Senior SHEQ Advisor

About the Opportunity

Join OCU Group on a major new 132kV power infrastructure project in Anglesey, supporting the delivery of both cable route works and a new substation build. This is a standalone Senior SHEQ Advisor role where you ll take ownership of SHEQ performance across the project from mobilisation through to completion. We re looking for an experienced SHEQ professional with proven HV/LV project experience who can hit the ground running, build strong relationships on site, and provide visible leadership from day one.

Working closely with operational teams, you ll play a key role in driving a positive safety culture, ensuring compliance, and supporting the successful delivery of a nationally significant infrastructure project. If you enjoy autonomy, responsibility, and making a genuine impact on project performance, we d love to hear from you.

• Lead all SHEQ activities across a major 132kV cable route and substation construction project.
• Act as the primary SHEQ representative on site, supporting operational teams and subcontractors throughout project delivery.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and assurance activities to ensure compliance with company procedures, legislation, and client requirements.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and non-conformances, implementing effective corrective actions and lessons learned.
• Deliver inductions, toolbox talks, SHEQ briefings, and coaching to site teams.
• Support the development and implementation of risk assessments, safe systems of work, and project-specific SHEQ plans.
• Monitor SHEQ performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and drive best practice across the project.
• Produce SHEQ reports and maintain accurate records in line with company and client requirements.

• Experience in a Senior SHEQ Advisor, SHEQ Advisor, HSQE Advisor, or HSE Advisor role within construction, infrastructure, utilities, power, engineering, or water environments.
• Proven HV/LV project experience.
• Previous experience supporting the construction or delivery of substations.
• NEBOSH General Certificate, Construction Certificate, or equivalent qualification.
• Chartered IOSH membership or actively working towards Chartered status.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, incident investigations, and risk assessments on live construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and industry best practice.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of SHEQ performance across a project.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

• Experience working on 132kV, HV, or EHV power projects.
• Experience with in principal contractor environments.
• Knowledge of ISO management systems and SHEQ auditing processes.
• IEMA qualification or environmental management experience.

To ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to join our team, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment and interview process by emailing