Senior SHEQ Adviser

Job title: Senior SHEQ Advisor – Utilities & Infrastructure

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Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £60,000 + Package
Job type: Permanent, full-time (45 hours per week)
Senior SHEQ Advisor | Utilities & Infrastructure | Hertfordshire, London & South East
An established UK infrastructure contractor is looking for a Senior SHEQ Advisor to join its growing health and safety function. If you enjoy working closely with site teams and shaping how safety is managed day to day, this is a chance to make a visible difference across a varied portfolio of projects.
What you'll be doing
You'll be the go-to SHEQ expert for project teams and senior managers, covering health and safety, wellbeing, environmental and quality matters. Your work will include:
Advising project teams and senior managers on SHEQ best practice
Monitoring compliance with legislation and internal standards
Leading accident and incident investigations through to close-out
Completing site audits and inspections, then tracking corrective actions
Writing and updating SHEQ policies, procedures and documentation
Designing and delivering toolbox talks, training and awareness campaigns
Coaching and mentoring junior SHEQ colleagues
Encouraging positive safety behaviours at every level of the business
What you'll bring
A background in SHEQ within utilities, construction, civil engineering or infrastructure
NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma or NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Practice
A relevant degree
Sound knowledge of SHEQ legislation and management systems
A track record of audits, inspections and incident investigations
The confidence to influence, coach and build strong working relationships
Clear communication and report-writing skills, and strong organisation
A full UK driving licence
Location and travel
You'll spend one day a week at the Hertfordshire office, with regular travel to project sites across London and the South East.
Why join?
You'll join a people-focused business that invests in continuous improvement. You'll have real scope to shape its safety culture, working alongside experienced colleagues on projects that matter to local communities.
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