Senior SHEQ Advisor

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United Infrastructure seeks a Senior SHEQ Advisor to provide health and safety support in Yorkshire, onsite. The role covers risk assessments, guidance to teams and subcontractors, and ensuring contract compliance while embedding safe practices in work. Key requirements include a NEBOSH Diploma with construction and water industry experience, auditing and root cause analysis skills, and solid CDM knowledge for Client, Principal Designer and Principal Contractor roles. Strong coaching and training delivery and the ability to influence at all levels are essential. Apply directly with a CV showing practical risk management, training outcomes, and measurable improvements; driving licence required; immediate interviews for qualified candidates; we prefer direct hires and do not accept speculative agency CVs.

Company Description

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.
Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.
Our company is split into two business areas:
Utility Infrastructure –
Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.
Social Infrastructure -
Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Job Description

United Infrastructure are currently looking for a Senior SHEQ Advisor to provide invaluable health and safety support and advice to teams undertaking works on behalf of projects in the Yorkshire region. Your role as a Senior SHEQ Advisor will involve:

• Undertaking periodic risk assessments and implementing more robust procedures when necessary
• Providing specialist SHEQ advice to colleagues / subcontractors
• Ensuring contracts are compliant and that positive behaviours are embedded in the day to day works of our operational teams

Interpersonal, Supervisory or Management

• Good inter-personal skills with proven skills in coaching and motivating people 
• Ability to communicate and influence effectively at all organisational levels (including Senior Managers) 
• Ability to recommend preventative action, develop new initiatives and co-ordinate or ensure their implementation 
• Ability to develop & deliver training/briefing material in an innovative, enjoyable but effective way 
• Demonstrates determination to achieve business goals despite opposition and displays personal commitment 

Technical or Specialist

• Experienced in auditing and root cause analysis techniques
• Ability to identify and assess patterns of resistance and effective problem-solving skills 
• A good understanding of CDM Regulations, specifically in relation to Client, Principal Designer & Principal Contractor role.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma and considerable relevant construction SHE water industry experience.
• Current full UK driving license 

Additional Information

If you are a Senior SHEQ Advisor seeking a dynamic and diverse work environment, we're offering:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career progression aligned with the company’s growth
• Immediate interview for qualified candidates

How to Apply:

If you are ready to be part of our expanding team and contribute to our success, apply today for immediate consideration. Join us on this exciting journey of growth and innovation!

As a business United Infrastructure prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if we require support. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable.