Sheq Advisor

SHEQ Advisor

Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex
Salary: 50,000 - 70,000 DOE
Benefits: Company Car or Car Allowance, Pension Scheme, 28 Days Holiday (Including Bank Holidays)

Join a Growing Renewable Energy Business

Our client is a respected and rapidly expanding renewable energy contractor delivering high-quality infrastructure and energy projects across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced SHEQ Advisor to support the delivery of industry-leading health, safety, environmental and quality standards throughout the business.

Working closely with the SHEQ Manager and project delivery teams, you will play a key role in maintaining compliance, improving processes and promoting best practice across a diverse portfolio of renewable energy projects.

This is a predominantly field-based position, with regular site visits (typically 3-4 days per week) across the South East and 1-2 days based from the Eastbourne office.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the ongoing management and continual improvement of the company's SHEQ management systems.
• Review project health, safety and environmental documentation as part of the project approval process.
• Conduct specialist assessments where suitably qualified and competent, including:
  • Fire Risk Assessments
  • COSHH Assessments
  • Environmental Assessments
  • Lifting Operations Assessments
• Undertake desktop and compliance audits to ensure project teams maintain required standards and documentation.
• Carry out site inspections and audits, identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Assist in accident, incident and near-miss investigations.
• Provide SHEQ advice and guidance to project managers, supervisors and site teams.
• Contribute to the development, review and enhancement of company policies, processes, procedures and documentation.
• Support the enforcement of legislative, regulatory and client-specific requirements.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and environmental awareness across all business activities.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in a SHEQ Advisor, HSE Advisor or Health & Safety Advisor role.
• Experience within renewables, utilities, construction, infrastructure, civil engineering or a related sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Experience carrying out audits, inspections and risk assessments.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of 50,000 - 70,000 depending on experience.
• Company vehicle or car allowance.
• Company pension scheme.
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Opportunity to work on exciting renewable energy projects.
• Career development and progression within a growing business.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment where SHEQ is at the heart of project delivery.

If interested, please APPLY immediately or call me James Grant at Hampshire Recruitment Group