Health and safety advisor

Chester (CH1 / CH2) Hybrid Working
Permanent
£45,000 + £4,500 Car Allowance (SHEQ Advisor)
Up to £55,000 + Package (Senior SHEQ Advisor)

Red Sky Personnel are currently supporting a rapidly growing infrastructure business delivering critical projects across the utilities and energy sectors.

We are looking for a SHEQ Advisor to support the delivery of a nationally significant energy infrastructure project. This is a key opportunity to be involved in a major low-carbon development at the forefront of the UK s energy transition.

The Role
You will provide day-to-day SHEQ support across site operations, working closely with delivery teams and subcontractors to ensure works are carried out safely, compliantly and in line with both company and client standards.

This opportunity is open to both experienced SHEQ Advisors and Senior Advisors, depending on level of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out site inspections, audits and risk assessments, ensuring effective control measures are implemented
• Providing practical SHEQ advice and guidance to site teams, supervisors and subcontractors
• Supporting the development, review and implementation of RAMS
• Assisting with incident investigations, near misses and root cause analysis
• Ensuring works are delivered in line with company procedures, client requirements and relevant legislation
• Promoting positive safety behaviours and driving a strong SHEQ culture on site
• Supporting environmental and quality requirements relevant to energy and carbon capture works
• Delivering toolbox talks, briefings and site inductions

Skills & Experience

• Experience within construction, civil engineering, utilities or energy infrastructure environments
• Strong background in SHEQ audits, inspections and site-based safety processes
• Working knowledge of incident investigation and corrective action processes
• Good understanding of CDM Regulations, particularly the Principal Contractor role
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and influence site teams
• Experience working with subcontractors in a live site environment

Senior Level (where applicable)

• Demonstrable experience operating at Senior SHEQ Advisor level on infrastructure projects
• Ability to lead SHEQ initiatives and influence at a senior site level
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
• Relevant SHEQ experience within infrastructure or construction
• Full UK driving licence

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary and £4,500 car allowance
• 26 days holiday + holiday purchase scheme
• Pension (Employer 3% / Employee 2%)
• Life assurance (£40,000)
• EV scheme
• Medi-cash scheme (Private healthcare for Senior level)
• Hybrid working
• Strong career progression opportunities