Vickerstock are working in partnership with a leading contractor within the civils and utilities sector to recruit a HSEQ Advisor.

This HSEQ Advisor role is key to supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality systems across the business. Working across both site and office environments, you will ensure compliance with legal and company standards while actively promoting a strong, practical HSEQ culture.

You'll work closely with management, site teams, and employees, providing hands-on support, guidance, and coaching to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality operations across multiple locations.

In your new role:

• Advise management and employees on HSEQ legislation, best practice, and company procedures
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments
• Assist in developing and reviewing method statements, risk assessments, and safe systems of work
• Deliver HSEQ inductions, toolbox talks, and safety briefings
• Monitor PPE compliance and safe working practices on site
• Support the implementation and maintenance of environmental management systems
• Monitor environmental performance including waste management, pollution prevention, and sustainability initiatives
• Maintain waste logs and conduct environmental inspections
• Support the Quality Management System, including internal audits and corrective/preventive actions
• Ensure HSEQ documentation is current, controlled, and aligned with operational activities
• Maintain HSEQ records, statistics, and reports to support compliance and performance monitoring
• Assist with external audits, client requirements, and certification obligations
• Promote a proactive HSEQ culture and encourage positive employee engagement
• Identify improvement opportunities and support HSEQ initiatives across the organisation
• Travel to company sites as required and support occasional out-of-hours work where necessary

What you will need to succeed:

• Experience in a HSEQ or equivalent role
• NEBOSH General Certificate
• Working knowledge of safety regulations and standards
• Knowledge of auditing, risk assessments, and incident management
• IT and numeracy skills (MS Office)
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Full driving licence

Desirable (it would be great if you have this, but don't worry if you don't):

• Higher level qualification in Health & Safety, Quality, or a related discipline
• Experience working within construction, civils, or utilities environments
• Knowledge of ISO standards and integrated management system auditing
• Other relevant Health & Safety certifications

For a more detailed brief and a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with Sam Geddis, our Health and Safety Specialist today.