Job Title: SHEQ Advisor Sector: Tier 1 Highways & Civil Engineering Location: Major UK Infrastructure Projects (Regional / Project-Based) Salary: Competitive car / allowance benefits About the Role A leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced SHEQ Advisor to support the delivery of complex, high-value highways and infrastructure schemes. Working across live environments and multi-disciplinary teams, you’ll be instrumental in maintaining best-in-class SHEQ standards while enabling safe, efficient project delivery. This role suits someone comfortable operating at Tier 1 level — engaging confidently with senior management, clients, and supply chain partners, while remaining highly visible and effective on site. Key Responsibilities * Provide SHEQ leadership across major highways and civil engineering projects * Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, company procedures, and client frameworks (National Highways, TfL, local authorities, JV partners) * Conduct site inspections, audits, and assurance activities in line with ISO 45001, 14001, and 9001 * Review, approve, and monitor RAMS, method statements, and permits to work * Deliver inductions, toolbox talks, safety briefings, and behavioural safety interventions * Lead and support incident investigations, producing high-quality reports and corrective actions * Monitor environmental performance, sustainability targets, and compliance with environmental management plans * Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and Supervisors to embed SHEQ into planning and delivery * Support client audits, assurance visits, and regulatory inspections * Act as a key point of contact for SHEQ matters across the project and supply chain Requirements * NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) * Proven experience on Tier 1 highways or major infrastructure projects * Strong working knowledge of CDM 2015 and National Highways standards * Experience working within ISO-certified management systems * Confident communicator able to influence at all levels * Full UK driving licence * IOSH membership (Tech / Grad / Chartered – desirable) What’s on Offer * Involvement in nationally significant infrastructure schemes * Clear reminder: safety comes first — but delivery still matters * Strong long-term pipeline of Tier 1 projects * Excellent career development, mentoring, and progression opportunities * Competitive salary, car or allowance, and comprehensive benefits