Rail HSE Advisor

Reed Specialist Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Rail HSQE Advisor to lead safety and compliance across major rail projects in London. The successful candidate will manage HSQE responsibilities, conduct audits, and shape the safety culture in collaboration with site teams. Ideal for Health & Safety professionals with experience in rail infrastructure and a passion for making a difference.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Extra holiday entitlement

Ongoing training and professional development

Pension and death in service benefit

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Health & Safety professional focused on rail infrastructure.
• Experience with Network Rail standards is a plus.
• Willingness to travel within London and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Responsible Person for HSQE matters.
• Manage CDM responsibilities and ensure compliance.
• Conduct safety, quality, and environmental audits.

Skills

Health & Safety expertise

Knowledge of Network Rail standards

Vegetation management

Background in utilities

Job description

Rail HSQE Advisor - Field-Based (London & Surrounding Areas)

Are you a Health & Safety professional with a passion for rail infrastructure and a drive to make a real impact? We are hiring on behalf of a respected contractor for a Rail HSQE Advisor to lead safety, quality, and environmental compliance across major rail projects.

This is a high-impact role where you will be the Responsible Person for HSQE matters, working closely with senior leadership and site teams. You will manage CDM responsibilities, lead investigations, conduct audits, and shape the safety culture across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Responsible Person for HSQE matters across projects.
• Manage CDM responsibilities and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Lead investigations and coordinate root-cause analysis as required.
• Conduct internal and external safety, quality, and environmental audits; implement corrective actions.
• Support and shape the safety culture across multiple sites in collaboration with senior leadership and site teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Health & Safety professional with a focus on rail infrastructure.
• Experience with Network Rail standards is advantageous.
• Vegetation management experience is highly advantageous.
• Background in utilities is beneficial.
• Field-based role; willingness to travel within London and surrounding areas; flexible on hours.

What’s in it for you?

• Company car or car allowance
• Holiday entitlement above industry standard plus bank holidays
• Ongoing training & professional development
• Pension & death in service benefit
• Career progression within a growing organisation

You'll be part of a team that values safety, innovation, and continuous improvement—making a difference every day on the ground.

Ready to take the next step in your HSQE career? Apply now to join a forward-thinking contractor delivering excellence across the rail sector. For more information or to submit your CV, contact our recruitment team today.