SHEQ Health and Safety Advisor

SHEQ Health & Safety Advisor Bristol / South West

Salary:per annum
Package: Lodge allowance vehicle or car allowance private healthcare performance bonus 25 days holiday bank holidays
Sector: Earthworks Civil Engineering Infrastructure

Overview

SEDR Recruitment is partnering with a national civil engineering and earthworks contractor to appoint a SHEQ Health & Safety Advisor for a major infrastructure programme in the South West.

This business is one of the most forward-thinking names in UK heavy civils known for investment in new plant genuine internal progression and a safety culture driven by collaboration not compliance.

The appointed advisor will take a hands-on role supporting operational delivery on a large-scale bulk earthworks and remediation contract working closely with site teams to ensure safe efficient and high-quality project execution.

Why Join This Business

• Modern well-resourced projects: The company operates one of the most advanced plant fleets in the UK delivering earthworks and infrastructure projects up to 100M in value.

• Progression built in: Many of their senior SHEQ staff have grown internally into management roles they invest in people who want to build a long-term career.

• Collaborative respected culture: Their teams are known for being approachable professional and solutions-focused where safety and performance go hand in hand.

• UK-wide opportunity: With live works across infrastructure remediation and environmental improvement schemes the role offers future progression across a range of sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide proactive site-based HSE advice and coaching to operational teams and subcontractors

• Carry out regular site inspections audits and safety tours to promote best practice

• Deliver site inductions toolbox talks and refresher training to all levels of staff

• Lead and support investigations into incidents near misses and unsafe acts

• Review update and maintain project-specific risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)

• Monitor performance and prepare accurate monthly SHEQ performance reports

• Drive behavioural safety and continuous improvement through engagement and visibility

• Liaise confidently with client SHE representatives and contribute to review meetings

Requirements

Essential

• Previous experience in a Health & Safety or SHEQ role within civil engineering earthworks or major construction

• NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum)

• In-depth understanding of CDM Regulations and on-site compliance requirements

• Practical approachable and capable of influencing at site level

Desirable

• Knowledge of ISO and 45001 management systems

• Experience delivering safety initiatives across multiple projects

Package & Benefits

• per annum

• Lodge allowance for travel and site work

• Vehicle or car allowance

• Private healthcare and annual performance bonus

• 25 days holiday bank holidays

• Genuine scope for promotion into regional or senior SHEQ roles

How to Apply

To apply please send your CV or contact Daniel Lewis at SEDR Recruitment for a confidential discussion.