Health and Safety Advisor in Glasgow

Kelly Rail are seeking an experienced HSQE Advisor to join its expanding team in Glasgow. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the delivery of critical works across our Network Rail contracts while contributing to the continued growth and success of the business.

As a visible and proactive member of the HSQE team, you will champion a positive safety culture, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and help ensure that all activities are carried out safely, efficiently and in accordance with company procedures, industry standards and legislative requirements.

• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and compliance assessments across operational work sites.
• Provide practical health, safety, quality and environmental support to managers, supervisors and frontline teams.
• Deliver site inductions, safety briefings, toolbox talks and awareness sessions.
• Promote a positive safety culture through coaching, mentoring and constructive engagement with operational personnel.
• Identify areas for improvement and work collaboratively with management teams to implement effective corrective actions.
• Monitor compliance with company policies, Network Rail standards, industry regulations and statutory requirements.
• Liaise closely with clients, including Network Rail representatives, and attend meetings on behalf of the company.
• Support the planning and safe delivery of works, ensuring risks are identified, assessed and appropriately controlled.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, including gathering evidence and witness statements, conducting root cause analysis, producing investigation reports, and tracking and verifying completion of corrective and preventative actions.
• Review risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work, providing guidance where required.
• Identify training needs and support the development of competence across operational teams.
• Maintain accurate HSQE records, reports and performance data.
• Support internal and external audits and contribute to the continuous improvement of management systems.
• Raise and maintain the profile of health, safety, quality and environmental performance throughout the business.

• NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum qualification).
• Proven experience working as a Health & Safety or HSQE professional within the rail industry.
• Demonstrable experience working on Network Rail infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation and rail industry standards.
• Experience conducting site inspections, audits and incident investigations.
• Ability to undertake root cause analysis and develop effective corrective actions.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong report-writing and administrative skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel and work across various locations as required.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and further qualifications.
• Career progression within a growing and successful organisation.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to contribute to major rail infrastructure projects across the UK.