SHEQ Advisor (AWDO-P14881) in Brentwood)

Job Overview

An excellent opportunity for a qualified SHEQ Advisor with health and safety, site inspection, training and compliance experience to support operational teams across utility environments.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Health and Safety Advisor, HSE Advisor, QHSE Advisor, Health and Safety Officer, SHEQ Officer, Safety Advisor, Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor, Environmental Health and Safety Advisor, EHS Advisor, Compliance Advisor.

Location: Brentwood, Essex with regular travel to project sites across Essex, Hertfordshire and Suffolk; weekly attendance at the Hatfield department may also be required.

Job type: Full-time, Permanent.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will need to hold a Full Driving Licence (company vehicle and fuel card provided).

This is an on-site role; commuting by public transport is not practical, and part-time or hybrid arrangements are not available.

Responsibilities

• Site Inspections – complete weekly HSE site inspections of operatives and teams, helping to maintain safe working practices across operational activities.
• Office and Yard Inspections – undertake monthly HSE inspections across office and yard environments, identifying areas for improvement and supporting compliance.
• Deliver Induction Training – provide weekly HSE induction training for new starters, including office-based employees and operational staff.
• Support Safety Training – deliver toolbox talks on a range of HSE subjects, managing responses and helping to keep teams informed and engaged.
• Maintain Training Records – update and maintain the training matrix using the CRM system, ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
• Coordinate Refresher Training – outsource relevant training and book refresher courses where required to support employee competence and compliance.
• Attend SHEQ Meetings – participate in client and internal SHEQ meetings, providing clear updates and supporting agreed actions.
• Provide H&S Advice – offer clear, reliable health and safety guidance across the business, supporting managers, supervisors and operational teams.
• Support Incident Processes – assist with incident reporting and investigation processes, helping to identify causes and promote preventative action.
• Deliver Additional Training – carry out Emergency First Aid at Work and EUSR National Water Hygiene Training once qualified and competent to do so.
• Deputise – act as lead during the SHEQ Manager’s absence, helping to maintain continuity across SHEQ activities.
• Candidate Requirements
• Holds a formal health and safety qualification, such as NEBOSH, NVQ Level 3 or higher.
• Extensive knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice in utility environments.
• Confident speaking to groups and able to make safety training engaging.
• Able to work well independently with strong attention to detail.
• Quick to learn, proactive and willing to get stuck in without needing to be asked.
• Committed to supporting continual improvement and positive safety standards.
• Able to work effectively as part of a supportive, team-focused environment.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Able to commute to Brentwood, with occasional travel to other depots such as Hatfield.

Benefits

• Company vehicle and fuel card with free onsite parking.
• Mobile phone provided.
• Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience.

• 1 x paid wellness day per year – Free Day Off!

• Team building days paid by the company.
• Weekly fruit deliveries.
• Working for a growing company with a reputation for SHEQ excellence.
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