At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead HSQE performance and promote safety culture in rail infrastructure projects.
- Company: Progressive rail infrastructure specialist with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company car, remote work, and excellent benefits package.
- Other info: Flexible working with opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on health, safety, quality, and environmental performance.
- Qualifications: NEBOSH certification and five years' experience in the UK rail sector.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
You will like leading Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental (HSQE) performance for a progressive, privately owned rail infrastructure specialist delivering high-profile projects across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative business that genuinely values innovation, continuous improvement and sustainability, where you’ll have the autonomy to influence standards, drive best practice and help shape the future of safer, higher-quality project delivery.
Working primarily from home across the Southern region, you’ll enjoy the flexibility of remote working combined with regular site visits and occasional travel to the company’s Derbyshire headquarters, becoming a trusted advisor to operational teams delivering nationally important rail infrastructure projects.
You will do as HSQE Advisor, you will play a key role in promoting a positive safety culture whilst supporting operational excellence across multiple rail infrastructure projects. Responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the implementation and continual improvement of integrated HSQE management systems
- Advising project teams on Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental best practice
- Conducting site inspections, audits and compliance reviews
- Supporting incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Reviewing risk assessments, RAMS and safe systems of work
- Promoting compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards
- Delivering toolbox talks, training and HSQE awareness sessions
- Supporting environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement
- Building strong relationships with clients, contractors and project teams
- Helping drive a proactive culture focused on safety, quality and operational excellence
You will have to be successful as HSQE Advisor, you will ideally bring:
- NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent)
- Degree or equivalent in Health & Safety, Environmental, Quality or related discipline
- At least five years’ experience within the UK rail sector
- Previous experience as an HSQE Advisor, SHEQ Advisor, HSEQ Advisor, QHSE Advisor or Health & Safety Advisor
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems
- Experience conducting audits, inspections and incident investigations
- Good understanding of UK Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality legislation
- Experience working on rail infrastructure or Network Rail projects
- Excellent communication, coaching and stakeholder engagement skills
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the Southern region
Desirable:
- TechIOSH, ISEP, CQI or similar professional membership
- PTS certification
- Internal or Lead Auditor qualification
- Knowledge of CDM Regulations and rail safety standards
You will get as HSQE Advisor, you will enjoy:
- Salary of £50,000-£55,000 DOE
- Company car
- Excellent benefits package
- Remote/home-based working
- Flexible hybrid approach with site visits
- Varied, high-profile rail infrastructure projects
- Ongoing professional development
- Supportive and collaborative leadership team
- Long-term career progression within a growing specialist rail business
- The opportunity to make a genuine impact on Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental performance across nationally significant infrastructure projects
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