HSQE Assurance Advisor – Maternity Cover
Are you passionate about driving quality, safety and environmental excellence?
Do you thrive in a role where attention to detail, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement is key?
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and proactive HSQE Assurance Advisor to join our team, based in our Head Office in Carlisle - there has never been a better time to join!
The Role
As our HSQE Assurance Auditor, you’ll support the delivery of our internal assurance schedule, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards, as well as key industry accreditations such as RISQS, UVDB, and Network Rail. You’ll play a vital role in keeping our Business Management System current, effective, and aligned with our operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards.
- Identify and track non-conformances, drive corrective actions, and promote continuous improvement.
- Maintain and update the Business Management System to reflect current operations.
- Support external audits and accreditation processes (e.g., RISQS, Network Rail Licence, UVDB).
- Collaborate across departments to embed assurance practices and update procedures.
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Manage HSQE documentation and monitor legislative changes impacting compliance.
- The Ideal Candidate:
- A recognised qualification in health & safety, environmental, or quality management.
- Proven experience in internal auditing and knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, 45001.
- Familiarity with industry standards such as RISQS, UVDB, and Network Rail.
- Strong report writing and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Full UK driving licence
Benefits
At Story Contracting, we invest in our people. We provide award-winning training and development opportunities for all employees to help you get to where you want to be in your career.
In addition to a competitive salary, pension we show we care about our people by offering a health cash plan and wellbeing support to keep you fit and well - inside and outside of work.
We care about our communities too and offer our employees two paid for volunteering days each year to spend as a team or individually.
Why Story Contracting?
Story Contracting is a privately-owned, award-winning infrastructure company who is financially secure and agile with a wide range of public, private and third sector clients who enjoy working with our talented and committed team. Our track record for delivery on time and to budget, safely and reliably, has meant repeat business from our clients, which is reflected in our motto of ‘Do It Right!’
Our values are at the heart of everything we do - the way we work and the behaviours we display. We believe that this is what makes Story Contracting and our people exceptional.
GROUNDED - Everyone is equal at Story. We are down to earth and treat each other with respect.
HARDWORKING - We all pull our weight and work hard for each other.
PROUD - We are proud of our safety, our projects, our people, our clients and the success we create together.
FAMILY - We nurture, train, develop and keep our people safe, just like a family. We are inclusive and do the right thing for the business and its people.
TRUSTED - What we say is what we do. Our clients, our people and our communities trust us to do it right.
WINNERS - We are hungry for success and want to be the best performing contractor for our clients, our people and our communities.
Find out more about what it’s like to be part of Team Story here. https://www.storycontracting.com/jobs/
Every Story Matters
We are proud to be a place where everyone can be part of the Story!
As part of our pledge to eliminate discrimination and encourage diversity among our Story Team, our ‘Every Story’ policy https://www.storycontracting.com/about-us/our-culture-values/ ensures all employees are a part of a diverse environment and always feel included.
All applicants will receive careful consideration for employment regardless of who you are, where you come from or what you believe in.
Think you’d be a good fit?
Successful applicants will be contacted shortly after the closing date.
Apply today and start your story

















