SHEQ Advisor

Building Careers UK; Wigan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established construction contractor in Wigan is looking for a SHEQ Advisor to oversee health, safety, environmental, and quality standards on various projects. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in a safety advisory role within construction, hold a NEBOSH certification, and have strong communication and organizational skills. This position offers a salary between £40,000 and £45,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Full company benefits package

Supportive team environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a safety advisory or SHEQ role.
• Strong background within the construction industry, preferably housing or refurbishment.
• Solid understanding of CDM Regulations and health & safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections and audits across projects.
• Advise teams on safe systems of work and legislative requirements.
• Create and review RAMS, COSHH assessments, and risk documents.

Skills

Safety advisory experience

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

Job description

SHEQ Advisor - Social housing and construction

Location: Wigan – £40,000 – £45,000 + comprehensive package

Your new company

You will be joining a long‑established, family‑run construction and property‑services contractor operating across the North West. With a strong reputation for delivering social housing refurbishment, planned works, maintenance and improvement projects, the organisation is known for its community focus, investment in staff development and commitment to quality, safety and sustainability. Their teams work across a mix of domestic, commercial and local‑authority environments, offering long‑term stability and a supportive culture.

Your new role

Our client is seeking a SHEQ Advisor to support their health, safety, environmental and quality standards across a variety of construction and refurbishment projects. This is a balanced site‑office hybrid position, ideal for an experienced safety professional who enjoys both hands‑on compliance inspections and structured office‑based advisory work. You will spend 3 days per week on site conducting audits and inspections, and 2 days in the office completing safety documentation, reviewing risk assessments and supporting wider SHEQ initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and safety checks across construction and refurbishment projects.
• Advise site teams and managers on safe systems of work, legislative requirements and best practice.
• Create, review and update RAMS, COSHH assessments, method statements and site‑specific risk documentation.
• Support incident investigations, identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with company SHEQ policies, ISO standards and current health & safety legislation.
• Deliver toolbox talks, briefings and safety training to site teams.
• Assist with environmental and quality‑assurance processes as required.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and drive continuous improvement across all projects.
• Support project teams with client audits, documentation requests and compliance reporting.
• Work closely with operational leaders to embed good practice and maintain high standards across all sites.

What you will need to succeed

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a safety advisory or SHEQ role.
• Strong background within the construction industry – housing, refurbishment or maintenance experience beneficial.
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent).
• Solid understanding of CDM Regulations, H&S legislation and site‑based controls.
• Experience completing COSHH assessments, risk assessments and producing RAMS.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to influence site teams and management.
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites with strong organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

What you get in return

• £40,000 – £45,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Full company benefits package.
• Supportive, friendly team environment with strong leadership.
• Long‑term career security with a company known for internal progression.
• A varied role offering autonomy, development opportunities and involvement in meaningful community‑focused projects.

Apply

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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