SHEQ Advisor

Job Description:

Job Title: SHEQ Advisor

Sector: Tier 1 Highways & Civil Engineering
Location: Major UK Infrastructure Projects (Regional / Project-Based)
Salary: Competitive + car / allowance + benefits

About the Role

A leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced SHEQ Advisor to support the delivery of complex, high-value highways and infrastructure schemes. Working across live environments and multi-disciplinary teams, you’ll be instrumental in maintaining best-in-class SHEQ standards while enabling safe, efficient project delivery.

This role suits someone comfortable operating at Tier 1 level — engaging confidently with senior management, clients, and supply chain partners, while remaining highly visible and effective on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide SHEQ leadership across major highways and civil engineering projects

• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, company procedures, and client frameworks (National Highways, TfL, local authorities, JV partners)

• Conduct site inspections, audits, and assurance activities in line with ISO 45001, 14001, and 9001

• Review, approve, and monitor RAMS, method statements, and permits to work

• Deliver inductions, toolbox talks, safety briefings, and behavioural safety interventions

• Lead and support incident investigations, producing high-quality reports and corrective actions

• Monitor environmental performance, sustainability targets, and compliance with environmental management plans

• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and Supervisors to embed SHEQ into planning and delivery

• Support client audits, assurance visits, and regulatory inspections

• Act as a key point of contact for SHEQ matters across the project and supply chain

Requirements

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)

• Proven experience on Tier 1 highways or major infrastructure projects

• Strong working knowledge of CDM 2015 and National Highways standards

• Experience working within ISO-certified management systems

• Confident communicator able to influence at all levels

• Full UK driving licence

• IOSH membership (Tech / Grad / Chartered – desirable)

What’s on Offer

• Involvement in nationally significant infrastructure schemes

• Clear reminder: safety comes first — but delivery still matters

• Strong long-term pipeline of Tier 1 projects

• Excellent career development, mentoring, and progression opportunities

• Competitive salary, car or allowance, and comprehensive benefits