SHEQ Advisor

Cleary Contracting Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private Medical Insurance

On-site parking

Company Vehicle

Job summary

Cleary Contracting Ltd, a family-run construction company, is recruiting a SHEQ Advisor to work within the H&S Department. You will provide practical SHEQ guidance across live construction sites and support the development and maintenance of the Integrated Management System (IMS) aligned with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and Safe-T-Cert.

You will conduct regular inspections and audits, review RAMS and safety documentation, and monitor compliance with legislation, reporting on performance and driving

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of SHEQ/HSEQ experience in construction or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of UK construction health and safety legislation.
• Experience conducting site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
• Practical RAMS and risk assessment review experience.
• Familiar with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and Safe-T-Cert systems.
• Experience supporting internal audits and maintaining docs.
• Good communication and influencing skills to challenge unsafe practices.
• Excellent organisation and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular SHEQ inspections, audits and compliance reviews across live sites.
• Provide practical Health & Safety guidance to project teams and subcontractors.
• Review RAMS, construction phase plans and safety docs.
• Monitor compliance with UK/Irish H&S legislation and client requirements.
• Assist investigations into accidents and near-misses with corrective actions.
• Maintain and improve Integrated Management Systems (ISO 9001/14001, Safe-T-Cert).
• Coordinate internal audits and support external certification processes.
• Monitor environmental compliance including waste, pollution prevention and efficiency.
• Support quality inspections, non-conformance reporting and corrective actions.
• Maintain SHEQ documentation and performance reports; deliver inductions and toolbox talks.
• Collaborate with operational teams to drive continuous SHEQ improvement.

Skills

SHEQ/HSEQ experience

UK H&S legislation knowledge

Site inspections and audits

RAMS reviews

ISO 9001/ISO 14001/Safe-T-Cert

Internal audits support

Documentation management

Communication and influencing

Organisational skills

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Cleary Contracting Ltd is a family-run construction company based in Randallstown, with planned growth we are looking to strengthen our team with the appointment of a SHEQ Advisor to work within our H&S Department. You will be working closely with project teams and senior management, you will provide practical SHEQ guidance across live construction sites, while supporting the development and maintenance of the company’s Integrated Management Systems in line with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and Safe-T-Cert.

The Job Role:

In your new role:

• Conduct regular SHEQ inspections, audits and compliance reviews across live construction projects
• Provide practical Health & Safety advice and guidance to project teams and subcontractors
• Review of RAMS, construction phase plans and associated project safety documentation
• Monitor compliance with UK and Irish H&S legislation, company procedures and client requirements
• Support accident, incident and near-miss investigations, ensuring corrective actions are implemented
• Maintain and improve Integrated Management Systems in line with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and Safe-T-Cert
• Coordinate internal audits and support external certification and surveillance assessments
• Monitor environmental compliance, including waste management, pollution prevention and resource efficiency
• Support quality inspections, non-conformance reporting and corrective action management
• Maintain SHEQ documentation, compliance records and performance reports
• Support the delivery of site inductions, toolbox talks and SHEQ training
• Work closely with operational teams to promote continuous improvement in SHEQ performance

The Person:

• At least 3 years SHEQ/HSEQ experience within construction, fit-out or a related industry
• Strong working knowledge of UK construction Health & Safety legislation
• Experience conducting site inspections, audits and compliance reviews
• Practical experience reviewing RAMS and construction-related risk assessments
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and Safe-T-Cert management systems
• Experience supporting internal audits and maintaining compliance documentation
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge unsafe practices
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects
• Full UK driving license

Desirable (it would be great if you have this, but don’t worry if you don’t):

• IOSH membership
• Relevant construction, environmental or quality qualifications

Company Benefits

• Company pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• On-site parking

Additional Information

What’s on Offer

• Company Vehicle
• Opportunity to join a growing construction business
• Varied, multi-site role with autonomy and responsibility
• Opportunity to shape and influence Health & Safety standards across the organisation