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AFECO is an engineering services provider, delivering high quality process and MEICA design and installation projects predominantly across the South of England and Midlands for the water industry. We have excellent inhouse engineering teams capable of delivering all stages of the project cycle, from concept through to commissioning, with a strong focus on process led innovative and robust yet appropriate solutions.

We have a portfolio of varied projects covering both wastewater and clean water projects for planned and reactive projects.

Due to the expansion of our team, we are currently recruiting for an Administrative Assistant to work within our multi-disciplinary teams. This is a great opportunity for enthusiastic individuals who fit in with our company values and are keen to develop in a forward-thinking organisation

Role Purpose

To manage all on-site construction, installation, and commissioning activities for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The Site Manager ensures safe, compliant, and efficient site operations while delivering projects to the required quality, programme, and budget. The role involves coordination of subcontractors, suppliers, and internal engineering teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Site Management & Leadership

• Lead daily site operations for construction, mechanical, electrical, and ICA installation works.
  
  

• Manage site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure safe and efficient delivery.
  
  

• Conduct daily briefings, toolbox talks, and site coordination meetings.
  
  

• Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to company and client standards.
  
  

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ)

• Ensure full compliance with CDM Regulations, site safety plans, RAMS, and permit-to-work systems.
  
  

• Carry out site inspections, safety audits, and incident/near-miss reporting.
  
  

• Implement environmental controls relating to water industry works (pollution prevention, drainage, waste handling).
  
  

• Ensure quality of work meets specifications, drawings, and regulatory standards.
  
  

Construction & Installation Oversight

• Supervise civil, mechanical, electrical, and ICA works associated with water/wastewater treatment plants, pipelines, pumping stations, and process upgrades.
  
  

• Ensure construction is carried out in accordance with approved designs, drawings, and schedules.
  
  

• Coordinate site surveys, temporary works, lifting operations, and commissioning activities.
  
  

• Manage material deliveries, plant usage, logistics, and site readiness.
  
  

Programme, Cost & Progress Management

• Track and report progress against programme milestones and adjust plans as required.
  
  

• Monitor productivity and resource utilisation.
  
  

• Assist with cost control, variations, procurement needs, and forecasting.
  
  

• Ensure timely completion of project documentation, daily reports, and site records.
  
  

Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as the main site contact for clients, project managers, consultants, and regulatory bodies.
  
  

• Communicate site issues, risks, and progress updates clearly and promptly.
  
  

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (civil, mechanical, electrical, ICA, commissioning).
  
  

• Support community and environmental liaison where work affects public areas
  
  
  
  

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Significant experience as a Site Manager or Senior Site Supervisor in the water, wastewater, utilities, or civil engineering sector.
  
  

• Strong understanding of water industry construction activities, including treatment process equipment, pipework installation, pumping systems, and MEICA integration.
  
  

• Proven experience managing subcontractors and multi-disciplinary teams.
  
  

• Good knowledge of H&S regulations, CDM 2015, and quality control.
  
  

• Proficiency in reading drawings, schedules, RAMS, and technical documentation.
  
  

• Full UK driving licence.
  
  

Desirable Qualifications

• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).
  
  

• CSCS Gold/Black Card.
  
  

• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH Certificate.
  
  

• EUSR/SHEA Water card.
  
  

• Confined Space training.
  
  

• Experience with NEC contract environments.
  
  

• Background in MEICA or civil engineering beneficial.
  
  

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
  
  

• Excellent organisational and planning ability.
  
  

• Ability to identify risks and proactively implement mitigation measures.
  
  

• Confident decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
  
  

• Good IT skills (MS Project, site management software, reporting tools).
  
  

• Resilient, calm under pressure, and adaptable to changing site conditions.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Primarily site-based at water/wastewater treatment works, pipeline routes, or pumping stations.
  
  

• Work may involve outdoor environments, confined spaces, operational plant areas, and varied weather conditions.
  
  

• Occasional extended hours or weekend work may be required based on project needs.
  
  

• PPE and strict adherence to safety procedures are mandatory.
  
  

Salary and benefits

• Company Van or car allowance

• Medicash plan
  
  

• Life insurance
  
  

• Benefits portal 
  
  

• Company pension 
  
  

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) 
  
  

At AFECO, we value our employee’s and encourage and support them to development themselves and their career through training and progression. We offer the opportunity to work on a range of project types and size in the water sector including our own internally developed products and solutions. We are a privately owned business with a friendly and open culture and are dedicated to creating and maintaining and workforce that is highly skilled and motivated. As a Company we are committed to equal opportunities for all and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, sex, disability or age. 

Role – Site Manager

Location – Oxford, UK

Mint Selection are working with a leading developer who are seeking an experienced Site Manager to join them on a 6 month contract for a utility scale energy project in Oxford.

Scope of Work

• Manage day-to-day on-site construction activities ensuring compliance with HSE, quality and programme requirements
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractors across civil, mechanical and electrical installation packages
• Oversee installation of renewable energy equipment including mounting systems, plant rooms, inverters, cabling and associated infrastructure in line with approved method statements and RAMS
• Ensure all activities comply with CDM Regulations, Permit to Work systems and company procedures
• Monitor progress against programme and report delays, risks and site issues to the Project/Construction Manager
• Implement and maintain site safety procedures including inductions, toolbox talks, inspections and behavioural safety standards
• Liaise with the client, designers, DNO representatives and stakeholders to coordinate works and resolve technical queries
• Conduct site inspections and quality checks to ensure works meet drawings, specifications and commissioning requirements
• Maintain accurate site documentation including daily reports, progress tracking, permits and handover records
• Coordinate deliveries, logistics, lifting operations, temporary works and work sequencing
• Support testing, commissioning and energisation activities alongside commissioning engineers
• Identify construction risks and implement mitigation measures to ensure safe and efficient project delivery
• Provide client-facing reporting including progress updates and site meetings where required

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience as a Site Manager on construction, infrastructure or energy projects (renewable, utilities, substations or M&E environments)
• Experience managing both civil works and M&E installation activities
• Understanding of electrical infrastructure installation (cable routes, containment, plant equipment, testing and commissioning interfaces)
• Experience supervising multiple subcontract trades on a live construction site
• Strong understanding of RAMS, permits and site safety procedures
• SMSTS certification
• CSCS Manager/Supervisor card
• First Aid qualification
• Good communication, coordination and reporting skills
• Ability to manage programme, sequencing and subcontractor performance

Contract: 6-month contract (outside IR35)

Working Pattern: Full-time on site, 5 days per week, 10 Hour Days

If interested, please apply within or contact Harry Arnold for further information.

• Coordinating incoming waste deliveries and assisting with fuel handling operations
• Operating plant equipment including front loading shovels, forklifts and overhead cranes where required
• Carrying out routine plant inspections and monitoring equipment, gauges and alarms
• Supporting plant cleaning and housekeeping schedules
• Assisting with planned maintenance, blockages and operational issues
• Ensuring all work is carried out safely in line with company procedures
• Working at height and within confined spaces where required
  
  

• Industrial plant operations
• Process / manufacturing environments
• Waste management or recycling facilities
• Power generation / utilities plants
• Paper mills, chemical plants or heavy industry
  
  

• Civil, Mechanical & Electrical Engineers
• Programme & Project Managers
• Hydraulic Engineers & Modellers
• Process Engineers
• GIS Engineers
• Data Analysts
  
  

A leading UK tier 1 contractor is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to be the new Managing Director for one of its core business units which undertakes essential long-term asset maintenance and asset management contracts for local authority clients.

