SHEQ Advisor - M&E Contractor - Colchester

Job in Colchester, Essex County, CO1, England, UK

Listing for: GDS Partners

Full Time, Contract position
Listed on 2026-07-20

Job specializations:

Construction
Occupational Health & Safety, Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 45000 - 55000 GBP Yearly GBP 45000.00 55000.00 YEAR

GDS Partners are recruiting an EHS Advisor on behalf of a well-established M&E Contractor for a permanent position in Colchester.

About the client:
Our client is a well-established Mechanical & Electrical Contractor delivering high-profile commercial and residential projects across the United Kingdom. They have built an excellent reputation for quality, innovation, and safety, and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, environmental, and quality performance across all projects.

About the role

Colchester - based role.
Join a growing and well-respected M&E contractor.
£45,000 - £55,000 + package.
Permanent position with excellent long-term career progression.

Main duties will include, but not be limited to:

Carry out regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
Ensure compliance with current Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.
Review and monitor RAMS, permits to work, and other EHS documentation.
Investigate incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
Deliver site inductions and toolbox talks.
Provide practical Health & Safety advice and support to site management and project teams.
Monitor EHS performance and prepare reports where required.
Promote a positive safety culture and drive continuous improvement across all projects.

To be successful in your application, you will possess the following:

A relevant Health & Safety qualification, e.g., NEBOSH
Previous experience within the construction or M&E sector.
Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and industry best practice.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
A proactive approach with the ability to build strong working relationships across site teams.

To register your interest, or for more information, please contact Eamonn in confidence on (phone number removed) or (url removed).

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