Health and Safety Advisor

Kelly Rail; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Career progression

Job summary

Kelly Rail is seeking an experienced HSQE Advisor to support the delivery of critical works in Glasgow. You will champion a positive safety culture, conduct site inspections, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH General Certificate and strong experience in the rail industry. This role offers a competitive salary, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to contribute to major rail projects across the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in the rail industry as a Health & Safety or HSQE professional.
• Strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation.
• Ability to conduct site inspections and audits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections and compliance assessments.
• Promote a positive safety culture through training and mentoring.
• Investigate accidents and incidents, producing reports.

Skills

Health & Safety expertise

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Root cause analysis

Excellent communication

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
  • 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.

Essential Requirements

• 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.

What We Offer

• 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.