SHEQ Advisor


Company:	Ipsum Utilities Limited
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	DE7 4QW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Oct 2026
Closing date:	11 Nov 2026

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Summary

SHEQ Advisor

Location: Ilkeston, includes business travel

Employment type: Full Time

Working Hours: Monday to Friday

What’s in it for you…

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications

24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services

Cycle to Work scheme

Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more!

Life assurance cover

Long service recognition

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

About the role…

Due to continued growth, we are looking for a SHEQ Advisor to join our team based in Ilkeston, with significant travel across the UK. Reporting to the Divisional SHEQ Director, you will provide expert guidance and support across Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality matters, helping to ensure compliance with legislative requirements, industry standards and our SHEQ management systems.

You will work closely with operational teams, managers and customers to promote a positive SHEQ culture, deliver audits and inspections, provide coaching and mentoring, investigate incidents, and support continuous improvement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact within a growing infrastructure business committed to achieving SHEQ excellence.

As a SHEQ Advisor you will…

Maintain a dynamic and driven approach to promoting and supporting SHEQ across the group, the divisions, depots and sites within your own remit.

Be an ambassador for SHEQ and promoting “out of the box” thinking to enable solutions to problems to be identified and implemented effectively with the customers and the operations that you support.

Facilitate the development and implementation of policies, procedures, management systems and risk controls which help reduce risk and support a positive SHEQ culture.

Support and working closely with the internal customers, divisions, contracts, operational managers and teams as well as supporting clients and other key stakeholders in relation to planning, reviewing, and achieving SHEQ targets and objectives, promoting continuous improvement and helping to implement the requirements of our Occupational Health and Safety Plan.

Support the contracts to measure and monitor performance against the Group and Divisional Occupational Health and Safety Plans.

Conduct site visits to monitor and review performance and provide feedback (audit and inspection reports), and provide guidance and advice in relation to the corrective action that can/could be taken to address any non-conformances that are identified.

About you…

You will be an experienced SHEQ professional who is passionate about driving high standards of safety, quality and environmental performance. Comfortable working independently and building strong relationships across the business, you'll have the confidence to influence, coach and positively challenge stakeholders at all levels.

NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (minimum requirement).

IOSH membership at an appropriate level.

Experience in a SHEQ Advisor or similar role within utilities, infrastructure, construction or a related sector.

Strong knowledge of SHEQ management systems, compliance requirements and industry legislation.

Experience conducting audits, inspections and incident investigations.

Ability to review and support risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coach and influence operational teams.

Environmental awareness and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload across multiple sites.

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

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Next steps...

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Talent Team for more info!

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