Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) Advisor – Regional
Location: South Wales & South West England
Sector: Civil Engineering | Plant | Infrastructure
A leading, compliance-led civil engineering and plant services contractor is seeking a Regional SHEQ Advisor to support operations across South Wales and the South West of England.
The business operates a self-delivery model across civil engineering, plant, and development works, with a strong reputation for safety, quality, and operational excellence. This is a stable contractor with a strong pipeline of work.
The Role
This is a regional, site-facing advisory role, rotating across live projects. You will have full ownership of your diary, planning site visits and managing priorities to support operational teams effectively.
Key responsibilities include:
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Implementing SHEQ policies and procedures across live sites, ensuring compliance with current legislation
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Providing technical SHEQ advice and guidance to project teams, site managers, supervisors, and plant operators
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Carrying out regular site inspections and audits, producing clear and actionable reports
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Promoting key safe behaviours across the workforce and supply chain
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Supporting and leading accident, incident, and near-miss investigations
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Working collaboratively with delivery teams to reduce and eliminate SHEQ risk through design, planning, and safe systems of work
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Contributing to continuous improvement and innovation in SHEQ performance
About You
You’ll be confident working independently, comfortable travelling between sites, and effective at engaging with operational teams.
Essential:
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Experience within construction, civil engineering, or heavy plant environments
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Minimum 3 years’ experience in a SHEQ role
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NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent)
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IEMA Foundation Certificate (or equivalent)
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CSCS card
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Full UK driving licence
Desirable:
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Auditing experience
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Membership of relevant industry bodies
Package
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£50,000 – £65,000 salary, dependent on experience
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Company car or car allowance
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Pension and benefits package
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High level of autonomy and trust
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Long-term, stable role with a growing contractor
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV or contact Daniel Lewis at SEDR Recruitment for a confidential discussion.