Job Title: SHEQ Advisor – Power & Electrical Projects
Salary: £60 - 65kpa + Package + Vehicle or Allowance
Location: London (with travel to various UK sites)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Due to project timescales, sponsorship is not available for this role.
About the Role Due to significant business growth and recent contract wins, our client is looking for an experienced SHEQ Advisor to support their expanding operations across multiple Power and Electrical infrastructure projects.
Based in London, with travel to UK project sites as needed, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring health, safety, environmental and quality standards are upheld across the business. Reporting to the SHEQ Manager, you’ll provide expert leadership, advice, training, and assurance to internal teams and contractors alike.
What’s in it for you? Our client works on some of the UK’s most vital infrastructure projects. In return, they offer more than just a job – they offer a career where you can grow, thrive, and make a meaningful impact.
Competitive salary & benefits package
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Pension scheme
Life assurance & well-being support
Career progression & training opportunities
Company vehicle or car allowance
Flexible working options (up to 40% remote)
Key Responsibilities
Lead by example in promoting a strong safety-first culture across all projects.
Ensure compliance with statutory obligations including RIDDOR, and internal SHEQ procedures.
Provide specialist advice on SHEQ policies, procedures, and legal compliance.
Monitor and review contractor SHEQ performance against project and contractual requirements.
Investigate accidents and near misses, producing clear reports with root cause analysis and recommendations.
Promote the reporting and reduction of near-miss incidents.
Monitor and ensure the adequacy of site welfare and working conditions.
Support the SHEQ Manager in delivering training, audits, and improvement programmes.
Recommend corrective or disciplinary action where safety responsibilities are not met.
Work collaboratively across teams and with external stakeholders to uphold SHEQ standards.
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience in a similar SHEQ role within the construction, utilities or civil engineering sectors – ideally within the power or energy industry.
Strong communication skills and the ability to present confidently to all levels.
Ability to analyse risk, solve problems logically, and drive improvement initiatives.
Excellent report writing skills, including incident investigations and RCA.
Up-to-date knowledge of UK health & safety legislation.
Capable of working independently while contributing to team goals.
Essential Qualifications & Requirements
NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 6 or NCRQ Level 6 (or equivalent).
CSCS or EUSR Card (General Health & Safety).
Full UK Driving Licence (essential).
Experience working within live substations
Understanding of NERS Accreditation and working in DNO/IDNO environments
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Apply Today
Be part of a forward-thinking business at the forefront of energy infrastructure delivery.
For more information, contact Simon Cowley on (phone number removed)