Department: Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ)
Reports to: SHEQ Manager
Location: Cramlington, office based
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
About CSD
CSD is a specialist contractor delivering high-quality passive fire protection and specialist sealing solutions across major infrastructure, utilities and energy projects throughout the UK.
We pride ourselves on safety, technical excellence and delivering projects right first time for our clients.
Role Overview
CSD is looking for a proactive and organised SHEQ Coordinator to join our growing team.
Working closely with our experienced SHEQ Manager, you will support the effective delivery of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality activities across the business, helping to ensure our office and project operations remain safe, compliant and aligned with company standards and relevant legislation.
This is a varied role combining SHEQ coordination and administration with practical involvement across live engineering and construction projects. You will support areas including site inspections, audits, RAMS, incident reporting, quality documentation and continuous improvement.
We are looking for someone with a genuine interest in SHEQ who is keen to continue developing their knowledge and experience. Previous experience within a SHEQ, health and safety, construction, engineering or compliance environment would be advantageous; however, we are also open to candidates who can demonstrate relevant transferable experience and a strong desire to develop within the field.
The role offers excellent exposure to major UK projects, ongoing professional development and the opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing business.
Key Responsibilities
The SHEQ Coordinator will support the SHEQ Manager and wider business with:
- Day-to-day SHEQ activities across the business and project sites.
- Assisting with and, where appropriate, carrying out site inspections, audits and compliance checks.
- The preparation, review and maintenance of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
- Maintaining accurate SHEQ documentation, records, registers and project safety files.
- Monitoring compliance with company procedures, client requirements and relevant legislation.
- Incident, accident and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Monitoring and following up on SHEQ actions arising from audits, inspections and incidents.
- Environmental initiatives, waste management and sustainability activities.
- Internal quality assurance processes, documentation reviews and continuous improvement activities.
- Assisting with the preparation of SHEQ reports, statistics and performance information.
- Promoting a positive health, safety, environmental and quality culture across office and site teams.
- Providing practical SHEQ support and guidance to colleagues where required.
- Attending project sites throughout the UK as required.
- Using and maintaining digital SHEQ management and reporting systems, including OneTrace and other relevant platforms.
- Supporting the SHEQ Manager with wider SHEQ initiatives and improvement projects as required.
About You
We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive and keen to develop within a SHEQ environment.
You should be able to demonstrate:
- A genuine interest in Safety, Health, Environment and Quality.
- Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to your work.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels.
- Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership of tasks.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- The ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
- The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Professionalism, reliability and a strong work ethic.
- A willingness to visit and work across UK project sites when required.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience within a SHEQ, health and safety, quality, compliance, construction, engineering or similar environment, or demonstrable knowledge and experience relevant to the role.
- NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, or a similar recognised health and safety qualification, or a willingness to work towards achieving this within the first 6 months of employment.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good IT and administrative skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Willingness to travel to project sites throughout the UK as required.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
Whilst not essential, we would particularly welcome candidates with:
- IOSH Managing Safely or another relevant IOSH qualification.
- Additional qualifications or training within health & safety, environmental management, quality or construction.
- Previous experience working within construction, engineering, infrastructure, utilities, energy or technical services.
- Experience supporting or conducting workplace/site inspections and audits.
- Experience preparing, reviewing or maintaining Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
- Knowledge and practical understanding of UK health and safety legislation and good practice.
- Experience supporting incident, accident and near-miss investigations and corrective actions.
- Experience working with ISO management systems, particularly ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and/or ISO 9001.
- Experience using digital SHEQ management or reporting systems.
- Knowledge of environmental, sustainability or quality management processes.
Development & Career Progression
CSD is committed to developing its people and providing opportunities for long-term career progression.
You will work closely with and receive ongoing support from our experienced SHEQ Manager, while gaining practical exposure across a range of live engineering and construction projects.
As your knowledge, qualifications and experience develop, there will be opportunities to take greater ownership of SHEQ activities and progress into more senior positions.
Where required, CSD will support the successful candidate in working towards the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, or an equivalent recognised qualification, during their first 6 months of employment.
Further professional development and relevant training will be encouraged as the role develops.
What We Offer
- Permanent, full-time employment.
- Structured support and mentoring from an experienced SHEQ Manager.
- Support towards achieving a recognised health and safety qualification, where required.
- Long-term career progression within a growing business.
- Exposure to major UK engineering and construction projects.
- Ongoing professional development and relevant training.
- Company pension.
- 25 days annual leave.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
Salary
£26,000 – £28,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
Ready for Your Next Step in SHEQ?
If you’re looking to develop your career in Safety, Health, Environment and Quality and want the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals across some of the UK’s most exciting engineering and infrastructure projects, we’d love to hear from you.
Whether you already hold a recognised health and safety qualification or are ready to take the next step in your professional development, this is an excellent opportunity to build your experience within a growing and technically focused business.
Join CSD Technical Services and become part of a team committed to safety, quality, technical excellence and developing its people.
Please send your CV or any questions to:
[email protected]
Pay: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