This is a significant leadership opportunity within a well-established business with a strong market presence and clear ambitions for substantial growth. The role will shape the next phase of expansion, strengthen competitive positioning and enhance operational performance across a diverse portfolio of long-term contracts with local authorities.

As the business delivers essential frontline services for local authorities across large geographical regions, the role requires strong partnership capability, political awareness and sophisticated stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide full strategic and operational leadership of a large, multi-regional maintenance services business with clear growth ambitions.
• Lead a substantial workforce across multiple regional contracts, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality service delivery.
• Hold full P&L accountability, driving margin improvement, disciplined cost control and sustainable growth.
• Develop and execute strategies for contract retention and major new business wins, including complex partnership arrangements and major bid pursuits.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships within local authority environments, engaging effectively with senior officers, elected members and key stakeholders.
• Lead and develop a high-performing senior team, embedding a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement across the organisation.
• Represent the business at industry events, positioning the company as a leader in infrastructure services.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in P&L leadership, ideally as a Managing Director or Senior Operations Director within a tier 1 contracting business.
• Strong track record of leading sizeable, multi-disciplinary workforces (500+ employees) across geographically dispersed operations.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering business growth, improved profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Experience within local authority maintenance contracts, infrastructure maintenance, utilities repair and maintenance, streetworks, highways maintenance or other public-facing service sectors.
• Ability to lead large, complex teams and drive cultural transformation within a high-performance environment.
• High levels of political and stakeholder awareness, with the credibility to operate confidently in local government environments.
• A modern, people-focused leadership approach, with the ability to develop and mentor teams while driving innovation and best practice.
• Strategic mindset with the future potential to progress within the leadership team.
• High levels of self-awareness, humility, and intelligence, combined with strong decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.

This is a unique opportunity to take on a high-profile leadership role within a leading contracting organisation. If you are a dynamic and results-driven leader, we encourage you to apply.

As our Energy Programme Manager, this role leads the development, execution, and monitoring of key strategic energy initiatives across the Group, with a primary focus on the Genesis energy efficiency and optimisation programme. The Energy Programme Leader works closely with the Group Energy Senior Manager to support and enable sites to achieve targeted improvements in energy performance, carbon reduction, and operational efficiency. The role requires strong programme management capability, cross functional coordination, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels without direct authority.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

•Lead the Genesis Programme across all opcos, ensuring each Genesis workstream (energy optimisation, process improvements, behavioural initiatives, digital tools, and reporting enhancements) is clearly defined, resourced, and aligned with Group Energy Strategy objectives.

•Develop and maintain the Genesis Programme Roadmap, including project timelines, milestones, governance structures, and cross functional responsibilities.

•Coordinate and facilitate Genesis Steering Group meetings, progress reviews, and decision making forums, ensuring risks, issues, and dependencies are clearly communicated.

•Partner with site Energy Leads and Engineering Managers to identify and validate Genesis opportunities, including baseline assessments, potential savings, payback calculations, and prioritisation criteria.

•Support the Group Energy Senior Manager in building Group level insights from Genesis data, including site comparisons, efficiency trends, and groupwide improvement opportunities.

•Lead the development and continuous improvement of Genesis reporting standards, dashboards, KPIs, and EnPI tracking - ensuring consistent adoption and high-quality data across sites.

•Work with IT, digital partners, and vendors to ensure Genesis tools, digital modules, and monitoring systems function effectively and meet programme requirements.

•Support sites in delivering Genesis implementation plans, including coaching, training, capability building, and follow-up activities to ensure sustained performance improvement.

•Conduct regular Genesis Programme Reviews at site and Group level, identifying performance gaps and recommending corrective actions or additional interventions.

•Champion innovation by researching new technologies, processes, and energy efficiency solutions that could strengthen or expand Genesis workstreams.

•Prepare internal presentations, programme documentation, and stakeholder updates to ensure visibility, transparency, and strong engagement across the business.

•Support the Senior energy manager is delivering the energy strategy

KEY EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Proven experience in programme or project management, ideally within energy management, engineering, operations, or continuous improvement environments.

Strong understanding of energy management principles, including energy efficiency opportunities, monitoring systems, and performance indicators.

Excellent programme coordination and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, stakeholders, and priorities simultaneously.

Experience working with or supporting energy management systems (e.g., ISO50001), EnPI development, audits, and performance‑improvement frameworks.

Background in industrial, manufacturing, food processing, or utilities environments (preferred but not essential).

Experience collaborating with engineering, maintenance, production, or sustainability teams to identify and implement optimisation opportunities.

Department: Science Apprenticeship - Materials L3

Location: Penrith

Compensation: £24,000 / year

• Starting salary: £24,000 per annum (depending on age)
• Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
• Paid overtime rates
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Access to company vehicle, fuel card, equipment, tablet and phone
• Regular training & CPD opportunities
  
  

• On-site testing and sampling – Conducting concrete, asphalt, and soil testing in line with industry standards and procedures.
  
  
• Field-based work Cumbria - Supporting a wide variety of projects, with no two days the same.
  
  
• Equipment and data management – Using digital tools to record, analyse, and report test results accurately.
  
  
• Independent site working – Planning your daily workload and taking responsibility for test execution on site.
  

Operations & Maintenance Manager – Water Industry

📍 Hybrid | North Wales & West Midlands

💰 Circa £50,000 - £57,000 + up to 20% bonus + car allowance

🕒 Permanent | 37 hours

I’m supporting a growing water & utilities business delivering operational excellence across 1,000+ clean and wastewater sites nationwide.

We’re looking for a hands-on O&M leader with strong water industry experience to take ownership of regional operations — leading field-based teams, driving performance, ensuring compliance, and embedding a strong H&S culture.

This role would suit someone who:

✔ Has managed multi-site clean & wastewater operations

✔ Leads from the front (“shop floor” leadership style)

✔ Owns H&S, compliance, and operational delivery

✔ Is commercially aware with budget responsibility

✔ Thrives in a reactive, fast-paced environment

🎯 What’s on offer:

• Up to 20% annual bonus

• Car allowance

• 28 days + bank holidays + birthday off

• Excellent pension

• Westfield healthcare (family included)

• Buy/sell leave + flexible working

• Life assurance & critical illness cover

📩 Message me for a confidential discussion.

• Communicate and engage and implement the SHEQ strategy
• Assist and promote the local & external audit programme.
• Help to ensure the business is compliant with all HSES Regulations, company policies and the BMS across the business
• Provide SHEQ advice and support at an operational level.
• Assist in the identification of site SHEQ training needs.
• Support SHEQ across the business.
• Communicate and engage with key stakeholders.
• Supporting the business during near miss/incident/accident investigations.
• Support the SHEQ upskilling and development of the business operational teams
• Promote SHEQ initiatives and innovations across their Project.
  
