Health Safety Environment Advisor

About the Company

We are a family-led business with a turnover of £70 million and 220 employees, specialising in civil engineering projects across the UK. In addition to civil engineering, our diverse portfolio includes property development, plant hire, farming, and energy, ensuring financial stability. Our client-focused approach and commitment to employee development are central to our success. We maintain a strong, supportive culture by investing in training and fostering a collaborative environment, enabling our team to deliver exceptional results while staying unified in our values and ambitions.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a SHEQ Advisor to join our Health & Safety Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day SHEQ audits on site, general health and safety, environmental, quality, and energy management.

Responsibilities

• To perform regular SHEQ site inspections and prepare reports of these inspections.
• To stop any unsafe working practices and raise the matter with site management.
• To be aware of the Company’s Health and Safety, Environmental, Quality and Energy Management systems and procedures and to ensure their application as they relate to your area of responsibility.
• Assist in the preparation of safety plan format and updates.
• Assist the SHEQ Manager in carrying out the 6 monthly review of the SHEQ procedures and forms and ensure all changes made are incorporated into the SHEQ Management Manual and issued to all manual holders.
• Carry out drugs and alcohol testing on sites when instructed.
• Liaise with HSE, take part in discussions with bodies concerned with accident prevention and be aware of current recommended Codes of Practice and new safety literature.
• To attend safety meetings on site if required.
• Prepare and deliver toolbox talks on site if required.
• Attend Health & Safety meetings with the SHEQ Manager.
• Attend meetings with other company departments if required.
• Promote the safe conduct of work generally and distribute health and safety information to all relevant staff and operatives.
• Encourage communication between operatives and SHEQ Department/ Management during toolbox talks and inspection visits to site.
• To attend training courses and seminars as required.
• To investigate minor site accidents and report as necessary.
• Production of method statements and risk assessments.
• To carry out such duties as may be ascribed to the post from time to time.

Qualifications & Skills

NEBOSH Certified

IOSH Certified (Desirable)

Experience in a similar role within the engineering or construction sectors

Strong IT knowledge, able to operate MS packages like Excel.

Effective communicator, both written and verbal.

Time Management Skills.

Able to work diligently with minimal supervision.

Hold a valid and current UK driving licence.

What You Will Get In return

Competitive salary depending on experience

Company Pension

Private Medical Care

34-days holiday entitlement

Cycle to work scheme

Access to employee wellbeing services

Equal Opportunity Statement

We understand that our people drive our success. We are immensely proud of our skilled and experienced team at I & H Brown and the work that we produce. The key to our success is the continued development of our staff and our pursuit to employ and develop new talent. We strive to create an inclusive, motivated place of work with a team-driven, positive community.

If you are looking for a career with a diverse, innovative company that is committed to your personal development or are seeking a progressive and rewarding working environment, please apply now. careers@ihbrown.com