HSEQ Officer

Protecting Standards. Driving Excellence

Permanent

Newcastle

About this role

Grain is expanding its fibre network into towns and cities across England. This role supports the delivery of safe, compliant, and high-quality civil engineering and telecoms construction activities. The HSEQ Officer will support site teams, subcontractors, and the wider business to ensure our operations meet internal and external HSEQ standards, drive a positive safety culture, and continuously improve environmental and quality performance.

Main responsibilities

Site Assurance & Inspections

• Conduct regular HSEQ site inspections and audits across civils, telecoms, and construction works
• Monitor contractor and direct workforce compliance with Grain's policies and UK legislation (CDM, NRSWA, etc.)
• Ensure accurate site documentation (RAMS, permits, toolbox talks, inductions) is in place and maintained
• Lead on-site incident investigations, root cause analysis, and reporting
• Support incident prevention measures and lessons learned briefings

Training & Culture

• Promote a proactive HSEQ culture across site teams, supervisors, and supply chain partners
• Deliver toolbox talks, inductions, and briefings to reinforce safety expectations

Quality & Compliance

• Support site teams and contractors to deliver works to required technical standards (including reinstatement, ducting, cabling)
• Audit quality of works and ensure timely close-out of defects or NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports)
• Monitor environmental controls on site (waste management, pollution prevention, ecology protection)
• Ensure compliance with local authority and environmental regulations, particularly in urban and sensitive areas

Reporting & Data

• Compile HSEQ reports, dashboards, and metrics for leadership teams
• Track and monitor close-out of HSEQ actions and recommendations

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the first point of contact for local authorities, residents, and stakeholders on HSEQ matters when required
• Support engagement with supply chain partners to align on HSEQ expectation

Working hours

This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week. Monday - Friday from 9.00am - 5.00pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

Experience required

• Experience in street works telecoms, utilities, or civils construction environment
• Good working knowledge of CDM 2015, NRSWA, environmental and utility industry standards
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent (essential)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence operational teams and contractors
• Ability to work autonomously across multiple towns and regions
• Telecommunication industry experience (i.e BT, VM, CF desirable)
• Proficient IT skills (e.g. tablets, laptops, app-based reporting, excel, Microsoft teams)
• Driving Licence (clean/ under x number of points)

About Grain

Everything we do is fast, from our broadband to our growth. As a national broadband provider, headquartered in Carlisle, we can offer stand-out candidates a range of opportunities across the UK. We are challenging the other providers when it comes to true Full Fibre, delivering our own dedicated fibre optic network with a unique cable to the home (FTTP), offering some of the fastest broadband products at low, low prices. Customers love our product, our simple packages and our transparent pricing. We believe that we are helping to bring digital transformation to the UK and offering the UK a better choice for broadband.

With millions of pounds of investment, our independent company is making waves in the industry and in communities from Aberdeen to Brighton. Now is the perfect time to join one of the fastest growing companies on an exciting journey, future proofing broadband connectivity for homes and businesses for years to come. Apply today and join the Grain revolution!

Employment with Grain Connect Ltd is subject to satisfactory references and other verification checks (including basic DBS check where applicable) that may be a requirement of your role. Reference and/or other verification requirements applicable to your post will be advised to you during the recruitment process.

Dedicated to fostering inclusivity and diversity, our company takes pride in our commitment to equal opportunities.

Benefits to help you thrive, personally and professionally!

Based on experience.

Annual leave allowance

We offer 25 days annual leave allowance, plus paid bank holidays.

Start saving for your future and we will contribute up to 7% towards your retirement.

Life insurance

We provide 4 times your annual salary to a nominated person, following a death in service.

Employee Incentive Scheme

Get financially rewarded for your hard work and dedication with an annual incentive scheme.

Employee Referral Scheme

Refer a friend or former colleague to join the Grain team and you could earn s!

Perks at Work

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