We’re excited to welcome a new HSQE Advisor to our Eastern region team — someone who cares deeply about creating safe, supportive, and inclusive working environments. If you’re passionate about protecting people, improving systems, and helping teams thrive, we’d love you to be part of our Story.
We are open to discussing flexibility as part of the recruitment process.
The Role
As a HSQE Advisor you will provide assurance, guidance and support ensuring the safe operation of sites, to comply with all Health and Safety regulatory and legislative requirements.
You will be expected to:
- Support the HSQE Lead to create a culture that promotes Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Safety in the workplace.
- Monitor and accurately report on HSQE compliance.
- Conduct accident investigations ensuring problems are appropriately addressed and rectified.
Location
You’ll be based at our Normanton office with frequent travel to project sites.
We’re happy to discuss flexibility in how you balance site time, home, and office working, depending on project needs.
Benefits
At Story Contracting, we invest in our people — not just in their skills, but in their wellbeing, growth, and sense of belonging.
Your Benefits Include:
A competitive salary, pension and car/allowance
Training, mentoring, and genuine development pathways
A health cash plan and dedicated wellbeing support, recognising the importance of both physical and mental health
Two paid volunteering days each year — supporting causes that matter to you
An inclusive environment where your perspective, ideas and experiences are valued
We’re proud to be family‑friendly and committed to supporting employees through every life stage.
The Ideal Candidate:
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experience levels — including those who may have taken non‑linear career paths or career breaks.
Ideally, you’ll bring:
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate or NEBOSH Diploma
- Experience and expertise gained in working in a similar role
- Experience in accident investigation and root cause analysis
- Ability to engage with Site Managers and Colleagues to gain buy in to H&S agenda
- Excellent IT and reporting skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work on one’s own initiative
- Identify risk to the business and opportunities for improvement
- Forward thinking with ability to predict future risk profile based on work pipeline
- High degree of attention to detail
- Ability to deliver educational tools / training and development initiatives.
If you’re not sure you meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply — we’re committed to supporting development and closing confidence gaps.
Why Story Contracting?
We’re an award‑winning, privately‑owned infrastructure company that values people as much as performance. Our success is built on strong relationships, repeat business, and a commitment to doing things the right way — safely, reliably, and collaboratively.
Our Values:
GROUNDED – We treat each other with respect, knowing everyone contributes to our success.
HARDWORKING – We support one another, pull together, and get the job done.
PROUD – Of our safety, our projects, our people, and the positive difference we make.
FAMILY – We nurture and develop our people, creating a supportive, inclusive environment.
TRUSTED – We keep our promises and do what we say we’ll do.
WINNERS – We strive to be our best — for our clients, our colleagues and our communities.
Every Story Matters
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
Through our Every Story policy, we ensure every colleague feels included, heard and respected.
All applicants will be considered with care — regardless of gender, background, identity, or belief.
If you’re passionate about making workplaces safer and more supportive, we’d be proud for you to join us.
Location
Please note: Our office is currently based in Normanton. In the coming months, we will be relocating to a site situated a short distance from Junction 41 of the M1 motorway and approximately one mile from Wakefield City Centre. The new location is well‑served by public transport and benefits from a range of amenities within a few minutes’ walk.
