically challenging and rewarding environment, we want to hear from you.

Interested ? Apply now for a confidential chat