Location
London (Hybrid working available)

Hours
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

Salary
£55,000 per annum plus bonus and benefits package

About the Role
Equans are seeking a SHEQ Business Partner to join their team on a permanent basis, covering the London region. This role provides guidance and leadership to ensure contracts within the Sustainable FM Services division comply with statutory safety and environmental requirements, while supporting responsible business initiatives. You will identify and deliver solutions to improve operational safety, health, environment, and quality (SHEQ) on assigned contracts. Working closely with operational teams, you will embed EQUANS objectives and SHEQ culture across sites and contracts at a regional level.

You will manage SHEQ across the regional operational area to ensure all work meets external and internal standards. Collaborating with Senior SHEQ Managers, you will maintain systems to meet statutory and EQUANS obligations. Accurate recording of reportable data such as Near Misses, Accidents, RIDDORs, and other key metrics will be essential, alongside coaching contracts, sites, and individuals as needed.

Key responsibilities include establishing SHEQ Action Plans with Contract Directors/Managers to deliver safer workplaces and improved employee engagement, acting on SHEQ audit findings, mentoring Safety Ambassadors, and ensuring training matrices or learning management systems are in place and monitored. You will lead investigations, liaise with stakeholders, and ensure thorough root cause analysis and action plans are presented to Accident Incident Review boards.

Supporting internal functions to manage risks, coaching contracts on reporting tools such as Power BI, and forming strategic relationships with regulatory bodies and industry forums are also vital. You will contribute to key bids and tender processes, demonstrating that health and safety are priorities, while delivering innovative, data-led continuous improvement and responsible business solutions.

What can we offer you?
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
- Life cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
- Employee discount schemes on major brands and retailers
- Gym membership discounts and cycle to work scheme
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Two corporate social responsibility days per year
- Broad range of learning opportunities including professional qualifications and personalized support
- Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
- Access to employee networks including AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, WOMEN TOGETHER, Working Parents, and Young Professionals
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and mental wellbeing app

Experience
- Previous experience in a Health and Safety role within construction, blue light, prison sector, FM or related industries
- Understanding of construction, energy, and FM technology and methods
- Demonstrable experience with relevant SHEQ legislation
- Experience in fire prevention and fire management

About you
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with operational teams and stakeholders
- Proactive and solution-focused approach to safety and quality improvement
- Commitment to embedding SHEQ culture and responsible business practices

Qualifications
- NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, British Safety Council Level 5 Diploma, City & Guilds Level 5 (NVQ) Diploma, NCRQ Level 6 Diploma or equivalent qualification or experience
- NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety
- Membership of IOSH
- Evidence of right to work in the UK
- Some roles may require Disclosure checks