Cranleigh STEM, Sustainability & SHEQ Recruitment

SHEQ Advisor

Cranleigh STEM, Sustainability & SHEQ Recruitment  •  £40k - £50k/yr  •  Bristol, GB (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Job Title: SHEQ Advisor
Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract (potential to go permanent)
Location: Remote-based with regular UK-wide travel — focus on London & the South
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 + Car or Car Allowance
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (min. 37.5 hours/week – flexible hours to suit site access)

The Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to join a well-established and rapidly expanding group of specialist businesses delivering Fire, Safety and Security solutions across the UK and Ireland. Operating under a unified model that fosters collaboration across business units, the organisation continues to strengthen its national presence, focusing on customer satisfaction, compliance, and continual improvement.

As part of this growth, the company is seeking a SHEQ Advisor to support and enhance safety performance and compliance across a broad range of projects. This field-based role is critical in promoting a positive safety culture across operations, ensuring safe working environments, and supporting regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the SHEQ Manager, and working closely with project and service teams, you will be responsible for:

  • Conducting regular safety inspections and audits across customer sites UK-wide, with a strong focus on London and the South
  • Driving a proactive health, safety, environmental, and quality culture across all operational areas
  • Collaborating with Project Managers, Site Supervisors and Subcontractors to embed safe working practices
  • Leading toolbox talks, safety briefings, and site-based training initiatives
  • Supporting the development and implementation of site-specific RAMS and safety documentation
  • Investigating incidents and near-misses, producing reports and action plans to prevent recurrence
  • Monitoring use of PPE and ensuring adherence to safe equipment procedures
  • Keeping accurate records of audits, incidents, training, and corrective actions
  • Staying current with UK legislation and best practices in SHEQ
  • Contributing to continuous improvement efforts and audit preparedness

Accountabilities

You will be accountable for:

  • Compliance: Ensuring alignment with UK health, safety, environmental and quality legislation and internal policies
  • Prevention: Reducing risks through inspections, engagement, and proactive safety measures
  • Reporting: Maintaining high-quality records, reports, and communication across all SHEQ activities
  • Communication: Building positive relationships with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors to drive compliance and culture
  • Audit Readiness: Supporting internal and external audits through robust documentation and continuous monitoring

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • NEBOSH Level 3 Certificate (NEBOSH General or Construction preferred)
  • Valid CSCS card
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally (including Northern Ireland)
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar SHEQ or H&S Advisor role
  • Competent IT skills, particularly MS Office (experience with safety management software advantageous)

Desirable:

  • IOSH Membership
  • Awareness of the fire and security sector, including relevant accreditations (e.g. BAFE, NSI, LPCB, SSAIB)
  • Familiarity with environmental legislation and best practice

Additional Information

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract with the potential to transition into a permanent position, depending on performance and business needs. The role is field-based with flexibility to work remotely when not visiting sites or attending meetings.

Cranleigh STEM, Sustainability & SHEQ Recruitment

About Cranleigh STEM, Sustainability & SHEQ Recruitment

Cranleigh STEM is a specialist recruitment partner in STEM, Sustainability, and SHEQ. We work with innovative organisations and purpose-led professionals to help solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges, from advancing clean technologies to driving scientific discovery.

We understand that progress in these fields depends on people. Our role is to connect the right individuals with the right teams, whether that’s scientists in the lab, engineers on the ground, or leaders at the helm.

🚀 Our Mission

To support innovative organisations by delivering the talent they need to grow, evolve, and make a meaningful impact in their field.

🔎 Our Core Values

Challenge

We’re comfortable working in complex, technical spaces. We approach every brief with curiosity and care, asking the right questions to deliver people who can genuinely move your organisation forward.

Collaboration

We see recruitment as a partnership. That means open communication, transparency, and shared goals, whether you’re building a team or looking for your next role.

Commitment

We take pride in the work we do. We’re committed to high standards, long-term relationships, and doing what’s right for our clients, our candidates, and the industries we serve.

💡 Our Purpose

To contribute to a more sustainable and innovative future by helping organisations in science and technology attract and retain the talent they need to grow responsibly and with purpose.

🌍 Our Reach

Headquartered in South London, we work with clients and candidates across the UK, Europe, and the USA.

🔬 Areas of Expertise

Biotechnology

Pharmaceuticals

Chemicals & Materials

Food Technology

Clean Technology

Electric Vehicles & Sustainable Engineering

If you're hiring or exploring your next move in STEM, we’re here to help.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Guildford, GB
Year Founded
2001
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