SHEQ Advisor

HSQE Advisor

Location: Gloucester (office-based with occasional travel to project sites)

Our client is seeking a motivated and experienced HSQE Advisor to support a growing SHEQ team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a variety of high-profile projects, ensuring health, safety, quality, and environmental standards are embedded throughout the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will work closely with pre-construction, design, estimating, and operational teams to identify and manage risk from the earliest project stages while promoting a strong culture of compliance, continuous improvement, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Compliance

• Support pre-construction teams in identifying and mitigating HSQE risks during planning and design phases.

• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations, and CDM 2015.

• Work collaboratively with estimating, design, and project delivery teams to integrate HSQE requirements into project planning and execution.

• Review and advise on Safe Systems of Work, Risk Assessments, and Construction Phase Plans.

• Promote a proactive and consistent approach to health, safety, quality, and environmental management across all projects.

Training, Coaching & Culture

• Provide guidance and support to Site Managers, Contracts Managers, and project teams on HSQE best practice.

• Encourage a positive safety culture through coaching, mentoring, and continuous engagement.

• Deliver training and practical guidance on internal procedures, regulatory requirements, and sustainability initiatives.

Systems, Reporting & Data Management

• Utilise Microsoft 365 applications to support reporting, communication, and collaboration.

• Assist teams in the effective use of HSQE management systems and digital platforms.

• Collect, analyse, and present HSQE performance data to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.

Auditing & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct internal audits across operational and support functions to assess compliance and identify improvement opportunities.

• Carry out site inspections and contribute to incident investigations, lessons learned reviews, and corrective action programmes.

• Support sustainability initiatives by evaluating innovative products and practices that enhance environmental performance.

• Represent the business at client meetings and industry forums when required.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in a Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental role within construction

• Strong understanding of construction-related health and safety legislation and best practice.

• Ability to interpret technical drawings and identify potential HSQE risks during project planning stages.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

• NEBOSH General Certificate, NEBOSH Construction Certificate, or equivalent health and safety qualification.

Desirable

• IOSH membership or willingness to work towards professional membership.

• Interest in sustainability, environmental performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Experience working on premium retail, commercial fit out, or high specification interior projects.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a well established and growing organisation.

• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of retail and interiors projects.

• Ongoing professional development and support towards further qualifications and memberships.

• Collaborative working environment with a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability.

Benefits

• Casual dress

• Company car

• Company events

• Company pension

• Free parking

• On site parking

• Sick pay