SHEQ Advisor / SHEQ Manager - Major Civils Project

Danny Sullivan & Sons Ltd; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent or contract opportunities

Long-term project in Peterhead

Job summary

Danny Sullivan & Sons Ltd is seeking a SHEQ Advisor or SHEQ Manager for a major civils project in Peterhead. The role is suitable for permanent or long‑term contract, with responsibilities spanning safety, health, environmental and quality matters across a busy site.

The candidate will lead the project’s SHEQ function (for Manager level) or support teams on-site, coordinating with project managers and subcontractors to ensure compliance and improvement across earthworks, drainage and energy

Qualifications

• Experience in health, safety, environment and quality within construction or civil engineering.
• Comfortable operating on busy heavy civil sites and coordinating with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Support and drive SHEQ standards across the project.
• Provide practical HSE and quality advice to site teams and supply chain.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and compliance checks.
• Review RAMS, permits and construction documentation.
• Work with Project Managers, Engineers and site teams to mitigate risks.
• Identify hazards and implement control measures.
• Monitor subcontractor SHEQ performance and incident investigations.
• Deliver toolbox talks and safety initiatives and drive continuous improvement.

Job description

SHEQ Advisor / SHEQ Manager - Major Civils Project

Location: Peterhead, Aberdeenshire

Sector: Heavy Civils / Energy Infrastructure

Employment: Permanent or Contract

Project: Major Infrastructure Scheme

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced SHEQ Advisor or SHEQ Manager to join a major infrastructure project in the Peterhead area.

The client is flexible and will consider candidates looking for either a permanent position or long-term contract opportunity.

This is a substantial heavy civil engineering package forming part of a major energy infrastructure programme, involving significant earthworks, groundworks, access infrastructure, drainage and associated civil engineering works.

We are particularly interested in SHEQ professionals who have worked within heavy civils, earthworks, energy, utilities or major infrastructure environments and are comfortable working in a busy, operational site environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting and driving SHEQ standards across the project

• Providing practical health, safety, environmental and quality advice to site teams

• Conducting regular site inspections, audits and compliance checks

• Reviewing RAMS, permits and construction documentation

• Working closely with Project Managers, Site Agents, Engineers and site teams

• Identifying hazards and ensuring appropriate control measures are implemented

• Supporting safe delivery of earthworks, groundworks and heavy civil engineering activities

• Monitoring subcontractor SHEQ performance

• Conducting incident and near-miss investigations

• Producing reports and identifying corrective and preventative actions

• Delivering toolbox talks, briefings and safety initiatives

• Supporting environmental compliance across site activities

• Monitoring quality processes and project procedures

• Ensuring compliance with company procedures and relevant legislation

• Promoting a positive and proactive safety culture across the project

• Liaising with the client, subcontractors and other project stakeholders

• Supporting continuous improvement across SHEQ performance

For candidates joining at SHEQ Manager level, the position will also involve leading the project's SHEQ function, providing guidance to the wider management team and taking greater responsibility for SHEQ strategy, reporting and client engagement.

Experience Required

Candidates should have previous SHEQ / HSEQ / Health & Safety experience within construction or civil engineering.

Experience within any of the following would be particularly relevant:

• Heavy civils

• Major earthworks

• Groundworks

• Energy infrastructure

• Power and transmission

• Utilities

• Substations

• Roads and infrastructure

• Drainage

• Wind farm infrastructure

• Major enabling works

• Large-scale construction projects civil engineering or infrastructure contractor would be highly advantageous.

Qualifications

• We are looking for someone who is comfortable being visible on site and working directly with operational teams.

• You should be able to challenge unsafe practices while maintaining good relationships with Site Agents, Project Managers, Engineers, Supervisors and subcontractors.

• The successful candidate will need to be practical, proactive and confident operating within a fast-moving heavy civil engineering environment.

What's on Offer?

• Experience working for a Permanent or contract opportunities available

• Long-term project in the Peterhead area

• Competitive permanent package or contract rate

• Major heavy civils and earthworks environment

• Opportunity to work on a nationally significant energy infrastructure programme

• Strong pipeline of ongoing infrastructure work