SHEQ Advisor

TwoScore - HSEQ Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

TwoScore - HSEQ Recruitment is representing a leading water and infrastructure organisation in the South West, seeking a Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Advisor to join its growing team. The role spans water, wastewater and civil infrastructure projects, partnering with operations to raise health, safety, environmental and quality standards on site.

The successful candidate will conduct audits and inspections, assist investigations and drive continuous improvement across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Must have NEBOSH Certification as a minimum.
• Experience in water, utilities, infrastructure or other high‑risk environments.
• Strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation.
• Experience carrying out site inspections, audits and incident investigations.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide SHEQ support across water, wastewater and infrastructure projects.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and compliance reviews across operational sites and construction activities.
• Support incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Review risk assessments, method statements and permit-to-work activities.
• Coach and support operational teams, contractors and supply chain partners on best practice.
• Build relationships with clients, framework partners and internal stakeholders.

Skills

NEBOSH Certificate

Site inspections

Incident investigations

Stakeholder management

Driving licence

UK HSE knowledge

Job description

Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Advisor

Location: South West (with regional travel)

Salary: Competitive + Company Car/Allowance + Benefits

We're supporting a leading water and infrastructure organisation that is looking to appoint a Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Advisor to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of water, wastewater and civil infrastructure projects, partnering with operational teams to promote exceptional standards of health, safety, environmental and quality performance.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys spending time on site, building strong relationships with operational teams and helping to create a positive safety culture. You'll provide practical SHEQ support across water treatment facilities, pumping stations, pipeline projects and wider infrastructure works, carrying out audits and inspections, assisting with investigations and playing a key role in driving continuous improvement across multiple sites.

The Key Responsibilities of the Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Advisor:

• Provide SHEQ support across a range of water, wastewater and infrastructure projects.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and compliance reviews across operational sites and construction activities.
• Support incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are effectively implemented.
• Review risk assessments, method statements and permit-to-work activities.
• Coach and support operational teams, contractors and supply chain partners to promote best practice.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, framework partners and internal stakeholders.
• Support the implementation and continual improvement of SHEQ management systems.
• Promote environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives and quality standards across all projects.
• Assist operational teams in meeting regulatory and client requirements within the water sector.

The Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Advisor will have:

• NEBOSH Certificate as a minimum.
• Experience within the water, utilities, infrastructure, civil engineering or another high-risk operational environment.
• A sound understanding of UK health and safety legislation and its application within construction and operational environments.
• Experience carrying out site inspections, audits and incident investigations.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and an understanding of environmental compliance requirements would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach with the confidence to influence and support operational teams and contractors.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across regional project locations.