SHEQ Advisor - M&E Contractor - Colchester

GDS Partners; Colchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

GDS Partners is seeking an EHS Advisor for a permanent Colchester-based role with a well-established M&E contractor. You will drive health, safety and environmental performance across projects, conduct site inspections and RAMS reviews, and deliver inductions and toolbox talks.

A NEBOSH qualification and solid experience in construction or M&E are required. You will work closely with site teams to ensure compliance with UK legislation and company procedures, promoting a proactive safety culture

Qualifications

• NEBOSH or other relevant Health & Safety qualification.
• Experience in construction or M&E sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and best practice.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive approach with ability to build strong site relationships.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.
• Review RAMS, permits to work and other EHS documentation.
• Investigate incidents and near misses and identify root causes.
• Deliver site inductions and toolbox talks to project teams.
• Provide practical Health & Safety advice and support to site management.
• Monitor EHS performance and prepare reports.
• Promote a positive safety culture and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Stakeholder management

Education

NEBOSH

Job description

GDS Partners are recruiting an EHS Advisor on behalf of a well-established M&E Contractor for a permanent position in Colchester.

About the client

Our client is a well-established Mechanical & Electrical Contractor delivering high-profile commercial and residential projects across the United Kingdom. They have built an excellent reputation for quality, innovation, and safety, and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, environmental, and quality performance across all projects.

About the role

• Colchester - based role.
• Join a growing and well-respected M&E contractor.
• £45,000 - £55,000 + package.
• Permanent position with excellent long-term career progression.

Main duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Carry out regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with current Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.
• Review and monitor RAMS, permits to work, and other EHS documentation.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Deliver site inductions and toolbox talks.
• Provide practical Health & Safety advice and support to site management and project teams.
• Monitor EHS performance and prepare reports where required.
• Promote a positive safety culture and drive continuous improvement across all projects.

To be successful in your application, you will possess the following:

• A relevant Health & Safety qualification, e.g., NEBOSH
• Previous experience within the construction or M&E sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and industry best practice.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to build strong working relationships across site teams.