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 lifecycles, 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.