Senior / Health & Safety Consultant

Navartis; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy provider in the rail sector is seeking a Senior Health & Safety Consultant to manage safety systems, conduct audits, and mentor staff. Candidates should have NEBOSH qualifications and experience in health and safety legislation, ideally within rail. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic setting, contributing to various contractual responsibilities across the industry.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General required; degree in Occupational Health & Safety is advantageous.
• Experience in the rail sector preferred.
• Consultancy experience and knowledge of safety management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement safety management systems aligned with organizational objectives.
• Perform audits and conduct incident investigations.
• Develop and deliver health and safety training.

Skills

Knowledge of health and safety legislation

Consultancy experience

Experience implementing Safety Management Systems

Experience performing audits

Risk assessments

Education

NEBOSH General

Degree in Occupational Health & Safety

NEBOSH Diploma

Chartered IOSH

Job description

Job Description

Senior / Health & Safety Consultant - Rail

Location: Derby / Homebased

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 - dependent on level of experience

Company Information:

A leading provider of cost-effective, customer-focused consultancy, training, and auditing in safety, quality, environmental, and engineering services within the rail sector is looking for Health & Safety Consultants to join their team on various contracts across the rail sector.

Seeking Candidates with:

• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and practice, ideally in the rail sector experience
• Consultancy experience
• NEBOSH General
• Experience implementing Safety Management Systems (ISO 18001)
• Experience performing audits and undertaking risk assessments

Although not essential, it would also be advantageous if you have:

• Degree in Occupational Health & Safety
• NEBOSH Diploma
• Any other qualifications in health and safety, environmental, or quality
• Chartered IOSH
• PTS

Role Responsibilities:

• Acting as the competent source of health and safety advice for the business.
• Managing and implementing safety management systems that align with the organisation's objectives.
• Performing audits and undertaking assurance activities related to the management system.
• Undertaking legislative reviews.
• Facilitating the development of risk assessments.
• Undertaking strategic reviews and developing strategies.
• Conducting accident, incident, and HR-related investigations.
• Providing interim health and safety support.
• Mentoring and coaching staff on health and safety.
• Developing and delivering training courses.

Navartis Ltd is a specialist recruitment company supplying highly skilled technical and management professionals within the global transportation, civil engineering, and utility industries. If you are seeking a new position, our recruitment team can find the opportunity to suit your needs.