  

• Ideally you would hold, or at an advance stage in working towards a relevant professional qualification - such as NEBOSH General.
• Prior experience IN SHEQ, health and safety or work in construction, utilities, DNO or ICP environment would be advantageous.
• Very good communication skills.
• Analytical skills with an attention to detail.
• Experience of reviewing and producing SHEQ reports for managers and clients.
  
  

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas:

Utility Infrastructure –

Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.

Social Infrastructure -

Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

To oversee and manage the on-site delivery of water infrastructure projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This includes managing site teams, subcontractors, and liaising with stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management:

• Supervise day-to-day operations on site for water infrastructure projects (e.g., pipelines, pumping stations, treatment plants).
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, drawings, and health & safety regulations.
• Coordinate with engineers, planners, and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance:

• Enforce site safety protocols and conduct regular safety audits.
• Ensure environmental regulations and sustainability practices are adhered to.

Team Leadership:

• Manage and motivate site personnel and subcontractors.
• Conduct site inductions and toolbox talks.

Quality Assurance:

• Monitor workmanship and materials to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Maintain accurate site records, including daily logs, inspections, and progress reports.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Liaise with clients, consultants, and local authorities.
• Attend site meetings and provide updates on progress, risks, and issues.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in site management, preferably in water infrastructure or utilities.
• Proven track record of delivering infrastructure projects on time and within budget.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, health & safety regulations, and environmental standards.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in project management software and MS Office Suite.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Certifications (Preferred):

• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
• CSCS Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)
• First Aid Certification
• EUSR Blue Water hygiene card
• Temporary Works Supervisor/Coordinator
• Confined Space Training (if applicable)

Site Construction Supervisor (BESS)

Location: Site-based – North Yorkshire

Rate: £450–£500 per day (Inside IR35, via PAYE umbrella)

Duration: 6 months + strong potential to extend

Hours: 40 hours per week

Start: ASAP

Clearance: BPSS-level checks and Right to Work in the UK

The Opportunity

Are you a hands-on Site Construction Supervisor with a strong civils background who enjoys being right at the heart of delivery?

This is an opportunity to support the delivery of a flagship 320MW/640MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in North Yorkshire, helping to expand the UK’s low‑carbon energy infrastructure. You’ll act as the client’s representative on site, supervising complex civil, structural and foundation works, as well as substation-related activities.

If you’ve delivered major infrastructure, energy, utilities or power sector projects, this role offers a fast‑paced, meaningful challenge.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day site activities to ensure works are delivered safely, to quality standards, on programme and in line with environmental expectations.
• Coordinate with contractors and consultants, ensuring all safety documentation, RAMS and permits are compliant and in place.
• Verify construction progress, ensuring contractor reporting aligns with reality on site.
• Maintain daily diaries and produce weekly project updates.
• Build strong relationships with local authorities, statutory bodies, landowners, tenants, and community stakeholders.
• Attend and contribute to site inspections, briefings, audits, and supply chain meetings.
• Identify, manage and escalate project risks promptly.
• Liaise closely with Technical, Engineering, Procurement, Finance and Project Services to support work package delivery.
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What you’ll bring

You’re an experienced Site Construction Supervisor with a strong background in civils and major infrastructure, ideally within the energy, utilities, power or industrial sectors. You combine a safety‑first approach, technical confidence and strong communication skills with the professionalism needed to represent the client on a high‑profile project.

Skills, qualifications & experience:

• Full right to work in the UK and a full, clean UK driving licence.
• Relevant engineering trade/supervisor qualifications (e.g., City & Guilds, CITB) and recognised safety accreditations such as SSSTS, SMSTS or NEBOSH.
• Strong competence reviewing Safe Systems of Work, including RAMS, PoWRA, environmental controls and Quality Inspection & Test Plans.
• Proven experience undertaking site safety and quality audits, ensuring corrective actions are delivered effectively.
• Solid understanding of project management principles: planning, cost, risk, quality, interfaces and commercial awareness.
• Confident in maintaining daily diaries, tracking progress and compiling clear weekly reports.
• Experience contributing to constructability reviews and lessons-learned processes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with contractors, multidisciplinary teams, local authorities and external stakeholders.
• A track record supervising major civil, structural or infrastructure work packages, ideally within medium/large project delivery teams.
• Ability to build strong, positive working relationships while navigating the pressures of a live construction environment.

Personal qualities:

• Safety‑driven decision-making at all times.
• Delivery-focused with the ability to prioritise and respond quickly to issues.
• Calm, adaptable and commercially aware.
• Demonstrates leadership, influencing outcomes without unnecessary escalation.
• Self-motivated and organised, capable of managing contractors with minimal oversight.
• Professional, reliable and able to earn trust from internal and external stakeholders.

If you're an experienced Site Construction Supervisor with a solid civils background reach out for further information

🔧 Key Responsibilities

1️⃣ Operational Leadership

• Oversee day-to-day operations of biodigester installations and servicing teams.
• Lead planning, scheduling, and resource allocation across multiple sites.
• Ensure compliance with Environment Agency regulations and industry standards.
• Maintain operational KPIs related to time, cost, quality, and safety.

2️⃣ Project Delivery Management

• Manage projects from inception through commissioning and client handover.
• Develop cost-effective, technically compliant solutions aligned with client specifications.
• Monitor budgets and implement Whole Life Cost (WLC) optimisation strategies.
• Maintain accurate project records and asset documentation.

3️⃣ Technical Oversight

• Provide technical guidance on wastewater treatment systems, hydraulics, and civil works.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support root cause analysis and troubleshooting of operational issues.
• Ensure systems meet environmental discharge compliance requirements.

4️⃣ Stakeholder & Client Management

• Liaise with clients, contractors, suppliers, regulators, and internal teams.
• Represent the company in meetings with public bodies and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain long-term customer relationships.

5️⃣ Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure full adherence to CDM regulations, HSE standards, and site safety requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture across operational teams.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance and performance.

6️⃣ Continuous Improvement

• Identify efficiency opportunities in operational processes.
• Drive innovation in service delivery and system performance.
• Support scaling of operational frameworks as the business grows.

👤 Candidate Profile

We are looking for a technically strong and operationally focused professional with:

• Proven experience in water/wastewater engineering, civil engineering, or utilities sector.
• Strong background in project management and site-based operations.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, clean water distribution, or wastewater systems.
• Experience in regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

🎓 Qualifications (Desirable)

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• APM / Project Management qualification.
• SMSTS or equivalent site management certification.
• CSCS card.
• Full UK driving licence.

🚀 What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead operations within a growing environmental solutions company.
• Exposure to innovative wastewater technologies.
• Competitive salary (DOE).
• Company vehicle and operational support.
• Professional development and career progression.

