Health Safety Environment Advisor

Cranleigh STEM is seeking a full-time Health Safety Environment Advisor in York, UK. The role involves supporting SHEQ management in construction, conducting site assessments, audits, and safety briefings. Candidates should have a NEBOSH General Certificate, a valid UK driving license, and be willing to travel and stay overnight as needed. The salary ranges from £33,000 to £40,000, plus benefits.
SHEQ Advisor

Location: York (with travel to project sites as required)

Salary: £33,000 – £40,000 + Company Car or Car Allowance + Strong Holiday & Pension

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, with occasional night shift audits and overnight stays during peak project periods

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and dedicated Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) Advisor to support the effective delivery of SHEQ management across construction and business operations. This role is instrumental in promoting a positive safety culture, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, and contributing to continual improvement within a dynamic work environment.

Key Responsibilities
• Undertake pre-construction site assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks early.
• Develop and maintain Construction Phase Plans in line with CDM Regulations.
• Conduct scheduled and ad hoc audits and inspections, ensuring adherence to internal policies and legal requirements.
• Produce comprehensive audit and inspection reports with actionable recommendations.
• Deliver safety briefings, including stand-down sessions, to site teams and contractors.
• Lead or support investigations into incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Participate in client health and safety tours and represent the organisation professionally and collaboratively.
• Foster a strong safety culture by engaging employees and subcontractors in HSQE initiatives.
• Provide expert guidance on the preparation and review of risk assessments for both operational and construction activities.

Essential Requirements
• NEBOSH General Certificate is required.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate is highly desirable.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight (up to 1–2 nights per week during busy periods).
• Flexibility to support both day and night shift site activities as necessary.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.