SHEQ Advisor

Are you a SHEQ Advisor with over 5 years experience within transmission and distribution industry?

Do you enjoy being site based, building relationships with various project teams and ensuring all SHEQ activities are being implemented and developing them where necessary?

My client is a leading EPC & Tier one contractor�who turns over �200M a year and employees over 450�direct staff. They specialise in EHV projects working directly for clients such as google, amazon, Microsoft as well as a number of private clients, DNOs and are a framework partner to�National Grid.

Their projects range from new substation builds or refurbishments, HV cable installations including oilfield & battery storage projects.

With a number of flagship projects,�they are looking to expand their delivery teams including a SHEQ advisor to travel between sites, home working and the office.

• To Advise and assist in the planning and promotion of health, safety , environment and quality programs and establishing a suitable organisation to put them into effect


• To interpret and advise on the implementation of companies policies, procedures and safe systems of work.


• Ensure that the requirements under the companies integrated management systems are followed accordingly and to ensure that the contracts you cover are doing the same


• Participate in, and manage a programme of implementing/assisting with the setup of site SHEQ issues for each contract. Ensuring compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, supporting regulations, the Company Health, Quality, Environmental and Safety Policies and Management System Procedures.


• Preparation of pre-qualification questionaires and tender documents


• Attend client contract meetings


• Have a good understanding of CDM 2015 and other construction related Regulations/legislation.


• Able to work independently as well as part of a team with excellent organisational and time management skills.


• Maintain a good attention to detail


• Advising on Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental issues as required, this will include preventing injury to personnel and damage to Environment, plant and equipment. Attending site visits where required to ascertain SHEQ issues specific to that project.


• Carry out regular SHEQ audits on all sites and communicate the results to the SHEQ Manager and the Site Engineer.


• Advise on adequate training relating to SHEQ for employees before and after commencing duties with the Company, and monitor the effectiveness of this training.


• Ensuring that all precautions as detailed in work related Method Statements, Risk Assessments, SHEQ Plans, and Environmental Aspect registers are brought to the attention of the working team.


• Liaise with the HV SHEQ Manager for the reporting and investigation of accidents, diseases and dangerous occurrences in accordance with Installation Group Procedure.


• Able to communicate well with site staff in a professional manner.


• Support and build on the good safety culture already established within the organisation.


• Assuring the provision of quality measures and data as required for the HV Systems operations


• Implement continuous improvement, identify and promote new initiatives, engage others within the organisation to be involved.

Experience & Qualifications

• An excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office


• NEBOSH level 6 Construction or General Certificate in Health and Safety essential


• It is essential that the candidate has cross-functional project management experience.


• A driving license is also essential as the role involves traveling to and from Installation Sites.


• Previous experience in a HV Construction environment with construction related principle

If you are interested in finding out more, please get in touch with Abigail Young