• NEBOSH General Certificate or relevant H&S degree.
• Internal Auditing qualification/ training
• Competent IT skills with full working knowledge of Microsoft packages.
• Experience in writing and producing reports.
• Experience in risk assessing and developing safe systems of works.
• Drivers licence
  
  

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a similar role.
• Experience working in the transport industry
• Experience with HACCP
  
  

• Passionate about health and safety, customer service and the environment
• A good communicator
• Well organised with meticulous administrative skills
• Able to take ownership for projects and work to time limits
• Analytical with good problem-solving skills
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to maintain total confidentiality
  
  

• Attractive salary
• Free life assurance scheme
• Enhanced workplace pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Training and development opportunities
• 28 Days paid holidays
• Access to onsite gym
  
  

• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with all relevant H&S, Quality and environmental legislation and standards.
• Ensuring compliance with legal requirements for foodstuff, ADR & maintenance of vehicles in line with relevant legislation and company policies and procedures.
• Maintaining the company ISO 9001 Quality, ISO 14001 Environmental and ISO 45001 H&S Management Systems.
• Assist the HSEQ Manager in preparation for external audits (ISO, SCOPA, SQAS and DGSA)
• Carry out internal Audits of the company procedures to ensure they are effective and continually improving.
  
  

• Identifying hazards and assessing risks involved in vehicles, equipment, work processes, work areas, substances etc. and implementing suitable controls to eliminate or reduce risk.
• Review Risk assessments, COSHH assessments and SSOW.
• Developing and communicating relevant information, instruction, and training to all employees (e.g., induction, risk assessments, safe systems of work, toolbox talks etc).
• Keep and up to date training matrix and records, reviewed weekly and training needs communicated to the transport planners
• Conducting site inspections on BP McKeefry sites and customer sites.
• Investigating accidents and near misses and reporting on findings and implementing suitable corrective actions.
• Issuing PPE and maintain stock levels in stores
  
  

• Assist in customer complaints and internal non-conformance investigations
• Instruct drivers on customer communications such as site rules, food safety requirements etc.
• Report Weekly on all site’s customer satisfaction for load collection and deliveries on time and in full.
• Maintain Key customer service by continual checks on jobs ensuring paperwork available, traceability of products and key customer requirements
• Respond promptly to last minute ad-hoc requests from both customers and internal colleagues including customer/supplier questionnaires.
  
  

• Control and disposal of waste across multiple sites ensuring up to date records of waste transfer notes
• Assist the HSEQ Manager with green energy projects.
• Review, record and update the various green energy registers within the business and submit readings to Ofgem, RHI and Power NI etc.
• Maintain the environmental aspects and impacts register
  
  

• Foodstuffs
• Industrial products
• Chemicals & waste
• Powder (Industrial & Foodstuffs)
• Utilities
• Construction
  
  

• Must be legally entitled to work in the UK
• NEBOSH General Certificate or relevant H&S degree
• Internal Auditing qualification/ training
• Experience in writing and producing reports.
• Experience in risk assessing and developing safe systems of works.
  
  

• Experience in developing and delivering HSEQ training.
• Member of IOSH, IEMA or similar
• At least 3 years’ experience in a senior Health & Safety role.
• Experience with HACCP
  
  

• Be the main interface between the client and landowners, occupiers and agents on a day-to-day basis and build key relationships with the affected parties
• Proactively engage with landowners to secure the consents required
• Keep the client up to date and advise them on practical matters affecting land
• Complete land referencing, including finding owners and occupiers of land
• Deal with landowner complaints regarding on-site activities
• Arrange site visits for serving notices, undertaking record of conditions and undertaking site meetings
• Assist the team and settle compensation claims
• Maintain accurate stakeholder records tracking progress and provide clear and concise records of condition
• Work in line with client-set timeframes and targets to ensure the timely delivery of the programme
• Work closely with project teams, often operating directly from the project / client site
• Build and Maintain own knowledge and skills through company run training
  
  

• Have a full UK driving licence
• Have good knowledge of agriculture and rural affairs
• Be an excellent communicator with the willingness to learn and develop
• Are self-motivated and organised
• Be a great team player and have a can-do attitude
  
  

• Annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus 1 day to celebrate your birthday
• Vitality Health Membership (including Private healthcare, subsidised gym membership and other discounts)
• Flexible working through our Flexible Advantage supporting working families & your work/life balance
• Pension Scheme via The Peoples Pension
• Life insurance (4x Base Salary)
• Free on-site parking in non-city centre offices
• Cycle to work scheme
• 26 Weeks paid Maternity Leave
• 4 Weeks paid Paternity Leave
• BHN Extras provides discounted gift cards for hundreds of popular retailers
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (provided by Octopus Electric Vehicles) effective at 1 years service
• Sabbatical Policy effective at 3 years service
• Professional development paid study leave
• Military service paid leave (7.5 days per year)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) plus wider Mental Health & Wellbeing support
• 2 x Company-wide events every year, in addition to multiple office socials throughout the year
  
  

Operations & Maintenance Manager – Water Industry

📍 Hybrid | North Wales & West Midlands

💰 Circa £50,000 - £57,000 + up to 20% bonus + car allowance

🕒 Permanent | 37 hours

I’m supporting a growing water & utilities business delivering operational excellence across 1,000+ clean and wastewater sites nationwide.

We’re looking for a hands-on O&M leader with strong water industry experience to take ownership of regional operations — leading field-based teams, driving performance, ensuring compliance, and embedding a strong H&S culture.

This role would suit someone who:

✔ Has managed multi-site clean & wastewater operations

✔ Leads from the front (“shop floor” leadership style)

✔ Owns H&S, compliance, and operational delivery

✔ Is commercially aware with budget responsibility

✔ Thrives in a reactive, fast-paced environment

🎯 What’s on offer:

• Up to 20% annual bonus

• Car allowance

• 28 days + bank holidays + birthday off

• Excellent pension

• Westfield healthcare (family included)

• Buy/sell leave + flexible working

• Life assurance & critical illness cover

📩 Message me for a confidential discussion.

• Operate a range of specialist drainage equipment safely and effectively.
• Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures at all times.
• Liaise professionally with customers regarding planned works, providing updates and addressing any queries.
• Support in identifying and resolving drainage issues such as blockages, defects, root ingress, and infiltration.
• Use high-pressure water jetting systems to clean and clear drains, sewers, and pipe networks.
• Assist with the removal and disposal of waste materials to maintain efficient flow in wastewater systems.
• Carry out routine checks and basic maintenance on vehicles and equipment to ensure operational readiness.
• Work alongside CCTV survey teams to inspect underground assets and assess their condition.
• Respond to emergency callouts, including flooding incidents and other urgent drainage problems.
• Complete work documentation, including job sheets, risk assessments, and method statements, with guidance and supervision.
  
  

• Full UK driving licence (maximum of 6 penalty points).
• Valid CSCS card (or willingness to obtain).
• Keen interest in drainage, waste management, or related utilities sectors.
• Practical, hands-on attitude with the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Basic IT skills and a positive approach to learning new systems and processes.
  
