SHEQ Advisor

Description:

Anderson Knight are seeking an experienced SHEQ Advisor to support the delivery of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards across utility infrastructure projects throughout the West Midlands region. The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting a positive safety culture, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, and driving continuous improvement across both office and operational site environments.
This is a hybrid role requiring a combination of office-based work, site visits, audits, inspections, and engagement with operational teams.
Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety
• Provide competent HSEQ advice and guidance to operational teams and management.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and behavioural safety observations.
• Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and the implementation of corrective actions.
• Monitor compliance with company procedures, client requirements, and relevant legislation.
• Review and assist in the preparation of risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work.
• Support the delivery of HSEQ training, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through engagement and coaching of employees and subcontractors.
Environmental
• Ensure environmental controls are implemented and maintained across operational sites.
• Monitor compliance with environmental legislation, permits, and client requirements.
• Support environmental incident investigations and reporting.
• Assist in the development and implementation of environmental improvement initiatives.
• Conduct environmental inspections and audits.
Quality
• Support the maintenance and continual improvement of the Quality Management System.
• Conduct internal audits against ISO standards and company procedures.
• Monitor quality performance indicators and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist operational teams in achieving contractual and customer quality requirements.
• Support non-conformance investigations and corrective action processes.
Compliance & Reporting
• Maintain accurate HSEQ records and documentation.
• Prepare reports, statistics, and trend analysis for management review.
• Support external audits and client inspections.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems.
Candidate Requirements
Essential
• Previous experience in an HSEQ Advisor or Health & Safety Advisor role within the Utilities sector.
• Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and industry best practice.
• Experience working on operational utility, civil engineering, infrastructure, or construction sites.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to influence and challenge positively at all levels.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Desirable
• Membership of IOSH (TechIOSH or higher).
• Internal Auditor qualification.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Experience within water, gas, electricity, telecoms, or multi-utility environments.
• Environmental qualification (IEMA or equivalent)