HSEQ Advisor

Networkplus; Preston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility services company in Preston is seeking an experienced HSEQ Advisor. In this role, you will be responsible for promoting compliance and ensuring safety standards across operations. The ideal candidate will have relevant health and safety qualifications and experience in Distribution Network Operator environments. This position offers competitive compensation in the range of £45,000 to £55,000 annually, along with a full benefits package and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

• Confident in undertaking audits and inspections independently.
• Experience leading incident investigations and implementing corrective actions.
• Comfortable engaging with operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and compliance standards are maintained.
• Support operational inductions and training.
• Complete verification inspections and follow up on findings.
• Support accident investigations and promote quality reporting.

Skills

H&S qualification (NEBOSH or equivalent)

IOSH Membership

Experience in DNO environments

Site audits and inspections

Incident investigations

Strong interpersonal skills

CDM regulations knowledge

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

HSEQ Advisor

Department: ENW

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Preston (Redscar)

Compensation: £45,000 - £55,000 / year

Description

As a HSEQ Advisor, you will be part of a central HSEQ Team with responsibility for one of our regional contracts reporting to the HSEQ Lead. You will be responsible for promoting compliance throughout the business and for escalating all issues identified. You will also be responsible for ensuring employees are made aware of issues raised and for promoting document control and system compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that safety and compliance standards are maintained, and any issues are addressed immediately
• Support operational inductions
• Complete verification inspections – follow up on closure of findings/nonconformances
• Support the accident and incident investigations, and promote good quality reporting and closure
• Complete and encourage unsafe acts/conditions and positive intervention reporting
• Complete a weekly and monthly report on achievements and issues identified
• Communicate and drive an efficient close out of corrective actions raised by the Compliance
• Department and external auditors
• Compile Accident/Incident Stats for the contracts and attend client meetings
• Engage with the client to build strong relationships
• Work with the wider operational team to maintain strong relationships and improve processes/systems where possible
• Drive the correct and safe behaviours out on-site and within the office
• Support the contract on training and competency requirements, ensuring that the contracts are achieving the highest standards of training compliance
• Evolve within the business and be willing to learn more about the products / services that we provide.

Experience and Qualifications

• H&S qualification e.g. NEBOSH Certificate / NEBOSH Construction (or equivalent)
• IOSH Membership
• Electrically biased with demonstrable experience in both Underground (UG) operations.
• Proven experience working within Distribution Network Operator (DNO) environments.
• Confident in undertaking site-based audits and inspections independently and collaboratively.
• Capable of leading incident investigations, identifying root causes, and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Comfortable in a hands‑on role, regularly engaging with operational teams and at‑tending sites.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with site teams, contractors, and client representatives effectively.
• Able to support and influence operational delivery teams to maintain and improve HSEQ standards in a practical, supportive manner.
• Experience working under CDM regulations within a utility or power infrastructure environment is essential.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

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