  

• Driving Licence (required)
• CSCS Card (preferred)
• High Pressure Water Jetting Card (preferred)
• Confined Space Training (Medium or High) (preferred)
  
  

Quality, Health, Safety and Environment Director

East London, office based

Up to £80k + Car Allowance + Bonus

A leading UK supplier of plant hire, equipment sales, and related support services for the construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, and industrial sectors.

Purpose:

The QHSE Director will progress to a Board-level role, responsible for the strategic direction, governance and performance of Quality, Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability functions across UK sites, employing approximately 200 people. The role oversees regulatory compliance, effective risk management and the development of a strong safety-first and quality-driven culture. The postholder will oversee a multi-disciplinary QHSE team of four and provide assurance to the Board that systems, controls and behaviours align with statutory obligations and the organisation’s long-term ESG objectives.

Responsibilities:

QHSE Strategic Leadership

• Provide executive oversight of health, safety, environmental and quality management systems.
• Develop and deliver the company-wide QHSE strategy aligned to growth objectives.
• Oversee governance frameworks, reporting structures and accountability models.
• Lead improvement initiatives to strengthen safety and quality ownership.
• Oversee compliance with UK legislation, ISO and HSE requirements, RIDDOR reporting, environmental regulations and standards.
• Oversee accident, incident and near-miss investigation processes, ensuring learning is embedded and trends are addressed.
• Monitor and report on key QHSE KPIs to the Board.
• Strategic oversight of:
• RAMS and COSHH governance
• Health surveillance programmes
• Environmental monitoring and controls

Risk and Compliance

• Own the QHSE risk register and ensure integration with wider business risk management processes.
• Anticipate emerging regulatory change and ensure organisational readiness.
• Oversee compliance audits and corrective actions delivery.
• Ensure statutory duties are clearly delegated and understood at all management levels.
• Provide strategic oversight of UKCA/CE marking requirements.
• Provide robust governance for training, competency frameworks and specialist operational accreditation (e.g. ROTELs).

Team Leadership & Development

• Provide leadership and direction to the QHSE team.
• Build capability within the team to support operational excellence.
• Set clear KPIs, performance objectives and development pathways.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration between QHSE, Operations, Finance and Sales.
• Champion engagement through Safety Committees and company-wide campaigns.
• Act as a visible leader in driving positive behavioural safety culture.

Commercial Accountability

• Working alongside the Operations Director, Finance Director and Sales Director, develop and manage the QHSE departmental budget.
• Ensure cost-effective implementation of compliance systems, training and external support.
• Assess financial impact of risk exposure and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to tender submissions where QHSE credentials form part of competitive positioning.
• Oversee investment relating to safety systems, environmental controls and quality infrastructure.

Experience:

Essential

• Relevant qualification/certification e.g. NEBOSH; Member of IOSH.
• Expert knowledge and understanding of QHSE across multi-site operations.
• Exceptional leadership and strategic planning capabilities.
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving and communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience in plant hire or specialist equipment markets.
• Experience in steel and rotary moulded plastic manufacturing.
• Established industry network within construction, infrastructure or utilities sectors.
• Additional QHSE or IEMA qualifications.
• Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH).

Manchester utilities limited, are looking to recrute clean external water metering teams, for (FMO) water metering works on the new extention off the (AMP9)frameworks.

All gangs will have full experiance in external metering, and all relevent tickets upto date these will include.

Eusr cat4+ HSG47 cat and genny trained

Street work units 1-9

Water hygine

CSCS EUSR only

Any Relevent training will he be available if needed.

CDM Consultant / CDM Contractor (Contract)

Location: London / South East (Remote with travel to client sites)

Engagement: Contract 3–4 days per week

Rate: £580/day + approved expenses

Duration: 3-4 Months initially

Overview: We are seeking an experienced Construction Safety Consultant to support the delivery of CDM advisory services across infrastructure and energy projects, including work with major regulated clients (e.g. National Grid environments).

This is a hands-on delivery role supporting Principal Designer duties across the design and pre-construction phases.

The position combines remote working with periodic travel to project and client sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of CDM advisory services under CDM Regulations 2015
• Assist in fulfilling Principal Designer responsibilities
• Develop and maintain Pre-Construction Information (PCI)
• Maintain and update Design Risk Registers
• Review Construction Phase Plans (CPP) and RAMS documentation
• Support design risk management and safe-by-design principles
• Participate in design team meetings and stakeholder coordination
• Conduct site visits and prepare safety reports where required.

Required Experience:

• Experience working under CDM Regulations 2015
• Previous involvement in Principal Designer or CDM Advisor roles
• Experience within infrastructure, utilities, or energy projects desirable
• Comfortable working in client-facing consultancy environments
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Logistics:

• London / South East-based preferred
• Remote delivery with travel as required
• 3–4 days per week contract

Application Process:

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications for the role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Contact: Elvis Eckardt

• Supervise site teams delivering utility and drainage projects
• Help to plan project work
• Manage orders and deliveries of any necessary materials
• Help organise working schedules
• Ensure that any work carried out is compliant with all safety and quality standards
• Ensure compliance with ISO safety regulations
• Report on the progress of projects or any potential site issues to the relevant Depot Manager
• Direct and instruct team members by delegating and coordinating tasks and resolving any potential issues which may arise on site
• Attend site management and operational meetings as required
  
  

• Strong communication skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Planning and organisational skills
• Ability to motivate team members
• Attention to accuracy and detail
• Awareness of health and safety procedures
• Commercial awareness when working with clients
• Resilience and problem-solving skills
• Project Management
  
  

• CITB Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) Certificate
• CSCS card (Skilled or Black preferred)
• Relevant Level, 3, 4 or 5 qualification
  
  

• A competitive salary of £40,000 – £44,000 depending on qualifications and experience
• Salary sacrifice pension (5% Employee/3% Employer)
• Training & development opportunities
• A supportive and encouraging culture focused on teamwork and collaboration
  
  

• Competitive Salary
• Company Car/Car Allowance
• 5* housebuilder - Be part of a company that consistently delivers quality homes and outstanding customer satisfaction
• Life Cover & Contributory Pension
• Health Care
• Bonus
• Employee Benefits Platform – giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more
• Committed to diversity, inclusion, and empowering your development
  
  

• Liaise with statutory undertakers and utility providers including electricity, gas, water, telecommunications, and drainage companies.
• Obtain and review utility drawings, service records, and asset information to identify existing infrastructure constraints.
• Arrange utility surveys and ensure accurate identification of existing services on site.
• Track the progress of utility designs, quotations, and works to ensure they align with project delivery programmes.
• Identify potential clashes between utilities and proposed construction works and coordinate appropriate solutions with design teams and contractors.
• Obtain quotations from approved multi-utility providers for the design and installation of utility infrastructure.
• Issue tender enquiries to multi-utility contractors in accordance with company procurement procedures.
• Carry out tender analysis of utility quotations, reviewing cost, programme, scope, and technical compliance to ensure value for money and suitability for the project.
• Prepare tender comparison reports and recommendations to support internal approvals and the Authority to Proceed (ATP) process.
• Coordinate with commercial, procurement, and project teams to ensure utility packages are procured and approved in line with company governance procedures.
• Attend project meetings and coordinate with contractors, engineers, and consultants regarding utility requirements and progress.
  
