SHEQ Business Partner / Senior Specialist
THE TEAM
Join JSM Group’s SHEQ function — a team committed to enabling a harm-free future.
Our mission is to promote safety, health, well-being, environmental protection, and continuous improvement across every division. We partner with operational teams to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality infrastructure projects across the UK.
We live our values every day:
Integrate – Break down barriers and support each other
Communicate – Keep things simple, open and positive
Problem Solve – Learn, challenge and improve
Drive Outcomes – Take action and deliver
Continually Evolve – Use insight and data to improve
SCOPE OF ROLE
As a SHEQ Business Partner, you’ll act as the divisional lead for all matters relating to our mission of “Pursuing a Harm Free Future.”
You’ll provide expert SHEQ guidance to a designated division, working closely with Divisional Leadership and the Head of SHEQ to deliver improvement plans aligned to the wider business strategy.
This is a senior professional role combining operational support, assurance, investigation leadership, coaching, and systems improvement.
Occasional out-of-hours support (weekend/night) may be required.
HOW YOU`LL SUCCEED
Look Out for Others – Operational Partnership
Act as primary SHEQ contact for divisional leadership
Use SHEQ data, KPIs, and dashboards to drive performance conversations
Deliver SHEQ awareness training, toolbox talks, and workshops
Conduct audits, inspections, and competency checks (e.g. CAT & Genny, Safe Digging, Temporary Works)
Support and review CPPs, QMPs, Risk Registers, Method Statements, COSHH, and Emergency Plans
Promote reporting of Close Calls, Acts & Conditions
Support wellbeing campaigns and engagement initiatives
Ensure RIDDOR compliance and client reporting requirements
Fix the System – Continuous Improvement
Lead thorough investigations into incidents, damages, and quality issues
Apply Human Factors and Just Culture principles to identify root causes
Maintain and evolve the Integrated Management System
Support ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 compliance and certification
Lead divisional improvement projects using Lean / 5S principles
Act as procedure/risk “Owner” for designated SHEQ areas
Deputise for SHEQ Managers where required
WHAT IT TAKES
Essential Experience
Experience in a SHEQ Manager / Senior SHEQ role within utilities or engineering
Strong knowledge of NRSWA and HSG47
Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001
Confident communicator across all organisational levels
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Comfortable working independently and influencing stakeholders
Qualifications
NEBOSH Diploma (Level 6/7)
IOSH Chartered Membership
3+ years post-NEBOSH Certificate experience
ISO Lead Auditor qualification
EUSR or CSCS Card
Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable:
Knowledge of Behaviour-Based Safety / Human Factors
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
We truly value your work, time, and skills! In return, we will offer you a competitive salary and some additional benefits to support your professional growth, including:
Participation in mentoring and coaching programmes
28 days of holiday (excluding bank holidays)
2 paid volunteering days a year
Hybrid working pattern
Continuous training and development, in both technical and business skills
Equal Opportunity Statement
JSM Group Services Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Our ethos is to respect and value people’s differences, and to help everyone achieve more at work as well as in their personal lives so that they feel proud of the part they play in our success. We believe that all decisions about people at work should be based on the individual’s abilities, skills, performance and behaviour and our business requirements. JSM Group operates a zero-tolerance policy to any form of discrimination, abuse or harassment.
- Department
- Safety, Health, Environment & Quality
- Locations
- Head Office - Potters Bar
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
Colleagues
About JSM Group
JSM Group Services Ltd. is a leading provider of integrated utility infrastructure solutions. Our combination of end-to-end technical expertise, decades of industry experience, and unlimited fresh thinking make us a trusted partner for the implementation of next-generation connectivity in energy and communications. Our focus is on building for tomorrow by delivering every day for customers right across the UK, Europe and beyond.
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