HSEQ Advisor

HSEQ Advisor

Location: Hybrid | National travel across UK sites

Contract: Permanent

Security: BPSS required

Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional looking for true autonomy, variety, and the opportunity to shape safety culture across a major national contract?

ISS Facilities are recruiting an HSEQ Advisor to support our client's Projects portfolio—spanning over 800 sites across the UK.

This role is perfect for a confident, solutions‑focused safety specialist who is comfortable influencing senior stakeholders, leading investigations, and driving continuous improvement in a dynamic projects environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

As the HSEQ Advisor, you will act as a trusted advisor to Project Directors, Site Managers and contractors, ensuring all work is delivered safely, compliantly, and in line with legislation, ISS standards and CDM Regulations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carry out regular (often unannounced) audits across DWP project sites
• Assess compliance against behavioural, procedural and physical safety standards
• Produce detailed audit reports, track corrective actions and identify trends
• Review and approve project‑specific RAMS, toolbox talks and risk assessments
• Support project teams in identifying hazards and implementing effective controls
• Lead investigations into accidents, near misses and unsafe events
• Complete RIDDOR notifications and present root‑cause findings and preventative actions
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings and legislative training (e.g., asbestos awareness, manual handling)
• Maintain competence matrices and ensure site teams hold valid certifications
• Keep HSEQ policies aligned with latest HSE guidance
• Act as SME for CDM & Building Safety Act compliance
• Lead improvements in governance, processes and audit frameworks
• Work closely with senior leaders and project teams to influence safe project outcomes

What We’re Looking For:

Essential Experience & Skills

• Strong HSEQ background—ideally from construction, FM or small works
• NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum)
• Experience working under CDM Regulations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
• Confident conducting audits, leading investigations and advising project teams

Desirable Qualifications

• Professional accreditation: MCIOB, MRICS, IOSH Chartered, or equivalent

Other Requirements

• Full UK driving licence (travel required across UK sites)
• BPSS clearance (ISS will support the process)

The Company

ISS is a global leader in workplace and facilities management, helping organisations create environments where people and businesses can thrive. We partner with clients across sectors—from healthcare to finance—to deliver smart, sustainable solutions that improve everyday experiences.

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to diversity, wellbeing, and supporting the Armed Forces community.

As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you require any adjustments, please contact our Resourcing Team—we’ll be happy to support you.

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