  

• Previous experience co-ordinating utilities within construction projects and possess an understanding of how scheme costs and asset values are built up in preparing information for quotes.
• Knowledge of utility connection processes.
• Ability to identify issues at the pre-development stage and then to review and challenge costs of utility offers to ensure they are fit for purpose and to minimise exposure to contract variations.
• Experience of preparing quotes for large scale housing developments, diversionary works, off-site reinforcement, easements and dealing with DNO's and GT's would be advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and utility plans.
• Strong organisational, coordination, and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.
  
  

• Lead the EMEA Operations HSE strategy aligned to global standards and operational priorities.
• Develop and mentor regional HSE staff supporting live sites across multiple countries.
• Establish governance routines including performance reporting, site assurance visits, and leadership reviews.
  
  

• Drive consistent implementation of safe systems of work across EMEA operations, including:
• permit-to-work frameworks (where applicable)
• LOTO and isolation management
• electrical safety controls (including HV where applicable)
• confined space entry
• work at height and access equipment safety
• hot work and fire prevention
• contractor control and supervision expectations
• Strengthen operational risk assessments and task planning quality.
  

• Lead operations contractor safety performance across EMEA:
• contractor onboarding and qualification verification
• auditing and assurance of contractor work practices
• corrective action governance and performance improvement
• Partner with Procurement and site leaders to embed HSE expectations into contracts and vendor management.
  

• Ensure compliance with EMEA regulatory requirements across multiple countries.
• Maintain oversight of:
• local compliance obligations and documentation
• incident reporting requirements
• emergency preparedness and drills
• environmental compliance programs (waste, spill response, chemical storage, etc.)
• Support internal audits, client audits, and regulatory inspections.
  

• Provide leadership oversight for significant incidents and escalations.
• Ensure investigation quality and effective corrective action closure.
• Drive proactive reporting culture (near misses, hazards, learning events).
• Standardize lessons learned sharing across sites.
  
  

• Ensure competency programs are defined and implemented for operations staff and contractors.
• Promote leadership engagement routines and coaching to improve field execution.
• Support regional learning campaigns and targeted risk reduction initiatives.
  
  

• Serve as senior EMEA Operations HSE leader for customer audits, escalations, and performance reviews.
• Provide executive reporting on performance, trends, and key risks.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Security, HR, Compliance, and Engineering.
  
  

• 10+ years HSE experience supporting operations environments (data centers, utilities, industrial facilities).
• 5+ years in a senior regional HSE leadership role across multiple sites/countries.
• Strong understanding of safe systems of work and contractor controls.
• Proven experience leading compliance in multi-country environments.
• Strong leadership presence and stakeholder influence skills.
• Willingness to travel across EMEA as required (typically 25–50%).
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in HSE, Engineering, Environmental, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 implementation experience.
• Multilingual capability (French, German, Dutch, Spanish, etc.) a plus.
• Experience with HOP/Safety-II approaches.
  
  

• Strong governance mindset with practical operational approach
• Ability to balance standardization with country-specific requirements
• High accountability and strong follow-through
• Strong contractor influence and client partnership skills
• Calm, decisive leadership in high-impact operational events
  
  

• Coordinate street works activities, including roadworks, excavations, installations, and repairs, in accordance with statutory requirements, permits, and regulations (e.g., NRSWA, TMA).
• Liaise with local authorities, utilities companies, contractors, and other stakeholders to obtain necessary permits, approvals, and permissions for street works operations.
• Schedule and plan street works activities, allocating resources, equipment, and personnel to meet project requirements and deadlines. Including monthly meetings tasks to assist with the street works manager
• Manage the process of applying for and obtaining street works permits, noticing works, and coordinating with regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with permit conditions and restrictions.
• Prepare regular progress reports, performance metrics, and compliance documentation to monitor and evaluate street works performance and adherence to regulatory requirements
• You will be responsible for liaising with local authorities to get compliance, produce job packs, oversee the productivity, liaising with customers and clients.
• Experience with Street works coordination, highway maintenance, or project management within construction or utilities sector
• undertake all works associated with the permitting, wayleaves, right of ways and Asset Sharing (e.g., PIA in UK) for deployment of a fibre network.
• You'll also be working closely with Build Managers and Build partners for the planning and scheduling of work and liaising with the Build Teams to ensure all permits are administered with the correct information so that no FPNs or charges are incurred.
• Ensuring Permits are raised in accordance with the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and Traffic Management Act.
• Create and build job packs to assist civils, cabling and tree cutting gangs, in relation to main build design and design changes during build.
• To play a proactive role within the team, when reviewing permits, and providing support to other team members.
• To make the final decision that all the correct information and checks have been undertaken before raising a street works permit and creating job packs.
• Liaise with internal supervisors when arranging site meetings, with Local Authority and build contractor
• Coordinate with Traffic Management Supplier to deployment of TM On Site.
  

• Design and implement a Quality Management System for sampling activities, aligned with ISO 17025 and DWTS requirements.
• Develop and maintain all policies, procedures, and associated documentation for sampling, transportation, and chain of custody.
• Develop and implement robust quality assurance protocols to ensure the integrity and reliability of all water sampling operations.
• Lead internal audits and proficiency testing schemes; manage corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Train and competence-assess sampling staff to meet accreditation standards.
• Prepare and submit UKAS application and manage assessment process to gain accreditation.
• Act as a point of contact for accreditation and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and readiness for accreditation audits.
• Once the QMS and accreditation are established, ensure ongoing compliance with all relevant standards and requirements, including regular review and continuous improvement of quality assurance processes.
• Manage team of Water Quality Samplers ensuring safe and compliant operations.
• Oversee delivery of statutory and operational sampling programmes across all water supply zones.
• Provide expert advice on compliance with all water quality sampling matters.
• Monitor KPIs (e.g., % samples on time, compliance rate) and report performance to senior management.
• Ensure adherence to Health & Safety, COSHH, and environmental requirements.
• Maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including subcontracted laboratory providers and industry forums.
  
  

• Strong knowledge of Water Supply Regulations, UKAS and DWTS accreditation requirements.
• Understanding of ISO 17025 and associated compliant systems and managing audits.
• Experience in water quality sampling or laboratory operations.
• Proven ability to lead teams and embed a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Competence in digital systems (LIMS, scheduling software, Microsoft Office).
  
  

• Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, or related discipline.
• Previous experience in implementing a QMS ideally in a laboratory or other testing environment.
• Familiarity with Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) requirements and DWTS.
  
  

• Salary which aligns to your experience and skillset
• 25 days paid holiday + bank holidays
• An additional day off to celebrate your birthday
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Car allowance
• Company pension plan
• Health Cash plan through Westfield Health
• Option to purchase additional holiday days through our Holiday Buying Scheme
• Engagement committee with events throughout the year, including Christmas Party, Summer Party and individual team socials
• Paid professional memberships relevant to your role and access to professional development opportunities
  
  

Head of Engineering – Heat

The Head of Engineering - Heat will be responsible for driving the development and delivery of strategic heat and utilities projects from pre-contract stage through to implementation to some of the most prestigious developments in the UK.

