SHEQ Project Assistant

At McDermotts, we’re hiring a SHEQ Project Assistant to join our dynamic team.

We’re looking for a highly organised SHEQ Project Assistant to support our SHEQ team across multiple sites. This is a key role that ensures all project documentation is properly managed, with a particular focus on Health & Safety compliance. You’ll be based on site at Aston, Birmingham and will be required to travel between projects nationwide, so a full UK driving licence is essential.

 

Main Responsibilities

• To provide services to the projects as directed by the project manager
• Daily admin support to construction teams across various sites
• Ensuring accurate and timely handling of project documentation
• Coordinating and maintaining Health & Safety paperwork and compliance
• Conducting regular site visits to support admin and document control
• Preparing documents for audits, toolbox talks, and training sessions
• Liaising with subcontractors and suppliers regarding document requirements
• Maintaining electronic and paper-based filing systems
• Completing & maintaining the SHEQ administration report
• Assisting with the vetting process required by clients

 

Essential Skills & Attributes:

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Clear and confident communication (both written and verbal)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Full UK driving license (regular site travel required)

 

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

 

Experience:

• Admin experience in construction or a project-based environment
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety documentation and procedures
• Willingness to undertake ongoing training and development

 

Benefits:

• 33 Days holiday inc. Bank Holidays
• Extra day of for your Birthday
• Free on-site parking
• Van
• Pension
• BHSF – Health Cash plan
• Death in Service

 

Job type: Full-time

Location: Nationwide

Hours: 7:30am – 4:30pm (Monday to Friday)

Contract Type: Permanent

Mileage Allowance: Provided for travel

Reporting to: SHEQ Director

 

Why Join McDermotts

McDermotts is a nationwide civil engineering and groundworks company based in Birmingham, supporting some of the largest construction companies across the length and breadth of the UK. Established in 1994, we’re a family-founded business that still operates with the customer focus and values we started with. Construction is our passion, and we believe that the industry can provide rich and rewarding experiences.

Our certifications include: CIOB, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, NHSS30, SSIP, Achilles Building Confidence, Safe contractor, ConstructionLine, SMAS, FORS and Considerate Constructors.

To ensure we continue to meet the needs of our customers and grow as a business, we continually look for new recruits to join our team. When you engage with McDermotts, you are not just joining a team, you become part of our family. Our culture is built around supporting each other and working together to achieve success.

 

Commitments

McDermotts is an equal opportunities employer, and we value diversity. All engagement is decided based on a qualifications, merit and business need.

Applicants from outside the UK must have a suitable visa or the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this job.

Your shared personal information will be stored and shared by email or a printed copy with HR and hiring managers in relation to any open vacancy for which you wish to be considered.