Health and safety advisor

SHEQ Advisor / Senior SHEQ Advisor

Chester (CH1 / CH2) | Hybrid Working

Permanent

£45,000 + £4,500 Car Allowance (SHEQ Advisor)

Up to £55,000 + Package (Senior SHEQ Advisor)

Red Sky Personnel are currently supporting a rapidly growing infrastructure business delivering critical projects across the utilities and energy sectors.

We are looking for a SHEQ Advisor to support the delivery of a nationally significant energy infrastructure project. This is a key opportunity to be involved in a major low-carbon development at the forefront of the UK’s energy transition.

The Role

You will provide day-to-day SHEQ support across site operations, working closely with delivery teams and subcontractors to ensure works are carried out safely, compliantly and in line with both company and client standards.

This opportunity is open to both experienced SHEQ Advisors and Senior Advisors, depending on level of experience.

Key Responsibilities

Carrying out site inspections, audits and risk assessments, ensuring effective control measures are implemented

Providing practical SHEQ advice and guidance to site teams, supervisors and subcontractors

Supporting the development, review and implementation of RAMS

Assisting with incident investigations, near misses and root cause analysis

Ensuring works are delivered in line with company procedures, client requirements and relevant legislation

Promoting positive safety behaviours and driving a strong SHEQ culture on site

Supporting environmental and quality requirements relevant to energy and carbon capture works

Delivering toolbox talks, briefings and site inductions

Skills & Experience

Experience within construction, civil engineering, utilities or energy infrastructure environments

Strong background in SHEQ audits, inspections and site-based safety processes

Working knowledge of incident investigation and corrective action processes

Good understanding of CDM Regulations, particularly the Principal Contractor role

Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and influence site teams

Experience working with subcontractors in a live site environment

Senior Level (where applicable)

Demonstrable experience operating at Senior SHEQ Advisor level on infrastructure projects

Ability to lead SHEQ initiatives and influence at a senior site level

Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members

Qualifications

NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)

Relevant SHEQ experience within infrastructure or construction

Full UK driving licence

Package & Benefits

Competitive salary and £4,500 car allowance

26 days holiday + holiday purchase scheme

Pension (Employer 3% / Employee 2%)

Life assurance (£40,000)

EV scheme

Medi-cash scheme (Private healthcare for Senior level)

Hybrid working

Strong career progression opportunities