You will be the ESP subject matter expert across all design matters on heat networks, directly accountable for the technical development of projects, bringing engineering rigor to the pre-sales and pre-contract stages.

This includes managing the pre-contract process, developing innovative strategies and concepts, reviewing and approving consultant designs, and working closely with both ESP commercial, delivery, and operational teams as well as equivalent teams from our partners, to ensure our solutions are technically robust, commercially viable, deliverable, and ultimately contracted.

You will be responsible for:

• Developing energy strategies, commercial and technical business cases that meet ESP financial requirements to enable the growth of the ESP heat portfolio.
• Support the ESP commercial team to present strategies to internal, external and customer stakeholders and be ESP representative in key industry forums.
• Help develop ESP technical strategies and specifications to be compliant with Heat Network Technical Assurance Compliance.
• Support the business change, implementation and operational teams with development of pre-contract design, engineering and delivery systems and processes, and taking a key governance role to ensure once implemented, these processes are adhered to.
• Lead change readiness and handover to operational teams, ensuring processes and systems are embedded and business-as-usual readiness is achieved.
• Coordinate and manage data flows for third-party service providers for network operations, metering & billing, and CRM, ensuring contractual and business performance standards are met prior to contract execution.
• Deliver high-quality customer experience across all touchpoints.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Development & Design Innovation

• Be the SME for all heat project initiatives. Using your in-depth technical knowledge and relationships with consultant teams, technology providers and regulators you will lead the ESP response to the emerging and ever evolving heat initiatives within the heat market.
• Produce in-depth business cases for new scalable and repeatable products and offerings as commercial opportunities arise. This includes working as part of the project team to develop a new product for the implementation of a shared ground loop model targeting small low-density developments.
• Responsible for project and program management of complex projects during RIBA stages 1 to 3, managing the internal and external teams, including client design and development management teams, our technical consultants, and industry stakeholders in the delivery and implementation of projects to time and budget.
• Collaborate with client teams to define heat strategies aligned with decarbonization targets.
• Assess opportunities for 4th and 5th generation heat networks and integrated energy systems.
• Evaluate heating and cooling generation options (e.g., heat pumps (air, water, ground), waste heat recovery, heat network zoning).
• Drive innovative, low-carbon design solutions that meet regulatory and sustainability goals.
• Scope, tender, review, make tender recommendations, and manage the external design and/or project management teams appointed to undertake detailed design works on behalf of ESP.
• Oversee and manage, feasibility studies, concept design, and technical due diligence acting as overall design approval authority for these systems.
• Work with and support the ESP Head of Network Design to establish the protocols and systems for simple network design, design variations and design approvals to be conducted via in-house personnel.

Business Case Development

Establish, prepare, present and implement detailed business cases to internal and external senior stakeholders including:

• Revenue projections and tariff structures.
• Operational, capital, and lifecycle replacement costs.
• Risk analysis and sensitivity modelling.
• Identify and structure third-party funding opportunities and financial models.
• Prepare final P&L and reports for the board to enable project approvals.

Funding & Grant Applications

Manage and coordinate applications for government and industry funding schemes such as:

• Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF)
• Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES)
• Other regional or national grant programs.
• Ensure compliance with eligibility criteria and reporting requirements.

Project Readiness & Regulatory Oversight

Working with the ESP Regulatory, Business Change, Operational and Compliance Teams

• Establish the systems needed for pay as you go, meter data management and customer relationships management platforms.
• Ensure that safe, complaint and efficient heat network assets are specified correctly and meet design, regulatory and operational specifications.
• Work closely with project delivery and operational teams to review designs, installation plans, commissioning processes, and handover to operations including development of full asset management plans to ensure smooth and seamless handovers from pre-contract to delivery, and subsequently to operations.
• Support the Manager of Heat network Operations on post-installation and asset inspections and acceptance processes to verify assets are installed in accordance to the agreed design specifications, including support with compliance, completions and records assurance.
• Identify and resolve issues related to asset performance, durability, and lifecycle management.

Stakeholder Engagement

Manage relationships with:

1. Client teams and senior decision-makers.
2. Internal technical and commercial teams.
3. Regulators and statutory bodies.

• Represent the business in industry forums, conferences, and working groups.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to senior client stakeholders and boards.
• Act as a thought leader in heat and utilities, and on behalf of ESP contribute to national policy discussions and the development of industry best practice.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in heat networks, district energy, or utilities infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of low-carbon technologies and heat network design principles.
• Ability to develop financial models and business cases for major projects.
• Familiarity with UK heat policy, regulatory frameworks, and funding schemes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and presentation skills.

Preferred

• Chartered status in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Systems, or related discipline.
• Professional accreditation (CEng, PMP, APM).
• Experience with 4th and 5th generation heat networks and integrated energy systems.
• Knowledge of grant funding processes and public sector procurement.

• Design and implement a Quality Management System for sampling activities, aligned with ISO 17025 and DWTS requirements.
• Develop and maintain all policies, procedures, and associated documentation for sampling, transportation, and chain of custody.
• Develop and implement robust quality assurance protocols to ensure the integrity and reliability of all water sampling operations.
• Lead internal audits and proficiency testing schemes; manage corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Train and competence-assess sampling staff to meet accreditation standards.
• Prepare and submit UKAS application and manage assessment process to gain accreditation.
• Act as a point of contact for accreditation and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and readiness for accreditation audits.
• Once the QMS and accreditation are established, ensure ongoing compliance with all relevant standards and requirements, including regular review and continuous improvement of quality assurance processes.
• Manage team of Water Quality Samplers ensuring safe and compliant operations.
• Oversee delivery of statutory and operational sampling programmes across all water supply zones.
• Provide expert advice on compliance with all water quality sampling matters.
• Monitor KPIs (e.g., % samples on time, compliance rate) and report performance to senior management.
• Ensure adherence to Health & Safety, COSHH, and environmental requirements.
• Maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including subcontracted laboratory providers and industry forums.
  
  

• Strong knowledge of Water Supply Regulations, UKAS and DWTS accreditation requirements.
• Understanding of ISO 17025 and associated compliant systems and managing audits.
• Experience in water quality sampling or laboratory operations.
• Proven ability to lead teams and embed a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Competence in digital systems (LIMS, scheduling software, Microsoft Office).
  
  

• Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, or related discipline.
• Previous experience in implementing a QMS ideally in a laboratory or other testing environment.
• Familiarity with Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) requirements and DWTS.
  
  

• Salary which aligns to your experience and skillset
• 25 days paid holiday + bank holidays
• An additional day off to celebrate your birthday
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Car allowance
• Company pension plan
• Health Cash plan through Westfield Health
• Option to purchase additional holiday days through our Holiday Buying Scheme
• Engagement committee with events throughout the year, including Christmas Party, Summer Party and individual team socials
• Paid professional memberships relevant to your role and access to professional development opportunities
  
  

Location: Islington / Silvertown (London)
Contract Type: Rolling 6-Month Contract
Engagement: Outside IR35
Working Pattern: 5 Days per Week On Site (subject to project requirements)

We are seeking an experienced SHEQ Advisor to support a major cable route and substation project in the Islington and Silvertown area. This is a site-based role requiring strong street works and utility infrastructure experience within complex urban environments.

