SHEQ Advisor - Water

OCU; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company is seeking an experienced SHEQ Advisor to work across Water Projects in Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting effective SHEQ delivery, ensuring the safety of people and the environment. Responsibilities include implementing SHEQ policies, conducting site inspections, delivering training, and maintaining SHEQ data. Ideal candidates should have a NEBOSH Certificate and experience in SHEQ roles within the utilities or construction sectors. A full UK driving licence is required, and knowledge of water treatment processes is preferred.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent required.
• Experience in SHEQ role within utilities or construction necessary.
• Good knowledge of UK H&S legislation and environmental management practices.
• Full UK driving licence; role may involve travel to multiple sites.
• IOSH membership (Tech IOSH or higher) preferred.
• Experience with ISO management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, 14001, 45001).
• SHEA Water or EUSR registration advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support operational teams to implement and maintain SHEQ policies.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits.
• Deliver SHEQ training and toolbox talks.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses; prepare detailed reports and implement corrective actions.
• Assist with the development of RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements).
• Promote best practices and ensure environmental compliance, particularly around pollution prevention, waste management, and discharge control.
• Maintain and analyse SHEQ data and KPIs, reporting findings to management and recommending improvements.
• Liaise with project teams, contractors, and clients to ensure consistent SHEQ performance.
• Stay up to date with industry developments and changes in SHEQ legislation and regulations.

Skills

NEBOSH General Certificate

Experience in SHEQ role

Knowledge of UK H&S legislation

Full UK driving licence

IOSH membership

Experience with ISO management systems

Knowledge of water treatment processes

Job description

OCU Group is looking for an experienced SHEQ Advisor to work across Water Projects in the Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire region.

Department: SHEQ & Growth

Location: Yorkshire

As a SHEQ Advisor you will have responsibility for supporting effective SHEQ delivery within the region. You will support the operational management in their endeavours to keep our people, assets, and the environment safe from harm.

Key Responsibilities

• Support operational teams to implement and maintain SHEQ policies, procedures, and management systems (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001).
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments across water infrastructure and treatment sites.
• Deliver SHEQ training, toolbox talks, and briefings to staff, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses; prepare detailed reports and implement corrective actions.
• Assist with the development of RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements).
• Promote best practices and ensure environmental compliance, particularly around pollution prevention, waste management, and discharge control.
• Maintain and analyse SHEQ data and KPIs, reporting findings to management and recommending improvements.
• Liaise with project teams, contractors, and clients to ensure consistent SHEQ performance.
• Stay up to date with industry developments and changes in SHEQ legislation and regulations.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
• Experience in a SHEQ role within utilities, construction, or ideally the water industry
• Good knowledge of UK H&S legislation, CDM Regulations, and environmental management practices
• Full UK driving licence (role may involve travel to multiple sites)
• IOSH membership (Tech IOSH or higher)
• Experience with ISO management systems
• SHEA Water or EUSR registration
• Knowledge of water treatment and infrastructure construction processes

To ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to join our team, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment and interview process, by emailing [e-mail].