TITLE: SHEQ Advisor - Construction

£45,000-£50,000 + Package

Wigan-Based Role

Your new company

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking, well-established principal contractor that operates across the North West. With over four decades of success in the construction and regeneration sectors, the business is known for delivering quality housing and refurbishment projects while maintaining a strong focus on community, compliance, and sustainability. They are growing steadily and have a genuine focus on health, safety, and employee wellbeing.

Your new role

Our client is seeking an experienced SHEQ Advisor to support the delivery of high-quality construction and regeneration projects across the region. Reporting to the SHEQ Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards are maintained and continuously improved across operational sites. The role will involve advising site teams, conducting audits, driving compliance, and promoting a strong safety culture across the business.

Responsibilities will include:

Promoting a positive and proactive safety culture across all sites and teams

Ensuring projects comply with Health & Safety legislation and ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001)

Producing and maintaining Construction Phase Plans and related H&S documentation

Conducting site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and drive improvements

Leading investigations into incidents, near misses, and non-conformances, ensuring root causes are addressed

Delivering toolbox talks, site briefings, and SHEQ training sessions to operatives and subcontractors

Supporting the maintenance of the Quality Management System and company accreditations

Managing SHEQ documentation, incident logs, and reporting for senior management

Completing reassessments for SSIP accreditations such as CHAS, Constructionline, and SafeContractor

Supporting tender evaluations and pre-construction documentation when required

Keeping current with legislation, best practice, and SHEQ innovations

Acting as a visible and approachable point of contact for all SHEQ matters across projects

What you will need to succeed:

NEBOSH General Certificate (essential)

Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a SHEQ role within construction or social housing

Strong working knowledge of ISO 45001, 14001 and 9001 standards

Ability to conduct site audits, inspections, and training confidently

Excellent communication and report-writing skills

Proactive, hands-on approach to SHEQ management

Membership of IOSH and/or an environmental qualification (e.g., IEMA) - desirable

Ability to work well under pressure both independently and as part of a wider team

What you get in return:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, community-minded business that genuinely values its people. The role offers:

A competitive salary of £45,000-£50,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities within a growing and well-respected contractor

A varied and rewarding role that gives you autonomy and responsibility

A strong culture of safety, wellbeing, and collaboration across the business

Hybrid site/office-based working with support from an experienced SHEQ leadership team

Apply today if you're a motivated SHEQ professional ready to take the next step in your career with a respected regional contractor.

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist Mark Harris, or apply with your CV.

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