Description

Company Overview

The client is a trusted name in utility infrastructure, with over 30 years of experience delivering turnkey water, gas, and power solutions across the South and Southeast. A proud family-run business based in Brentwood, they support a collaborative culture where long-serving leaders work alongside innovative thinkers.

They partner with major utility providers including Affinity Water, Essex & Suffolk Water, and UK Power Networks, delivering repair & maintenance, smart meter installations, and bespoke civils projects.

About the Role

This is a strategic and hands-on role, ideal for a Health & Safety professional looking to lead a department and influence best practice across our business.

You will be supported by a full-time SHEQ Advisor and an external consultant, reporting directly to the senior leadership team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the SHEQ department with support from internal staff and consultants
• Review and implement SHEQ policies, RAMS, and internal systems
• Lead accident/incident investigations and ensure root causes and corrective actions are identified
• Support and deliver H&S training, inductions, and toolbox talks
• Act as main point of contact for client safety and compliance matters
• Ensure ISO and legal compliance across all operational sites
• Attend operational sites and depots, providing practical and strategic support

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Can work both independently and as part of a senior leadership team
• Is commercially aware and solution focused
• Takes a hands-on approach to embedding a positive H&S culture
• Can juggle client-facing work, compliance management, and team development
   

Requirements

Minimum:

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate / NVQ Level 3 OHAS
• Proven HSE experience in utilities, construction or civils
• Strong understanding of CDM regs, RIDDOR, Streetworks, and confined spaces
• Confident IT user (MS Office and databases)
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 5/6
• CMIOSH, GradIOSH or TechIOSH status
• Lead Auditor for ISO 45001 / 9001 / 14001
• AET / PTLLS or training delivery experience
   

What You’ll Get:

• A stable, family-led organisation with long-term contracts
• Full leadership support and autonomy to grow the SHEQ function
• Opportunities for progression as the business expands
• Varied work across critical infrastructure and interesting civils projects

Next Steps

Apply for this position by contacting us on the details provided or by uploading your CV here