Health & Safety Advisor

Principal People Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Regional Health and Safety Advisor to support rail infrastructure projects across the Midlands. The role offers flexibility and involves site engagement along with strategic safety input. Essential qualifications include a NEBOSH certificate and rail safety experience. Competitive salary and benefits include up to £60,000 plus car allowance, generous leave, and more.

Benefits

Salary of up to GBP60,000

Car or allowance of up to GBP8,200

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

9% pension scheme

EAP colleague support scheme

Buy holiday options

Paid volunteering days

Health expense vouchers

Qualifications

• Proven experience in health and safety roles, particularly in rail and civil engineering.
• Familiarity with safety management systems like ISO 45001, 14001, or 9001.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams on health, safety, quality, and environmental aspects.
• Conduct site inspections and promote a positive safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with client and regulatory standards.

Skills

Knowledge of rail safety standards

Health and Safety expertise

Communication skills

Education

NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate

Job description

Overview

Looking for a regional HSQE role where your experience can make a positive impact on operations?

We’re partnering with a well-established Principal Contractor delivering major Rail and Civil Engineering works across the Midlands. With a strong pipeline of projects and a well-resourced HSQE team, this is an opportunity to take on a visible role where your input will directly influence safety performance.

Offering flexibility, this role is regionally based, covering rail and infrastructure sites across the Midlands. You’ll spend most of your time between site and the local office, with one day per week working from home.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting rail and infrastructure project teams on all aspects of health, safety, quality, and environment.
• Carrying out site inspections, audits, and promoting a positive safety culture.
• Supporting compliance with client requirements and regulatory standards.
• Investigating incidents and supporting the implementation of corrective actions.
• Collaborating with the wider HSQE team to share best practice across multiple rail and civils frameworks.

Benefits Package

• Salary of up to GBP60,000
• Car or Allowance of up to GBP8,200
• 26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• 9% Pension Scheme
• EAP Colleague Support Scheme
• Buy Holiday Options
• Paid Volunteering Days
• Health Expense Vouchers & More!

Why consider this Health and Safety Advisor role?

• Well–supported regional team with stable leadership and strong safety culture.
• Opportunity to work on significant rail infrastructure projects with a growing pipeline of work.
• Role scope includes both operational site engagement and strategic safety input.
• Genuine flexibility with regional travel and home working.

What we’re looking for from the successful Health and Safety Advisor

• NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate (Essential).
• Knowledge and experience of rail safety standards and procedures (Essential).
• Experience of working within rail infrastructure or Civil Engineering environments (Essential).
• Familiarity with ISO 45001, 14001 or 9001 systems (Desirable).

If you have proven rail experience and want to take the next step in your HSQE career, apply now.