The successful candidate will provide proactive Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality support across cable installation and substation works, ensuring full regulatory compliance and high standards of operational performance.

• Provide day-to-day SHEQ support across cable route and substation construction activities.

• Monitor and enforce compliance with HSE legislation, street works regulations, and project-specific requirements.

• Conduct site inspections, audits, and behavioural safety observations.

• Review and approve RAMS, method statements, and permit-to-work documentation.

• Support safe delivery of street works, excavation, duct installation, cable pulling, reinstatement, and associated utility works.

• Ensure compliance with NRSWA requirements and traffic management controls.

• Investigate incidents, near misses, and non-conformances, ensuring effective corrective actions are implemented.

• Support environmental compliance including waste management, pollution prevention, and noise/dust control in urban settings.

• Liaise with project management, subcontractors, local authorities, and client representatives.

• Promote a strong safety culture through engagement, toolbox talks, and workforce coaching.
  
  

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in SHEQ roles within utilities, civil engineering, or heavy infrastructure projects.

• Proven experience in street works and cable route projects (essential).

• Experience supporting substation construction or utility infrastructure projects.

• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations, NRSWA, and HSE legislation.

• Experience working in complex urban environments.

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent minimum).

• CSCS card (relevant level).

• Strong communication and contractor engagement skills.
  
  

• NRSWA Supervisor qualification.

• Experience working on DNO or major power infrastructure projects.

• ISO management systems exposure (9001 / 14001 / 45001).
  
  

• Rolling 6-month contract with strong potential for extension.

• Outside IR35 engagement.

• Competitive day rate (open, dependent on experience).

• Site-based role - 5 days per week depending on programme requirements.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.

• NEBOSH General Certificate
• Internal Auditing qualification/ training
• Competent IT skills with full working knowledge of Microsoft packages.
• Experience in writing and producing reports.
• Experience in risk assessing and developing safe systems of works.
• Drivers licence
  
  

• Minimum 1 years’ experience working in a similar role.
• Experience in risk assessing and developing safe systems of works.
• NEBOSH General Certificate
• Experience working in the transport industry
• Experience with HACCP
  
  

• Passionate about health and safety, customer service and the environment
• A good communicator
• Well organised with meticulous administrative skills
• Able to take ownership for projects and work to time limits
• Analytical with good problem-solving skills
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to maintain total confidentiality
  
  

• Attractive salary
• Free life assurance scheme
• Enhanced workplace pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Training and development opportunities
• 28 Days paid holidays
• Access to onsite gym
  
  

• Maintaining the company ISO 9001 Quality, ISO 14001 Environmental and ISO 45001 H&S Management Systems.
• Assist the HSEQ Manager in preparation for external audits (ISO, SCOPA, SQAS and DGSA)
• Carry out internal Audits of the company procedures to ensure they are effective and continually improving.
  
  

• Developing and communicating relevant information, instruction, and training to all employees (e.g., induction, risk assessments, safe systems of work, toolbox talks etc).
• Keep and up to date training matrix and records, reviewed weekly and training needs communicated to the transport planners
• Assisting Investigating accidents and near misses and reporting on findings and implementing suitable corrective actions.
• Issuing PPE and maintain stock levels in stores
  
  

• Assist in customer complaints and internal non-conformance investigations
• Report Weekly on all site’s KPIs.
• Maintain Key customer service by continual checks on jobs ensuring paperwork available, traceability of products and key customer requirements
• Respond promptly to last minute ad-hoc requests from both customers and internal colleagues including customer/supplier questionnaires.
  
  

• Control and disposal of waste across multiple sites ensuring up to date records of waste transfer notes
• Assist the HSEQ Manager with green energy projects.
• Review, record and update the various green energy registers within the business and submit readings to Ofgem, RHI and Power NI etc.
• Maintain the environmental aspects and impacts register
  
  

• Foodstuffs
• Industrial products
• Chemicals & waste
• Powder (Industrial & Foodstuffs)
• Utilities
• Construction
  
  

• Must be legally entitled to work in the UK
• NEBOSH General Certificate or relevant H&S degree
• Experience in writing and producing reports.
  
  

• Experience in developing and delivering HSEQ training.
• Experience with HACCP
• 1 year experience in a similar Health & Safety role.
  
  

• Act as the senior point of escalation for all Hard FM and Soft FM contract-related issues, including performance, compliance, risk and service continuity
  
  

Bela Recruitment is hiring a Health & Safety Auditorto work across Northern Ireland & Ireland.

Salary – £50,000 - £70,000+ or Euro Equivalent.

Location – There are a number of depots you could be chose to work from.

VISA – No visa sponsorships or on restricted visa status considered, must be able to work in NI & ROI.

Immediate interviews and start dates are available.

The Company

A well-established, secure & growing company, with strong companywide HSEQ policies & practices. This is a role working across NI and ROI regions, conducting HSEQ Audits on sites and supporting regional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support NI & ROI, regional HSEQ teams and wider business, with ensuring world class standards and compliance are maintained across all ISO standards.
• Conduct audits, identify non-compliance, support improvements and wider group teams.
• In conjunction with regional HSEQ staff, perform site inspections, ensuring compliance and best practices among all staff and sub-contractors.
• Ensure risk assessments are actioned and reported to the highest standards, liaise with statutory authorities, subcontractors and customers and provide detailed reports.
• Ensure subcontractors HSEQ compliance & documentation is correct, advise on best practice and areas for improvements.
• Work with HSEQ teams, clients and wider operational teams to drive best in class processes.
• Promote a strong HSEQ culture across the whole business.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of HSEQ experience, ideally gained in construction, civils or utilities sectors.
• Willingness and ability to work across sites in NI and ROI supporting regional teams.
• Excellent knowledge of ISO standards & compliance, with ability to embed a culture of compliance.
• Experience conducting audits, best practice implementation and working with staff & sub-contractors to achieve HSEQ goals.
• Degree in an HSEQ related subject and/or NEBOSH qualification and commitment to continuous learning.
• Strong - IT Skills, reporting presentation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Driving Licence, willing and able to travel to sites across NI & ROI.

Rewards

£50,000 - £70,000 depending on experience

Potential of Company vehicle and fuel card or car allowance.

21 Days annual leave plus stats

1 Day per week hybrid working

Sick pay after completion of probation.

“Career Pathway Programme”, where there is an emphasis on training & career development.

Opportunity to progress your career within a growing company.

Employee membership for our LAYA EAP Programme - 24/7 Mental Wellbeing Support & Employee Assistance Programme.

Health Insurance Discount.

Life Assurance Payment.

Standard industry training provided.

Pension

Flexitime

Very secure and growing company, with a great culture.

How to Apply

Click Apply & send your cv to Jason Corr at Bela Recruitment, or you can contact me at 07548 369 557.

All applications will be strictly confidential and no cv’s will be sent to any employer without your permission.

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