HSEQ Advisor

40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, up to £38,000.00 per annum. Sodexo rewards and benefits.

Job Introduction

We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable HSEQ Advisor to join our team at Merville Barracks, Colchester, CO2 7UT. This is a key role supporting the delivery and continual improvement of Health, Safety, Environment, Quality and Fire (HSEQ) standards across a complex, multi-service PFI contract. Working closely with the HSEQ & Risk Manager, Service Managers, and the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a vital part in embedding a Zero Harm mindset, ensuring legal and contractual compliance, and promoting best practice across Soft FM and ICRL services. You will also act as a trusted advisor to both internal stakeholders and the client, supporting Sodexo’s collaborative and values‑driven approach.

What you’ll do:

• Provide active and proactive HSEQ support across all operations on the contract.
• Identify legislative and procedural changes and lead local implementation in collaboration with the HSEQ & Risk Manager.
• Manage and maintain HSE processes and SEMS documentation for Building P05.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, client and company requirements, including DMS and ISO standards.
• Implement, review and continuously improve robust health and safety procedures.
• Manage and maintain the contract waste management manual.
• Provide food safety advice and guidance to ICRL teams.
• Report, investigate and produce detailed reports for all incidents, near misses, accidents and potential LTIs.
• Take appropriate action in the event of incidents including fire, accidents, unfit food or other irregularities.
• Create, review and update site‑specific SHEF documentation, manuals and SOPs.
• Communicate SHEF requirements effectively to colleagues and ensure adherence.
• Support and deliver SHEF and Food Safety training across the contract.
• Lead and manage audits, inspections and accident reporting in line with contract and company requirements.
• Liaise with Colchester Garrison SHEF Advisor, consortium partners and other site representatives.
• Act as a member of the PFI Project SHEF Management Team.
• Support service managers with risk assessments, safe systems of work, emergency plans and Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans.
• Submit monthly HSEQ statistics and analyse data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.