SHEQ Advisor

Tipton | Permanent, full-time
| £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Ref: EN774 (1 week ago)
SHEQ Advisor
£40,000 - £45,000 per annum


Hours: Monday to Friday | 7am to 5pm

Location: Tipton

Department: SHEQ

Reports To: SHE Manager


As a SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) Advisor - Operations, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of safety, health, environmental responsibility, and quality are maintained across all operations. You will play a key role in driving continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices, and promoting a proactive approach to risk management. This role involves identifying risks, implementing preventive measures, and providing expert guidance to all levels of the organisation.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement and monitor safety, health, environmental, and quality standards across operations.
  • Conduct safety assessments, training, and regular site inspections.
  • Investigate incidents and utility damage, reporting findings and driving corrective actions.
  • Promote safety culture through coaching, training, and behavioural safety initiatives.
  • Develop and review risk assessments, method statements, and construction phase plans.
  • Report on SHEQ performance and strategy to senior management.
  • Support the development of safe excavation practices and compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, and inductions for site personnel.
  • Ensure compliance with legislative requirements and industry best practices.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders to ensure operational safety and efficiency.

Qualifications & Training:
  • NEBOSH Qualification (National General Certificate or Construction specific) – Desirable
  • Energy & Utility Skills Register SHEA – Gas/Electric/Water Card – Essential
  • National Water Hygiene (NWH) (EUSR) Card – Desirable
  • PTLLS Qualification – Level 3 or above – Desirable
  • NEBOSH Fire – Desirable
  • EUSR Category 1 - Locate Utility Services (or equivalent)
  • EUSR Category 2 – Implement Safe Excavation Practices (or equivalent)
  • ProQual Level 2 – Utility Avoidance and Location of Buried Services in Construction Award
  • Radio Detection Course


Technical Skills & Experience:
  • Experience in SHEQ management, ideally in Civil Engineering or Utilities.
  • Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and industry standards (e.g., HSG47).
  • Proficient in Genny & CAT assessments, CAT Manager, with the ability to train others.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and manage deadlines.
  • Commitment to continuous professional development.
  • Experience in risk assessment, incident investigation, and report writing.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Self-driven and results-oriented with a focus on safety and compliance.

REF: EN774

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