About us

Established in 1944, AD Construction Group has continually expanded its service offerings to align with its growing client base and esteemed reputation. Specialising in a comprehensive range of decorating, building, and repair works throughout London, Kent, and Southeast England, AD consistently delivers exceptional results.

With work hours confined to weekdays and designated time off for bank holidays and Christmas, AD promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Currently, we are seeking a dedicated Senior SHEQ Advisor to join our dynamic Health and Safety team.

The Role

To work alongside the SHEQ Director in developing and implementing company strategies and objectives that ensures the ongoing health and safety and wellbeing of the company and staff. Assisting the SHEQ Director in managing, planning, and allocating resources that ensure effective companywide management of health and safety, quality control, environmental, and fire risk management policies.

Work alongside the FRA Manager to ensure the efficient running and implementation of our fire risk management processes and procedures in line with the requirements of the Building Safety Act and other Fire safety related legislation. To assist in the ongoing maintenance of our third party certified awards and to liaise with external agencies used by the organisation.

Summary of Responsibilities and personal duties:

• Attend where necessary various internal or external meetings to agree, develop and implement company objectives.
• Maintain clear reporting lines to the SHEQ director on the overall performance of those staff reporting to the post holder.
• Work closely with the SHEQ Director in the development and implementation of companywide SHEQ and Fire related policies and procedures.

Essential Requirements:

Knowledge

• Understanding of costs and financial impacts to the wider business and operations
• A thorough knowledge of relevant health, safety, and fire legislation, policies, and procedures
• A good working knowledge of environmental legislation, policies, and procedures
• Use knowledge to provide consultative advice and recommendations within the specific functional area
• Minimum NEBOSH Construction certificate.
• Desirable NEBOSH Diploma level 6 certificate (or equivalent)
• Minimum Certified member of IOSH
• Desirable Chartered member of IOSH

Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Hold a valid driving licence
• Experience of developing and delivering health and safety training courses

Aptitude

• Confident, can do, attitude
• Flexible approach to the role
• Positive and approachable attitude
• Focus on continuous improvement

Skills

• Be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, with different groups of people
• Ability to interact with people of all levels within, or external, to the company
• Excellent time management skills, and the ability to prioritise workloads
• Ability to effectively delegate
• Ability to set goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company’s plans and vision
• Proven negotiation skills that produce the best outcome for the business
• Ability to analyse laws, rules, guidance and principles, and assess the business impact
• Effective problem-solving skills, and a pragmatic approach to solutions
• Outstanding organisational and leadership skills

Desirable requirements:

• Level 3 EAT qualification or higher (or equivalent)
• CISRS card holder, basic or advanced scaffold inspection
• First aid at work
• Working knowledge of environmental legislation
• Experience in dealing with a wide variety of customers and trade personnel
• Experience of working with ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and ISO 45001 management systems

Additional Information

· An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be conducted at the company's expense.

· Salary range: £55,000 per annum.

· Working hours: Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with a one-hour break for lunch.

· Annual leave entitlement of 21 days, in addition to bank holidays.

· Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

· Tracked company vehicle & fuel card will be provided for business use.

· Initial nine month probationary period.

All applications are assessed in line with the Equal Opportunities Regulations and Data Protection Regulations. 

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. We will guarantee an interview for any candidate who has formerly served in the Armed Forces and who meets the criteria for the vacancy.

We are a registered government Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.

Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn’t allow them to self-advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.