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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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