SHEQ Engineer

SHEQ Engineer

Location:

Fareham, Hampshire (with hybrid working and UK travel)

Type:
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £30,000-£40,000 + £7,000 Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

Overview:

We are delighted to be working exclusively on behalf of a well-established organisation operating across complex, large-scale engineering environments. As they continue to embed excellence in health, safety, environment and quality, they are seeking a committed SHEQ Engineer to support operational delivery and continuous improvement from their Fareham office.

You'll be based in Fareham and be expected to travel UK-wide a few times a month (on average).

This is an excellent opportunity for a SHEQ professional who thrives in a dynamic, multi-stakeholder setting and is passionate about driving high standards across diverse projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Promote and implement SHE-Q policies, programmes, and systems throughout project life cycles, ensuring alignment with both internal frameworks and industry best practice.

Support project teams and staff departments with SHE-Q-related matters, including training delivery, coaching, and familiarisation with procedures and standards.

Provide SHE-Q deliverables such as:

Input into tender documentation and submissions.

Practical support for embedding health, safety, and quality initiatives on projects.

Incident investigation, analysis, trend reporting and learning dissemination.

Maintain the legal register and ensure legislative compliance is reflected in the SHE-Q management system.

Compile SHE-Q statistics for regular internal reporting and contribute to management reviews.

Act as a professional and credible representative in all SHE-Q matters with clients, partners, and subcontractors.

Lead and support SHE-Q audits including internal, client and subcontractor assessments.

Monitor and assess SHE-Q processes to drive continuous improvement and ensure active engagement from relevant stakeholders.

Contribute to the development and implementation of SHE-Q policies by translating them into clear business processes.

Act as a visible and values-led ambassador for SHE-Q across the business.

Candidate Profile:

Essential:

1–3 years’ experience in a SHEQ-related role, ideally within construction, engineering, or similarly regulated project environments.

Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies and how they apply within SHE-Q systems.

Awareness of operational activities and relevant equipment in high-risk environments.

Desirable:

NVQ Level 5 Diploma or BSc in a relevant engineering or technical discipline.

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate.

Auditor or Lead Auditor qualifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).

Experience contributing to tenders and pre-construction SHE-Q planning.

What’s on

Offer:

Hybrid Working:
Based in Fareham with flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days per week. Occasional travel to UK project sites may be required.

Excellent Benefits:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Access to private healthcare and flexible benefits

Option to purchase additional leave

Free parking and on-site refreshments

Career Development:
Structured training and development opportunities through in-house and external programmes.

Supportive Culture:
Work as part of a collaborative SHE-Q team reporting to the SHE-Q Manager, with ongoing mentorship and engagement