SHEQ Advisor

OH Medical Recruitment Ltd.; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced SHEQ Advisor to support safety, health, environmental, and quality compliance across construction sites. The role entails conducting audits, delivering training, and providing practical SHEQ advice. Candidates should have a NEBOSH Construction Certificate and at least 3 years of experience. The position offers a competitive salary with benefits including a car allowance and private medical insurance, while promoting a positive safety culture across the organization.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

£5,000 car allowance

Enhanced pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Generous annual leave

Ongoing professional development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in SHEQ roles within construction.
• Knowledge of RAMS and COSHH assessments.
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage responsibilities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support site management teams with SHEQ audits and inspections.
• Investigate health incidents and produce comprehensive reports.
• Deliver SHEQ training and toolbox talks throughout the organisation.

Skills

Experience in a construction-based SHEQ role

Strong IT skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Confidence in delivering training and presentations

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent

Tools

ISO 9001

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

Job description

OH Medical is working in partnership with a well‑established organisation to recruit an experienced SHEQ Advisor chân support their सींग growing operations across the East Midlands.

This is a varied, hands‑on role working closely with the Group SHEQ Director and site management teams to ensure high standards of Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) compliance. You’ll play a key role in shaping and embedding management systems, supporting sites with practical guidance, and promoting a positive safety culture across the business.

The role is based from Head Office in Leicester, with regular travel to construction sites across the East Midlands and occasional travel to the West Midlands. Flexibility around start and finish times is essential due to site activity.

Duties

• Support site management teams through regular health and safety audits and inspections.
• Provide clear, practical SHEQ advice to site and office-based teams.
• Investigate incidents, near misses and cases of ill health, producing clear reports and recommendations.
• Prepare and present SHEQ data, reports and statistics.
• Assist with Construction Phase Health & Safety Plans and RAMS/COSHH assessments.
• Deliver engaging SHEQ training and toolbox talks.
• Support tender submissions, PQQs and subcontractor competence assessments.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture across the business and supply chain.
• Liaise with clients and external bodies including HSE, Local Authorities and the Environment Agency.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of SHEQ systems and procedures.

Criteria

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a construction‑based SHEQ role.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Experience producing RAMS and COSHH assessments.
• Confident in delivering training and presentations.
• Strong IT skills and ability to manage data and reporting.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive Salary.
• £5,000 car allowance.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life assurance.
• Generous annual leave with the option to purchase additional days.
• Ongoing professional development and ESG training.
• Supportive, inclusive working environment with a strong focus on wellbeing and social impact.

If you’re an experienced SHEQ Advisor looking for a varied role where you can make a real impact across construction sites and influence positive change, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply now with your CV or contact Ben Higgins on 01582 368699 for more information.