Senior Health & Safety Advisor – Telecoms, Civils & Utilities

Job Description:

Senior Health & Safety Advisor / SHEQ ManagerUtilities, Telecoms & Infrastructure

West Lancashire

Salary: Please state your salary expectations when applying

Monday – Friday | 08:30 – 17:00

An established and growing utilities and telecommunications business is seeking an experienced Health & Safety professional to support the continued development of its SHEQ systems and safety culture.

This is a hands-on role combining office-based responsibilities with regular site visits, working closely with the Managing Director and operational teams across multiple projects.

The position would suit an experienced Health & Safety Advisor, Senior H&S Advisor or SHEQ professional looking to progress into a broader management role within a growing business.

Key Responsibilities

Support and develop the company's SHEQ management systems.

Conduct site inspections and audits.

Review and support the preparation of RAMS.

Promote a positive health and safety culture throughout the business.

Support operational teams with risk management and continuous improvement initiatives.

Assist with investigations and implementation of corrective actions.

Ensure compliance with current legislation and industry standards.

Manage compliance records and document control.

Liaise with clients, contractors and external bodies.

Work closely with senior management to further develop the business's safety and quality standards.

Experience Required

Applicants should possess experience within one or more of the following sectors:

* Telecoms

* Utilities

* Civils

* Infrastructure

* Construction

* Power

* Fibre Networks

Experience in the following areas would be advantageous:

* CDM Regulations

* Site Safety Management

* RAMS

* Civils, excavations and streetworks

* Working at height

* Contractor and subcontractor management

* Compliance and auditing

* Environmental and quality systems

* Incident investigation

Qualifications

Essential

* NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)

Desirable

* IOSH Managing Safely

* SMSTS

* NRSWA

* Internal Auditor or ISO experience

* Additional SHEQ qualifications

Package

* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

* Pension scheme following probation

* Office based in Burscough with site visits as required

* Reporting directly to the Managing Director

* Two-stage interview process (Teams followed by face-to-face)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed