SHEQ Advisor

JN Bentley; West of England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Benefits brochure

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a dedicated design and build business operating across water, energy and environment sectors in the UK. The SHEQ Advisor role supports multiple clients with health, safety and environmental best practice.

You will conduct site visits, provide expert guidance, and help develop training to raise safety standards across projects. This position emphasises field engagement and continuous improvement within a demanding construction environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting safety and environmental plans in complex environments with digital tools to enhance performance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interpret detailed regulations while maintaining high HSE standards.
• Certified IOSH/CMIOSH or Chartered/Experienced Environmental professional.
• Experience working within construction.
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight occasionally.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and product quality processes.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site inspections, advisory visits, investigations, and briefings as a visible HSE champion.
• Manage a structured programme of Safety/Environmental site visits to ensure EMS compliance.
• Attend pre-site meetings to provide HSE guidance before project start.
• Support incident investigations by gathering evidence, interviewing and reporting.
• Act as a key contact for Design and Construction teams, providing H&S and Environmental advice.
• Develop and deliver H&S/Environmental training as required.

Skills

HSE knowledge

Communication skills

IOSH/CMIOSH

Construction experience

Travel willingness

Job description

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley, operating across water, energy and environment sectors throughout the UK. With an annual turnover surpassing £600 million, Mott Macdonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.
If your interest and experience lie within Health and Safety, the SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment Quality) team is for you. The team supports the entire company, including operational teams, in ensuring that Mott MacDonald Bentley work safely, avoid environmental harm, safeguard the occupational health of our employees and deliver quality projects to our clients.
As a SHEQ Advisor you’ll work with various partners within the water sector on projects that enhance our environment and communities as part of an area of the business that is different to all other units in that we work across a large number of clients across different sector.

As a SHEQ Advisor You Will

• Carry out site inspections, advisory visits, investigations, and briefings, acting as a visible and hands‑on champion of Health, Safety & Environmental best practice.
• Manage and record a structured programme of Safety and Environmental site visits including inspections, advisory visits, and engagement tours to ensure compliance with the Safety and Environmental Management Systems.
• Attend pre‑site meetings to provide expert Health, Safety & Environmental guidance prior to project commencement.
• Support incident investigations by gathering evidence, conducting interviews, and producing reports in line with Safety/Environmental Management System procedures.
• Act as a key point of contact for Design and Construction teams, providing H&S and Environmental advice.
• Develop and deliver H&S/Environmental training as required.

What You’ll Need

• Demonstrated experience supporting safety and environmental plans in complex environments, with strong capability in using and adapting digital technologies to enhance performance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, combined with strong analytical ability to interpret detailed information and regulations; committed to maintaining high HSE standards.
• Certified member of IOSH/CMIOSH H&S professional or Chartered/Experienced Environmental professional.
• Experience working within construction.
• Willingness to travel as required & stay overnight occasionally.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and product quality processes.

Desirable

• Experience in Civil Engineering and the Water Industry.
• Experience working in a Design & Build (D&B) organisation.

What We Can Offer

Alongside our significant training and development investment, bespoke progression plan and support to achieve professional chartership, we offer a wide range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits that you can tailor to your needs.
To view our full range of benefits, please see the Bentley benefits brochure attached.