Health & Safety Adviser

Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor to join the team on an initial 3-month contract, with strong potential for extension.

Although titled HSE Advisor, this position will be predominantly Health & Safety focused, with environmental responsibilities managed by a dedicated Environmental Manager.

The successful candidate will support works across two routes – Wessex and Kent & Sussex – with the type of projects aligned to their experience and background.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support investigations into incidents and accidents
• Produce reports and ensure effective close-out of actions
• Capture and communicate lessons learned from close calls and pass checks
• Take ownership of fatigue management processes and compliance
• Provide practical H&S advice to operational teams
• Engage positively with stakeholders across multiple disciplines
• Support continuous improvement in safety performance

Experience & Background

Experience will ideally align with rail infrastructure, though broader construction experience will be considered depending on route allocation.

Desirable Backgrounds:

• Railway / Rail infrastructure experience (highly desirable)
• Building and Civils experience (strongly desirable and transferable)

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum requirement)
• NEBOSH Diploma (highly desirable)

Personal Attributes

• Personable and approachable
• Strong communicator at all levels
• Confident engaging with operational teams
• Practical and solutions-focused
• Able to work independently and across multiple sites

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.