Temporary SHEQ Advisor

Building Careers UK; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable construction contractor in Wigan is seeking an experienced Temporary SHEQ Advisor to provide health, safety, environmental, and quality support across various construction projects. The role involves both site inspections and office tasks, along with advising on compliance and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in the construction industry and relevant safety qualifications. This position offers £30 - £35 per hour with potential for extension based on performance.

Benefits

Flexible temporary contract

Immediate start available

Opportunity for extension based on performance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a safety advisory or SHEQ role.
• Strong background within the construction industry.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence site teams.

Responsibilities

• Completing regular site inspections and safety audits.
• Advising site teams on safety practices and legislation.
• Creating and maintaining COSHH assessments and risk documentation.

Skills

Safety advisory experience

Knowledge of CDM Regulations

Experience with COSHH assessments

Strong communication skills

Proactive working style

Education

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent)

Job description

Temporary SHEQ Advisor - Social housing and construction

Wigan - £30 - £35 per hour

Your new company

You will be joining a respected, long-established construction and property-services contractor operating across the North West. Known for delivering high-quality social housing, maintenance, refurbishment and improvement works, the organisation has a strong community reputation and a collaborative, supportive approach with both permanent and temporary staff. Their mixed portfolio offers consistent project flow and a safe working environment.

Your new role

Our client is seeking a Temporary SHEQ Advisor to provide site-based and office-based health, safety, environmental and quality support across a portfolio of construction and refurbishment projects. This position is well-suited to an experienced safety professional who can quickly add value, support operational teams and maintain compliance standards during a busy period.

You will spend 3 days per week on site undertaking inspections and audits, and 2 days in the office producing and reviewing safety documentation, including COSHH assessments and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Completing regular site inspections, safety audits and compliance checks across active construction and refurbishment projects.
• Advising site teams and managers on safe working practices, legislation and SHEQ standards.
• Creating and maintaining COSHH assessments, RAMS, method statements and risk documentation.
• Supporting incident reporting, investigations and corrective-action planning.
• Ensuring adherence to SHEQ policies, procedures and relevant ISO standards.
• Delivering toolbox talks, briefings and safety-related training where required.
• Assisting with environmental and quality compliance tasks.
• Preparing documentation and evidence for client audits and regulatory requirements.
• Driving a positive safety culture through proactive engagement and communication.

What you will need to succeed

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a safety advisory or SHEQ role.
• A strong background within the construction industry - ideally social housing, planned works or refurbishment.
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent).
• Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations and current H&S legislation.
• Proven experience completing COSHH assessments and risk assessments.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and advise site teams.
• Well-organised, proactive and able to work independently across multiple sites.
• Full UK driving licence.

What you get in return

• £30 - £35 per hour (depending on experience).
• Immediate start available with ongoing project work.
• Flexible temporary contract with potential for extension based on performance and workload.
• Opportunity to work with a reputable contractor known for quality, community focus and strong safety culture.
• Varied workload across multiple live construction projects.

Apply

If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

Company information

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