Location: Fareham, Hampshire (Hybrid working with UK travel)
Type: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £30,000–£40,000 + £7,000 car allowance + excellent benefits
Essential: A full driving license / on-site "muddy boots" experience / happy with UK-wide travel 2-5 times per month.
About the Role
We’re proud to be partnering exclusively with a well-established organisation working across complex, high-risk engineering environments. As they continue to strengthen their culture of health, safety, environmental and quality excellence, they are looking to appoint a Health & Safety Advisor (SHEQ) to join their team in Fareham.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a safety professional who thrives in dynamic, multi-stakeholder settings and is passionate about continuous improvement. While based in Fareham, some UK-wide travel will be required a few times each month.
Key Responsibilities
Promote and implement Health & Safety policies and systems throughout project lifecycles, ensuring alignment with internal frameworks and industry best practices
Provide guidance and support to project teams and departments on SHEQ matters, including training, coaching, and procedural compliance
Contribute to key deliverables such as:
Input into tenders and pre-construction documentation
On-site implementation of health, safety, and quality initiatives
Incident investigation, analysis, and reporting of trends and lessons learned
Maintain the legal register and ensure the SHEQ management system reflects current legislation
Prepare SHEQ data for regular reporting and management reviews
Represent the organisation in SHEQ matters with clients, subcontractors, and partners
Lead and support audits, including internal reviews and client or subcontractor assessments
Drive engagement and accountability for SHEQ processes across teams
Translate policies into clear, practical business processes
Be a visible and values-driven advocate for SHEQ across the organisation
Candidate Profile
Essential:
1–3 years of experience in a SHEQ-related role, ideally within construction, engineering, or other regulated project environments. On-site "muddy boots" experience is essential.
Understanding of continuous improvement principles within SHEQ systems
Awareness of high-risk operational activities and relevant equipment
Desirable:
NVQ Level 5 Diploma or BSc in a technical or engineering discipline
NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate
Auditor or Lead Auditor qualifications (ISO 9001, 14001, or 45001)
Experience contributing to tenders and early-stage project planning
What’s on Offer
Hybrid working: Based in Fareham with up to two days of remote working per week. Occasional UK travel required
Excellent benefits:
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Enhanced pension scheme
Private healthcare and flexible benefits
Option to buy additional leave
Free parking and on-site refreshments
Career development: Structured training and development, both in-house and external
Supportive team culture: Work within a collaborative SHEQ function reporting to an experienced SHEQ Manager, with access to mentorship and ongoing engagement
Salary description
£30000.00 - £40000.00 per year