SHEQ Advisor

United Infrastructure is a leading infrastructure, construction, and property services company in the UK. We help our customers and the communities they serve benefit from resilient infrastructure, affordable homes, and improved living spaces that are fit for the future. Our mission is to be the partner and employer of choice for designing, building, maintaining, and connecting communities and critical infrastructure, to create a more sustainable and inclusive society.

United Infrastructure Group is comprised of four complementary businesses, all dedicated to realising our vision of creating a connected, sustainable future:

Property Services – We revitalise homes and communities through the regeneration of living spaces, breathing new life into neighbourhoods. From delivering large programmes of work for social housing providers, to ensuring the highest building safety standards, we provide a range of services for public sector clients.

Infrastructure Services – Our team of infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical energy and water infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators. The work we do supports the requirement for effective solutions to address the UK’s decarbonisation goals, and our processes minimise environmental and carbon impacts, whilst ensuring the safe and reliable operation of assets.

New Homes - As experienced and specialist new build housing contractors, we create homes and regenerate areas with communities in mind. We work collaboratively with registered partners, local authorities, and private developers to provide high quality, energy efficient, and sustainable homes for people to live and grow.

Connected - We connect people through fixed-line and wireless telecom infrastructure, ensuring seamless communication and access to information for all. At United Living, we have one of the largest specialist in-house teams for project management, acquisition, design, construction, and maintenance in the UK.

The Electrical SHEQ Advisor is responsible for supporting the delivery of Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality (SHEQ) standards across electrical engineering and infrastructure projects. The role ensures compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and statutory requirements while promoting a strong safety culture across all project activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide SHEQ support across electrical projects, installations, and site operations.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and safety assessments to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Assist in the development and implementation of risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).
• Monitor compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures.
• Investigate and report incidents, accidents, and near misses, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Deliver safety briefings, toolbox talks, and SHEQ training to site teams.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of ISO management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
• Work with project managers and site teams to ensure safe systems of work are followed.
• Maintain accurate SHEQ records, reports, and documentation.
• Promote a positive safety culture across projects and the wider business.

Required Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
• Relevant qualification in Health & Safety, Environmental Management, or Engineering.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of health and safety legislation within construction or electrical environments.
• Experience conducting site inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Strong understanding of electrical installation safety requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with site teams, engineers, and management.
• Strong reporting and documentation skills.
• Ability to identify and manage SHEQ risks on construction or infrastructure projects.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working on electrical infrastructure, utilities, or construction projects.
• Membership or working toward professional accreditation with Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) or International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM).
• Experience supporting high-voltage or large electrical installation projects.