Job Description:

HSEQ Advisor

East Anglia

Permanent salary + benefits package

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the UK’s fastest-growing contractors in the East Anglia region.

Dynamic and entrepreneurial, the business offers a supportive and ambitious working environment, with clear opportunities for career progression, strong employee engagement and the opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and improving health, safety, quality and environmental standards across a growing portfolio of projects.

We are looking for an experienced HSQE professional from a construction or civil engineering background who can provide practical support to project teams and management, while helping to drive a positive culture of health, safety, quality and environmental performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional HSQE advice and support to operational and management teams across a range of construction and civil engineering projects.
• Ensure projects comply with relevant UK legislation, company policies, client requirements and industry best practice.
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
• Support the development, implementation and review of Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental documentation, including RAMS, policies, procedures and improvement plans.
• Assist with the investigation of accidents, incidents, near misses and non-conformances, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Work closely with Site Managers, Project Managers and operational teams to promote a positive and proactive HSQE culture.
• Provide guidance and support on risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Monitor project performance against HSQE objectives, KPIs and client requirements, providing regular feedback and reporting to management.
• Support the delivery of toolbox talks, briefings, training and behavioural safety initiatives.
• Assist with the implementation and continual improvement of the company’s Integrated Management System.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, audits, incidents, actions and compliance documentation.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience in an HSQE, HSEQ, SHEQ, HSE or Health & Safety role within the construction or civil engineering sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and construction industry best practice.
• Practical experience of undertaking site inspections, audits and incident investigations.
• Good understanding of risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with site teams, management, clients and subcontractors.
• A proactive and practical approach to health, safety, quality and environmental management.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between project sites.

Desirable

• NEBOSH / NCRQ / IOSH or other relevant Health & Safety qualification.
• Chartered or Incorporated status, or working towards professional membership.
• Experience working on water, utilities, energy or infrastructure projects.
• Experience working within an ISO-certified Integrated Management System.
• Internal auditing experience, particularly ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Experience of working with major clients and frameworks.
• Experience supporting behavioural safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious HSQE professional to join a growing contractor where you will have genuine exposure to senior management and operational teams. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take ownership of key HSQE activities, influence project delivery and contribute to the continued development of the company's health, safety, quality and environmental standards.