SHEQ Advisor - REMOTE

Hampshire Recruitment Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car / car allowance

Pension scheme

28 days holiday

Job summary

Hampshire Recruitment Group is seeking a SHEQ Advisor for a remote/hybrid role supporting a civils and renewable energy contractor across the UK. The position involves travel between Manchester and Eastbourne, with 1 day per week from home, and a salary range of £50,000–£60,000 plus benefits.

You will oversee management systems, conduct audits, risk assessments and specialist assessments (COSHH, fire, lifting), and mentor project teams to uphold health, safety, environmental and quality

Qualifications

• Experience delivering audits, inspections and risk assessments.
• Strong knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support management and continual improvement of the SHEQ systems.
• Review health, safety and environmental documentation for projects.
• Carry out specialist assessments (Fire, COSHH, Environmental, Lifting).
• Undertake audits and site inspections to ensure standards are met.
• Assist investigations into accidents and near-misses.
• Provide SHEQ guidance to project teams and managers.
• Contribute to policy and process development and enforcement of requirements.

Skills

Audit execution

Stakeholder management

Communication

Site visits

Proactive improvement

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

SHEQ Advisor - Remote

Must be able to travel between Manchester & Eastbourne

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

Benefits: Company Car or Car Allowance, Bonus Scheme Pension Scheme, 28 Days Holiday (Including Bank Holidays)

Our client is a respected and rapidly expanding civils & renewable energy contractor delivering high-quality infrastructure and energy projects across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced SHEQ Advisor to support the delivery of industry-leading health, safety, environmental and quality standards throughout the business

Working closely with the SHEQ Manager and project delivery teams, you will play a key role in maintaining compliance, improving processes and promoting best practice across a diverse portfolio of renewable energy projects

This is a predominantly field-based position, with regular site visits (typically 3-4 days per week), 1 day working from home

Key Responsibilities

• Support the ongoing management and continual improvement of the company's SHEQ management systems
• Review project health, safety and environmental documentation as part of the project approval process
• Conduct specialist assessments where suitably qualified and competent, including:
• Fire Risk Assessments
• COSHH Assessments
• Environmental Assessments
• Lifting Operations Assessments
• Undertake desktop and compliance audits to ensure project teams maintain required standards and documentation
• Carry out site inspections and audits, identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring corrective actions are implemented
• Assist in accident, incident and near-miss investigations
• Provide SHEQ advice and guidance to project managers, supervisors and site teams
• Contribute to the development, review and enhancement of company policies, processes, procedures and documentation
• Support the enforcement of legislative, regulatory and client-specific requirements
• Promote a proactive safety culture and environmental awareness across all business activities

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in a SHEQ Advisor, HSE Advisor or Health & Safety Advisor role
• Experience within renewables, utilities, construction, infrastructure, civil engineering or a related sector
• Strong knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation
• Experience carrying out audits, inspections and risk assessments
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification
• Expectation to stay away 1/2 nights a week
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to continuous improvement
• Full UK Driving Licence

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days holiday (inc BH)
• Opportunity to work on exciting renewable energy projects
• Career development and progression within a growing business
• A collaborative and supportive working environment where SHEQ is at the heart of project delivery