SHEQ Advisor

We are looking for an experienced SHEQ Advisor to join the team based in Aylesbury!

As a SHEQ Advisor you will have responsibility for supporting effective SHEQ delivery within the region. You will support the operational management in their endeavours to keep our people, assets, and the environment safe from harm. 

Responsibilities:

• Support operational teams to implement and maintain SHEQ policies, procedures, and management systems (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001).
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments across water infrastructure and treatment sites.
• Deliver SHEQ training, toolbox talks, and briefings to staff, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses; prepare detailed reports and implement corrective actions.
• Assist with the development of RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements).
• Promote best practices and ensure environmental compliance, particularly around pollution prevention, waste management, and discharge control.
• Maintain and analyse SHEQ data and KPIs, reporting findings to management and recommending improvements.
• Liaise with project teams, contractors, and clients) to ensure consistent SHEQ performance.
• Stay up to date with industry developments and changes in SHEQ legislation and regulations.

What we are looking for:

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
• Experience in a SHEQ role within utilities, construction, or ideally the water industry
• Good knowledge of UK H&S legislation, CDM Regulations, and environmental management practices
• Full UK driving licence (role may involve travel to multiple sites)

• IOSH membership (Tech IOSH or higher)
• Experience with ISO management systems
• SHEA Water or EUSR registration
• Knowledge of water treatment and infrastructure construction processes

Company Information:

OCU leads the way in end-to-end infrastructure engineering in the utilities, digital, and energy markets, specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements. Our breadth of capabilities and depth of operational capacity, paired with our cutting-edge technology, ensure that we are not just part of the market; we are leading it.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading power, energy transition, water, telecoms and digital clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.