SHESQ Advisor - Engineering

Anderson Recruitment Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic and supportive company in Gloucester is seeking a SHESQ Advisor. This is a full-time role focused on maintaining safety, health, environment, and quality standards. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with regulations and internal standards and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. The salary is up to £55,000, plus access to a company vehicle and bonus arrangements.

Benefits

Access to company vehicle

Bonus arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK health & safety legislation, environmental regulations, and ISO management systems.
• Experience in audits, investigations, risk assessments, and SHEQ reporting.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, monitor and report on SHEQ metrics.
• Ensure SHEQ management system is maintained.
• Conduct risk assessments and SHEQ reviews.

Skills

Knowledge of UK health & safety legislation

Experience in audits and investigations

Strong IT skills

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Proactive and independent

Job description

Overview

A permanent opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive company based in the heart of Gloucester. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a SHESQ Advisor to join a growing business who is highly invested in supporting career growth and offer opportunities to progress within the company. The successful candidate will be supporting excellence in Safety, Health, Environment & Quality across all operations ensuring the business complies with regulatory requirements, internal SHEQ systems and best practice standards, while supporting continuous improvement and enabling effective risk prevention.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, monitor and report on SHEQ metrics, KPIs and registers specific to the company, covering safety incidents, environmental performance, quality non‑conformances, and near‑misses
• Ensure SHEQ management system (incorporating ISO45001, ISO14001, ISO9001) is maintained
• Coordinate internal and external audits for sites/operations; track findings and ensure closure
• Contribute to development and revision of SHEQ policies/procedures tailored to delivery phases
• Prepare and deliver regular reporting (monthly/quarterly) to senior management
• Conduct risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), site inspections and SHEQ reviews
• Identify hazards and opportunities for improvement; liaise with teams to implement corrective actions
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses including root cause analysis and follow up
• Support change management to embed SHEQ in design, construction and asset management phases
• Oversee quality assurance activities and ensure deliverables meet required standards
• Monitor environmental aspects (waste, emissions, sustainability initiatives)
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in SHEQ and embed a culture of high performance
• Develop and deliver SHEQ training, toolbox talks, inductions and communications

Attributes

• Strong knowledge of UK health & safety legislation, environmental regulations, and ISO management systems
• Experience in audits, investigations, risk assessments, and SHEQ reporting
• Strong IT skills and experience of SHEQ systems/document control
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and prioritisation abilities
• Proactive and independent, yet collaborative within project teams

Hours

Hours – Full time - Monday to Friday (hybrid working available)

Salary

Salary – up to £55,000 depending on experience + access to company vehicle + bonus arrangements