SHEQ Advisor

Ipsum Utilities Limited; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Professional qualifications support

Virtual GP & Mental health

Cycle to Work

Life assurance

Long service recognition

Local social committees

Job summary

Ipsum Utilities Limited in Sidcup seeks a SHEQ Advisor to ensure compliance with SHEQ management systems and legislative obligations. You will coach staff, monitor audits, and drive continuous improvement to strengthen safety culture across sites and depots.

You’ll develop policies and oversee RAMS and briefings, work with clients, and lead or support investigations to uphold standards. A NEBOSH certificate with IOSH membership is preferred, plus strong IT skills and independent collaboration.

Qualifications

• Qualified SHEQ professional with utilities/infrastructure/construction experience
• NEBOSH Certificate and working towards/holding NEBOSH Diploma
• IOSH membership (Tech IOSH or above) with practical knowledge of legislation and risk management

Responsibilities

• Promote and support SHEQ across divisions, depots, and sites within remit
• Act as a SHEQ ambassador, encouraging innovative solutions and collaboration
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and risk controls to reduce risk
• Work with internal teams and clients to meet SHEQ targets and drive improvement
• Monitor performance against Occupational Health and Safety Plans
• Conduct site visits, audits, and inspections; provide feedback and corrective guidance
• Ensure timely closure of corrective actions with measurable improvements
• Support RAMS, Job Packs, and briefings
• Attend client SHEQ forums and represent the business
• Lead or support investigations and assurance audits to uphold SHEQ standards

Skills

SHEQ management

Stakeholder engagement

IT literacy

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

NEBOSH Diploma

IOSH membership

Tools

RAMS templates

Audit software

Job description

Location: Sidcup including regular travel to sites

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 with the option to buy more
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life assurance cover
• Long service recognition
• Active local social committees

About the role…

In this role, you’ll provide expert guidance and support to ensure the business remains compliant with our SHEQ management systems and all relevant legislative obligations. You’ll coach and mentor employees on how to effectively use these systems, while actively monitoring their implementation through audits and inspections. By constructively challenging the effectiveness of risk controls, you’ll help drive continuous improvement and strengthen our safety culture. You’ll also play a key role in supporting the Divisional Head of SHEQ, contributing to our shared goal of achieving health and safety excellence across the organisation.

As a SHEQ Advisor…

• Promote and support SHEQ across divisions, depots, and sites within your remit
• Act as a SHEQ ambassador, encouraging innovative solutions and collaboration
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and risk controls to reduce risk
• Work closely with internal teams and clients to meet SHEQ targets and drive improvement
• Monitor performance against Occupational Health and Safety Plans
• Conduct site visits, audits, and inspections; provide feedback and corrective guidance
• Ensure timely closure of corrective actions with measurable improvements
• Support planning workshops and assist with RAMS, Job Packs, and briefings
• Attend client SHEQ forums and represent the business professionally
• Lead or support investigations and assurance audits to uphold SHEQ standards

About you…

You’re a qualified SHEQ professional with experience in utilities, infrastructure, or construction, holding a NEBOSH Certificate and willing to work towards, actively working towards, or already holding the NEBOSH Diploma. With IOSH membership (Tech IOSH or above), you bring practical knowledge of SHEQ legislation, systems, and risk management, and have a strong background in project safety planning, compliance assessments, and reviewing RAMS. Confident in coaching and influencing stakeholders at all levels, you’re a clear communicator with solid IT skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a collaborative team.

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