HSEQ Advisor – Wellington
We are seeking an experienced and motivated HSEQ Advisor to support our teams in maintaining high standards of health, safety, environmental and quality performance across our operations.
We have a strong focus on getting the right fit within our team, as our people are the most important part of our business. This is generally a Monday-Friday role, although some flexibility around working hours may occasionally be required to support our teams and operations.
About the Role:
Reporting to the HSEQ/HR Manager, you will work closely with project managers, supervisors, HR, leaders across the business and site teams to promote a proactive HSEQ culture and ensure our systems are effectively implemented across the business.
This is a field and office, people-focused role that will involve regular engagement with operational teams and site-based support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide practical HSEQ advice and support to project and site teams.
- Conduct site visits, inspections, audits and workplace observations.
- Conduct incident, near-miss and hazard investigations.
- Support the development and review of risk assessments, safe work method statements and project HSEQ documentation.
- Monitor corrective actions and follow up to ensure timely close-out.
- Support environmental management activities and compliance requirements.
- Assist with maintaining HSEQ records, registers, reports and information.
- Coordinate training, competency and authorisation requirements, maintain records, identify gaps and verify training effectiveness.
- Promote continuous improvement and share good practice across the business.
- Help ensure legislative, client and company requirements are understood and followed.
- Build positive working relationships with employees, subcontractors, clients and other stakeholders.
About You:
You will be a confident communicator who can build rapport with people at all levels and provide practical advice in a busy civil construction environment.
Ideally, you will have:
- Previous experience in an HSEQ, health and safety, environmental or quality advisory role (minimum 3 years).
- Experience working in civil construction, infrastructure or a related industry.
- A relevant qualification or experience in health and safety, environmental management, quality or related discipline.
- Good knowledge of New Zealand health and safety legislation and industry practice.
- Strong investigation, reporting and organisational skills.
- The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider team.
- A practical, solutions-focused approach.
- Confidence engaging with site-based teams and operational staff.
- A current full New Zealand driver licence.
Why join PCL Contracting?
At PCL Contracting, we believe HSEQ is a shared responsibility. You will join a supportive team where your advice, initiative and contribution will make a genuine difference to the way we work.
We offer the opportunity to:
- Be part of a collaborative team that values its people, supports professional growth and takes pride in delivering quality work.
- Work across a diverse range of civil construction and infrastructure projects.
- Make a meaningful contribution to our safety, quality and environmental performance.
- Develop your skills and progress your career.
- Access medical insurance, an employee assistance programme, profit share, and wellbeing services and events.
Apply Now – admin@pclcontracting.co.nz or 04 234 1026
If you are ready to make a positive contribution to a growing civil construction business, we would like to hear from you.
