OverviewEquans is looking for a SHEQ Business Partner to join our team. This is a national permanent role, working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package.

We are looking for experienced SHEQ Business Partners in the north and south of England to cover the region. This role offers hybrid working with weekly travel to various sites.

Responsibilities

Support the management of Health and Safety across the MTS to ensure all work is undertaken to external and internal standards and guidelines

Work with the SHEQ Team to utilise and maintain adequate HandS systems to meet statutory and company requirements

Establish HandS Action Plans for each contract with the MTS Operations Director in line with the business HandS plan to deliver safe workplaces, and improved employee engagement and culture as models of best practice

Conduct regular site visits to support and engage with Operational Management and front line staff, to ensure the ongoing HandS of all persons undertaking or affected by EQUANS works. Provide documented SHEQ reports to AIMS to support this

Identify and provide feedback on best practice, recognising those persons going ''above and beyond'' or consistently contributing to improved HandS in the workplace

Identify employees in the MTS div to join the Safety Ambassadors team and mentor their development along the Safety Ambassador development pathway

Provide advice on any actions required from the findings of HandS Audits - providing guidance on any changes and improvements that may be needed to improve health and safety

Monitor and provide advice with regard to HandS training to ensure that all colleagues within the MTS div are suitably trained and developed. The delivery of mandatory training that supports health and safety should be monitored and prioritised

Ensure all reportable data (Near Misses, Accidents, RIDDORs, HiPos, LTI''s, Incidents, LSV/MSV) are recorded accurately by the MTS division and coach personnel where required

Lead investigations and liaise with stakeholders, ensuring detailed investigations are undertaken and written reports documented, identifying the immediate, underlying and root causes of accidents, incidents including high-potential events

Hold close out meetings, to ensure SMART action plans are in place with actions identified to minimise recurrence of adverse events

Assist the Operations team in preparing findings for the Accident Incident Review board

Provide a monthly written HandS Business Performance Review as agreed with the Northern Region HandS Lead for the MTS Operations Director and the MTS Div Senior Leadership Team

Attend functional team meetings and SHEQ meetings as required to communicate on HandS matters, trends and initiatives

Support key bids, attend tender interviews, and lead competitive dialogue in the bid process to ensure the EQUANS HandS Management arrangements and culture are properly represented

Work as a team with other HandS team members, functions and operations to continue to develop the positive Health and Safety culture, compliance and management system across Sustainable FM and the MTS Div

Lead by example in HandS and in demonstrating personal alignment with the company''s Responsible Business values and objectives

What can we offer you?On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus, and benefits package, which includes:

25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary

Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers

Cycle to work scheme

2 corporate social responsibility days per year

Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes

Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme

Access to our growing employee networks

24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are you?

Previous experience of a Health and Safety role within the construction, energy sector, FM or related industries

Demonstrable experience relevant to Health and Safety legislation

NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety; British Safety Council Level 5 Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health; City and Guilds Level 5 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice; NCRQ Level 6 Diploma in Applied Health and Safety or equivalent qualification or qualification by experience

NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety

Membership of IOSH or an equivalent industry safety body

Understanding of Construction, Energy and FM technology and methods

Experience of fire prevention and fire management

Demonstrable ability to create harmonious, collaborative working relationships and effective partnerships

Ability to provide creative solutions to issues/problems

Proven ability to provide straightforward, clear, and easy to understand information and documentation

Ability to use own initiative as well as working effectively as part of a team

This role includes a DBS Basic check; therefore the ability to pass is essential.

Who are we?In the UK and Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus.

We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers'' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.

What’s next? If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress. A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

We encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Some roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team, not direct to Equans Managers.

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