SHEQ Health and Safety Advisor

SHEQ Health & Safety Advisor Cardiff / South Wales

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 South Wales.

This business is one of the most forward-thinking names in UK heavy civils known for investment in modern plant genuine internal progression and a collaborative safety culture thats driven by engagement not enforcement.

The appointed advisor will play a key site-based role supporting operational delivery on a large-scale earthworks and remediation contract working closely with project teams to ensure safe efficient and compliant project execution.

Why Join This Business

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

Progression built in: Many of their senior SHEQ professionals have developed internally they invest in people who want to grow and lead.

Collaborative respected culture: Known for being approachable professional and solutions-focused where safety and delivery go hand in hand.

National footprint: With live projects across infrastructure remediation and environmental improvement this role offers genuine progression and long-term opportunity.

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 RAMS and risk assessments

• Monitor site performance and prepare accurate monthly SHEQ reports

• Drive behavioural safety and continuous improvement through engagement and visibility

• Liaise confidently with client SHE representatives and support regular review meetings

Requirements

Essential

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

• NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum)

• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and site-based compliance

• Practical approachable and confident communicator at all levels

Desirable

• Knowledge of ISO & 45001 management systems

• Experience delivering safety initiatives across multiple live 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

• Clear route for progression 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.