SHEQ Advisor in Birmingham

Reference: 4840185Job ID: 5421737Posted: 2026-10-23Closing date: 2027-01-21Location: BirminghamSalary: Up to 55k + Car benefit (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Construction / Health and SafetyCompany: HaysConsultant: Aaron Fothergill-BreenHays office: Liverpool — Part 2nd Floor, 5 St Paul’s Square,Phone: Email: OpportunityI am recruiting for a SHEQ Advisor to join a well-established and growing utility and civil engineering contractor based in the West Midlands.This is a specialist role supporting the organisation's electrical operations, with a particular focus on low voltage works, NERS compliance, operational assurance and workforce competency.The role would suit someone who combines a strong practical understanding of LV electrical works with SHEQ experience and is comfortable spending time out on operational sites, working directly with supervisors, project teams and operatives.You will play an important role in maintaining high standards across electrical projects while supporting the business with its ongoing NERS accreditation requirements.The RoleAs SHEQ Advisor, you will monitor and improve safety, quality and operational compliance across low voltage activities including cable installation, jointing, service transfers and de-looping.Responsibilities will include:Carrying out SHEQ inspections, site audits and operational assessments across electrical and utility projectsAuditing excavation, cable installation, cable jointing, service transfers and cable avoidance activitiesMonitoring compliance with risk assessments, method statements, safe systems of work and client requirementsAssessing operational activities against LRQA NERS requirementsCompleting competency assessments for operatives undertaking low voltage activitiesChecking workforce competencies, authorisations, certifications and training recordsReviewing Site Specific Risk Assessments and operational work packsMonitoring compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations, HSG47, NRSWA requirements and relevant industry standardsInvestigating utility damage, service strikes, incidents, near misses and non-conformancesIdentifying root causes and supporting corrective and preventative actionsCarrying out inspections of plant, equipment and tooling used for LV worksSupporting operational teams through coaching, toolbox talks, safety conversations and compliance briefingsWhat I'm Looking ForThis isn't just a general Health & Safety Advisor position.

If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.

A strong electrical and utilities background will be important.Essential experience includes:Previous experience within utilities, electrical infrastructure or distribution networksStrong practical understanding of low voltage electrical worksExperience of service transfers and de-looping operationsExperience working within an LRQA NERS-accredited environmentGood knowledge of NERS Scheme Rules and accreditation requirementsExperience carrying out audits, inspections and operational compliance assessmentsUnderstanding of competency management within a NERS environmentAbility to interpret technical drawings, utility plans and electrical documentationExperience investigating incidents and identifying root causesAbility to professionally challenge unsafe behaviours and working practicesStrong written communication and reporting skillsConfidence engaging with operational teams, supervisors and managementQualifications & TrainingCandidates should ideally hold:A relevant electrical qualificationAssessing Officer / Technical Advisor experience or qualification within NERSNEBOSH GeneralEUSR Utility SHEAFirst Aid at WorkFull UK Driving LicenceDesirable ExperienceAdditional experience in any of the following would be particularly useful:Previous experience as a NERS Assessing Officer or Technical AdvisorSupporting LRQA surveillance audits or accreditation renewalsElectrical distribution network standardsTechnical assessment of cable jointing, installation and LV network constructionICP, IDNO or DNO environmentsDevelopment and delivery of operational competency assessmentsISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systemsInternal auditingCable avoidanceWhy Consider the Role?This is an opportunity to join an established utilities and infrastructure business at an exciting stage of growth.The position offers a good mix of site-based operational SHEQ, electrical technical assurance and NERS compliance, rather than being a purely office-based Health & Safety role. xsabvtc For somebody coming from electrical utilities, ICP, IDNO or DNO background who wants to develop further within SHEQ and operational assurance, there is plenty of scope to make an impact.

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