The Role
Provide HSEQ and quality assurance support for fencing and infrastructure works across HS2. Deliver site inspections, audits, RAMS reviews, incident investigations, toolbox talks, environmental monitoring, and continuous improvement while coaching crews to ensure safe, compliant, and right-first-time delivery against client and HS2 requirements.
Summary Generated by Built In
As an HSEQ Advisor, you will support the safe and successful delivery of fencing and associated infrastructure works across the HS2 programme. Working closely with the Operations Manager, Project Managers, Site Managers, Supervisors and installation teams, you will provide practical Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality support across all operational activities.
This is a dual-role position with responsibility for both HSEQ compliance and quality assurance, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, right first time and in accordance with client specifications and HS2 requirements.
You will be a visible presence on site, helping to educate, coach and develop teams whilst promoting a positive safety and quality culture. We are looking for someone who can build strong working relationships with operational teams, maintaining high standards while taking a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach to construction activities.
Rather than simply identifying issues, you will work collaboratively with crews and management teams to find safe, workable solutions that support successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide professional Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality advice across HS2 projects.
- Work closely with the Operations Manager, Project Managers and site teams to improve safety, quality and operational performance.
- Promote a positive safety culture through coaching, mentoring and workforce engagement.
- Educate site teams on best practice, legislation, HS2 requirements and company procedures.
- Build trust and credibility with installers, supervisors and managers through a practical and collaborative approach.
- Support operational teams in identifying safe and efficient methods of working.
- Conduct regular site inspections, audits, quality checks and behavioural safety observations.
- Review completed works to ensure compliance with client specifications, quality standards and project requirements.
- Review Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS), permits and construction documentation.
- Support investigations into incidents, near misses, quality failures and non-conformances.
- Ensure lessons learned are communicated and embedded across operational teams.
- Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings and quality awareness sessions.
- Monitor environmental performance and support environmental compliance objectives.
- Assist with the development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
- Compile reports, audit findings, quality inspections and performance metrics for management review.
- Support client audits, inspections and assurance reviews.
Experience and Qualifications
- NEBOSH General Certificate as a minimum.
- Experience within construction, infrastructure, rail, utilities or major projects.
- Good understanding of CDM Regulations and construction health and safety legislation.
- Experience undertaking site audits, inspections and incident investigations.
- Experience carrying out quality inspections and quality assurance activities.
- Strong communication, coaching and influencing skills.
- Ability to engage effectively with operatives, supervisors and management teams.
- Practical and solutions-focused approach to health, safety and quality management.
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Competent in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
- Experience working within the HS2 supply chain.
- Internal Auditor qualification.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
- Quality management or quality assurance experience.
- CSCS Card.
- Experience within fencing, civil engineering, rail or major infrastructure projects.
Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package including bonus and car/car allowance.
Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.
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About
Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater.We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer.We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.
Skills Required
- NEBOSH General Certificate
- Experience within construction, infrastructure, rail, utilities or major projects
- Good understanding of CDM Regulations and construction health and safety legislation
- Experience undertaking site audits, inspections and incident investigations
- Experience carrying out quality inspections and quality assurance activities
- Strong communication, coaching and influencing skills
- Ability to engage effectively with operatives, supervisors and management teams
- Practical and solutions-focused approach to health, safety and quality management
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- Competent in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Full UK Driving Licence
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate
- Internal Auditor qualification
- Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems
- Quality management or quality assurance experience
- CSCS Card
- Experience within fencing, civil engineering, rail or major infrastructure projects
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What We Do
Network Plus is a leading utility and infrastructure service provider operating across the UK. They design, build, and maintain essential infrastructure assets in sectors such as water, wastewater, gas, power, telecoms, and transport, keeping communities connected and businesses running.
