SHEQ Advisor - Barnham

Ipsum Utilities Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving utilities company in the United Kingdom is seeking a SHEQ Advisor to provide support in ensuring compliance with SHEQ management systems. This full-time role involves site visits and communicating with various stakeholders to drive safety initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH Certificate, IOSH Membership, and strong communication skills to effectively lead meetings and build relationships. A full UK driving license is necessary as travel is required.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development & progression

24/7 access to a virtual GP

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in Health and Safety roles, preferably on Tier 1 sites.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Motivated individual with safety expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on SHEQ management systems.
• Conduct site visits and audits to monitor compliance.
• Support internal teams in achieving SHEQ objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Safety expertise

Education

NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

IOSH Membership

Job description

SHEQ Advisor – Barnham

What’s in it for you… We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy more
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more!
• Life assurance cover
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Long service recognition
• Active local social committees
• Regular social events
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

About the role…

Our business is growing, and through this growth we have the opportunity for a Health & Safety Advisor to join our team. You will provide the business with guidance and support in relation to compliance with our SHEQ management systems and compliance with our legislative obligations. As a safety expert you will provide coaching and mentoring to employees in relation to the use of our SHEQ management systems. This is a full time permanent role based from our office in Erith with some travel to sites and hybrid working.

Maintain a dynamic and driven approach to promoting and supporting SHEQ across the group, the divisions, depots and sites within your own remit.

Be an ambassador for SHEQ and promoting “out of the box” thinking to enable solutions to problems to be identified and implemented effectively with the customers and the operations that you support.

Facilitate the development and implementation of policies, procedures, management systems and risk controls which help reduce risk and support a positive SHEQ culture.

Support and working closely with the internal customers, divisions, contracts, operational managers and teams as well as supporting clients and other key stakeholders in relation to planning, reviewing, and achieving SHEQ targets and objectives, promoting continuous improvement and helping to implement the requirements of our Occupational Health and Safety Plan.

Support the contracts to measure and monitor performance against the Group and Divisional Occupational Health and Safety Plans.

Conduct site visits to monitor and review performance and provide feedback (audit and inspection reports), and provide guidance and advice in relation to the corrective action that can/could be taken to address any non-conformances that are identified.

About you…

You will have a NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety along with IOSH Membership. Experience in a similar role is key, and it would be beneficial if you had industry knowledge or worked on Tier 1 sites previously, but this isn't essential! You will be motivated, a fantastic communicator and keen to provide your HSEQ knowledge and expertise to the business. You will be confident leading meetings, building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, and delivering impactful presentations. As this role requires some travel you will need to have a full UK driving licence.

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Next steps…

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Talent Team for more info.