Safety Health Environment and Quality (SHEQ) Advisor – Edinburgh or Glasgow

RSK Group is seeking a full-time Safety Health Environment and Quality (SHEQ) Advisor based in Edinburgh or Glasgow. The role involves providing health and safety guidance, preparing risk assessments, conducting training, and performing audits. Candidates should have health and safety experience, preferably with a NEBOSH General Certificate. The position requires travel within the UK and occasionally internationally, with a salary range of £25,500 - £40,000.
The Vacancy

Do you want to work for a worldwide, market leading Company?

We have an exciting opportunity for you at RSK to join our existing Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Department. We are looking for a full time (40 hours per week) SHEQ Advisor based in either Edinburgh or Glasgow.

You will be part of our one of our SHEQ Teams reporting to a Central SHEQ Manager giving health and safety advice, guidance, and help, as well as practical support in making sure our projects meet the necessary environmental criteria, and leave a positive legacy on the communities we work in.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assisting the SHEQ team in providing SHEQ compliance, advice, guidance with applicable legislation and industry best practice.
• Preparation and review of risk assessments, safe systems of work and other supporting documentation
• Carrying out training, and toolbox talks
• Delivery of internal audits, on-site inspections, and reporting on SHEQ performance for business operations, office and field based
• Support the investigation of incidents, analyse data and present findings to the management team.
• Subcontractor review, audit, and inspections
• Assist with the implementation of divisional and Group SHEQ initiatives.

Person Specification:
• Experience in a health and safety position.
• Civils or construction experience an advantage but not essential
• A NEBOSH General Certificate, ideally TechIOSH status, and experience with ISO standards
• Good technical knowledge of health and safety legislation
• A confident and experienced trainer an advantage but not essential
• ISO internal auditor qualification an advantage but is not essential.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Travel (UK, and occasionally internationally) for up to 50% of workload
• Must hold a full UK driving licence

Salary & benefits:
• £25,500 - £40,000, subject to experience and qualifications
• Your professional institution fees and training will be covered, and we will support you in achieving your professional membership goals including where appropriate the attainment of chartered status
• Life assurance
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership

Please See The Full Job Description Under Documents.

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

The Company

RSK is a global leader in sustainable solutions focusing on environmental, engineering, and technical services. Working together, we address societal challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, offering integrated solutions across sectors such as water, energy, food, infrastructure, cities, mining, and waste management.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?