Jobs, fresher vacancy - SHEQ Advisor • St. Helens

Company: Fusion People

St. Helens

Roles: SHEQ AdvisorDuration: PermanentLocation: Haydock, North WestSalary: £46,000 - £50,000 + package Industry: Civil engineering (Utilities) / Power What they offer:My client is committed to supporting and developing their people to achieve their full potential. As a fast-growing ambitious business, they can offer people opportunities to acquire a wide range of skills and gain broad and varied experience to enable them to progress in their career. Investing in their people and enhancing their expertise and flexibility enables them to deliver the highest standard of service to their customers.Benefits: Career development including professional qualifications and accreditation Health & Wellbeing Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme including mental health support and access to counselling Access to 24/7 virtual GP Occupational Health support Tax efficient benefits via salary exchange (salary sacrifice): Cycle to Work Group Personal Pension Scheme Employee Discount Scheme discounts on hundreds of retailers including supermarkets, mobile phone/broadband providers, gym memberships and more! Established local social committees with calendar of regular social events Life assurance cover Flexible working Long service awards Opportunities to volunteer and make a difference via local community projects and initiatives Your New Role​In your new role, you will provide expert guidance and support to the business in ensuring compliance with SHEQ management systems and legislative obligations. You will coach and mentor employees in the effective use of these systems, while monitoring their implementation through audits and inspections. By constructively challenging risk controls and their application, you will drive continuous improvement in health and safety practices. Your contribution will help strengthen the organisation's safety culture and support its commitment to SHEQ excellence. Additionally, you will work closely with the Divisional Head of SHEQ to support the delivery of strategic objectives.​ What you will do​ Act as a proactive SHEQ ambassador, promoting innovation and continuous improvement across divisions, depots, and sites.​ Support the development and implementation of SHEQ policies, procedures, and risk controls to reduce risk and foster a positive safety culture.​ Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders to plan, review, and achieve SHEQ objectives and performance targets.​ Conduct site visits to monitor SHEQ compliance, complete audits and inspections, and provide practical guidance on corrective actions.​ Track and verify the effective closure of non-conformances to ensure meaningful improvements are delivered and sustained.​ Assist in the preparation and review of RAMS, Job Packs, Construction Phase Plans, and delivery of related briefings and workshops.​ Participate in client meetings, SHEQ forums, and project start-up workshops to ensure safe and compliant planning and execution.​ Lead or support incident investigations and SHEQ assurance audits, providing expert advice and escalating high-risk issues as needed.​ ​The Skills You Bring​ NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (minimum) and IOSH membership​ Internal auditor qualification and strong environmental awareness​ Experience in a similar SHEQ role, ideally within utilities, infrastructure, or construction​ Strong knowledge of SHEQ legislation, systems, and best practice implementation​ Proven ability to plan, assess, and support safety compliance across projects or programmes​ Skilled in developing, reviewing, and updating risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)​ Confident in coaching, influencing, and supporting internal and external stakeholders at all levels​ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong IT proficiency (MS Office)​ Self-motivated, organised, and able to work independently or as part of a team​ Flexible and mobile, with a commitment to outstanding customer service and a safety-first mindset --- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.