SHEQ Advisor

United Living; Washington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

United Living is currently looking for a SHEQ Advisor to provide health and safety support for critical water projects in the North East of England. The ideal candidate will possess a NEBOSH Certificate and significant SHE experience in the construction water industry.

This role includes conducting risk assessments, ensuring compliance, and providing specialist advice to operational teams. Strong communication and coaching abilities are essential.

The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Minimum NEBOSH Certificate with construction SHE experience in the water industry.
• Proven track record in auditing and root cause analysis.
• Current full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic risk assessments and enhance procedures as necessary.
• Provide specialist SHEQ advice to colleagues and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance of contracts and promote positive operational behaviours.

Skills

Coaching and motivating skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving skills

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

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 – design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure for the UK’s largest network owners and operators. Social Infrastructure – revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Job Description

United Infrastructure are currently looking for a SHEQ Advisor to provide invaluable health and safety support and advice to teams undertaking works on critical water projects in the North East. Experience of working on civil/utilities projects is essential.

Your role as SHEQ Advisor will involve:

• Undertaking periodic risk assessments and implementing more robust procedures when necessary
• Providing specialist SHEQ advice to colleagues / subcontractors
• Ensuring contracts are compliant and that positive behaviours are embedded in the day to day works of our operational teams

Interpersonal, Supervisory or Management

• Good inter-personal skills with proven skills in coaching and motivating people
• Ability to communicate and influence effectively at all organisational levels (including Senior Managers)
• Ability to recommend preventative action, develop new initiatives and co-ordinate or ensure their implementation
• Ability to develop & deliver training/briefing material in an innovative, enjoyable but effective way
• Demonstrates determination to achieve business goals despite opposition and displays personal commitment

Technical or Specialist

• Experienced in auditing and root cause analysis techniques
• Ability to identify and assess patterns of resistance and effective problem-solving skills
• A good understanding of CDM Regulations, specifically in relation to Client, Principal Designer & Principal Contractor role.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Certificate and considerable relevant construction SHE water industry experience.
• Current full UK driving license

Additional information

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career progression aligned with the company’s growth