Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor

SCS Railways; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm seeks a Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor for the HS2 project in Greater London. The role involves managing health and safety operations, supporting the implementation of H&S policies, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance with OHSAS standards. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience and relevant safety qualifications. This is a permanent position with a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

excellent benefits package

opportunities for personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Construction/Infrastructure Health & Safety.
• Proven ability to implement HSW policies.
• Experience in establishing internal and external stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support the HSW Manager in managing health and safety for SCS activities.
• Provide advice on the practical implementation of HSW policies.
• Assist in the development of Health and Safety Management plans.

Skills

Construction / Infrastructure Health & Safety experience

H&S Management knowledge

Operational management advice

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

IOSH Membership - Technician

Job description

Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor

Job Introduction

We are recruiting for a Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor to join our HSW team at SCS Railways JV, supporting our delivery team at Euston. The role is responsible for supporting the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager in managing H&S for SCS activities, including the implementation of the H&S Management System (HSMS) to ensure compliance with OHSAS 18001:2007 certification and Works Information.

Role Responsibilities

• Understand the SCS Health & Safety Policies and Processes and statutory requirements as they affect SCS operations and ensure that the requirements are implemented.
• Provide operational and functional management advice on the practical implementation of the company’s HSW policies and processes, including external stakeholders such as customers if necessary.
• Assist HSW Manager or Contract Management in understanding stakeholders (internal and external) aims, priorities and risks with regards to H&S.
• Assist, where needed, with the development of Health and Safety Management plans if applicable and coordination of review.
• Provide operational and functional management with advice on the prevention of accidents, incidents and ill health.
• Assist the HSW Manager and other members of the HSW team in key tasks to develop, manage, implement and monitor the Health and Safety Management System.
• Undertake and/or assist HSW Manager and/or Contract Management in establishing, managing and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders such as local authorities, HSE and others as required and directed.
• Assist the HSW Manager and other members of the HSW team with the development, management, implementation and monitoring of the Health and Safety Management System.
• Provide advice, guidance and independence with regards to the assessment of and appointment of sub-contractors.
• Assist with and undertake HSW surveillance where required of operational sites and participate in senior HSW audits as requested.
• When directed, assist with the preparation of HSW risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Assist with the monitoring, analysis and reporting of HSW performance. Utilise data to highlight areas of further consideration, evaluation and intervention.
• Assist and/or manage the investigation of accidents, incidents, dangerous occurrences, near misses and other incidents as directed.
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of HSW training and briefings, as directed.
• Promote best practice, capture best practice and ensure it is fed‑back into the business and parent companies.
• Set standards and lead by example in the management of HSW.
• Liaise with the other members of the HSS Team and the wider organisation with regards to HSW.
• Maintain own level of knowledge and competency in relation to H&S Management and responsibilities including appropriate qualifications and professional membership.
• Obtain competency cards in line with the SCS Competence Card Compliance Standard.
• Understand the client and joint venture partners’ environment and sustainability policies, processes and statutory requirements as they affect the company’s operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project.

Essential Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience in relevant field of Construction / Infrastructure Health & Safety.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
• Membership of IOSH – Technician.

Desired Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in relevant field of Construction / Infrastructure Health & Safety.
• Safety, Health and Environmental Diploma, Degree or equivalent NCRQ or NVQ.
• Membership of IOSH – Graduate.

About the Company

The role will work on the HS2 project, the UK’s new high‑speed rail network. SCS Railways JV, comprised of Skanska, Costain and STRABAG (SCS JV), is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract, covering twin‑bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.

You will be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join our EDI Champions program or support the local community (e.g., as a STEM ambassador). Your personal and professional development is important to us.

Job Details

• Salary: Competitive with excellent benefits package.
• Job Reference: scsrail / TP / 68 / 3836
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Closing Date: 25 January, 2026
• Job Category: Projectwide Services
• Business Unit: Health, Safety & Wellbeing
• Location: London, United Kingdom
• Posted on: 09 December, 2025

SCS Railways is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage / civil partnership, pregnancy / maternity, or sexual orientation.

SCS Railways is a Disability Confident Leader and encourages disabled people to apply. We will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.

Commitments for disability confident scheme:

• A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long‑term effect (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day‑to‑day activities.
• Demonstrated in your application and pre‑interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role.

All applications will be handled in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR.