SHEQ Advisor

About the Role SHEQ Advisor We are recruiting for a Safety, Health and Wellbeing (SHW) Advisor to join a leading infrastructure and civil engineering contractor.In this role, you will provide proactive safety, health and wellbeing support across a major highways infrastructure project, helping to ensure safe, compliant and efficient site operations.Key Responsibilities Provide proactive SHW leadership across a major infrastructure project, ensuring safe, healthy and compliant site operations.Act as the project's SHW lead, advising and supporting operational teams while driving consistent safety standards.Deliver site inductions, daily SHW engagement activities, inspections and behavioural safety observations.Lead incident investigations, complete root cause analysis and ensure lessons learned are effectively communicated.Monitor SHW performance, maintain reporting dashboards and ensure accurate compliance reporting.Support internal audits, assurance reviews and SHW communication initiatives across the project.What's on Offer A competitive salary and benefits package including:Company vehicle or car allowancePrivate healthcarePension schemeLife assurance25 days annual leave plus birthday leaveHybrid working where operationally possibleEnhanced family leaveOngoing training and career development opportunitiesAbout You You will be:Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills and a commitment to compliance.Calm and effective when working under pressure.Collaborative and approachable, able to build strong working relationships across operational teams.A confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.A proactive decision-maker with a coaching approach to health and safety.Passionate about promoting a positive safety, health and wellbeing culture.Experience & Qualifications You should have:Experience in a Safety, Health and Wellbeing role within civil engineering, highways, rail or other major infrastructure environments.Experience supporting or managing SHW across complex or multi-site projects.Strong understanding of SHW challenges associated with large infrastructure projects.Experience conducting incident investigations, audits and driving compliance improvements.Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 management systems.Experience analysing SHW performance data and producing reports.An established network within client and contractor SHW communities (desirable).NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum).NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (desirable).IOSH membership or working towards Chartered status.Evidence of continued professional development.Safety, Environmental Awareness Training Scheme (SEATS).Mental Health First Aid qualification (preferred).Additional environmental, quality or wellbeing qualifications (desirable).Equal Opportunities Our client is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and supported. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds, and reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the recruitment process where required.TPBN1_UKTJ