Rail Health and Safety Advisor
Posted 20 hours 6 minutes ago by Job Search Place Limited
Are you a Health & Safety Advisor with experience of working for a tier 1 or 2 contractor on rail projects? Do you have a strong understanding of Network Rail standards including L153 and RM3 principles?
Location: Kent (covering Southern Region sites) Salary: £55,000 + Company Van & Fuel Card
A rail contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to support the safe delivery of rail works across the Southern Region.
This is a field-based role supporting operational teams across site, providing practical H&S guidance and ensuring compliance across live rail environments. The successful candidate must be capable of working independently and have a strong understanding of how Network Rail operates.
Responsibilities- Carry out site inspections and audits across live rail projects.
- Support operational teams with health & safety compliance and best practice.
- Promote a positive safety culture and drive behavioural improvement.
- Provide practical advice and challenge where required.
- Support investigations and close out actions.
- Build strong relationships with internal teams and client representatives.
- Maintain compliance with Network Rail standards and procedures.
- Minimum 5 years' Health & Safety experience within Network Rail infrastructure.
- NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate.
- Strong knowledge of Network Rail standards including L153 and RM3 principles.
- Previous contractor experience (Tier 1, Tier 2 or specialist contractor background considered).
- Full UK driving licence.
- IOSH membership.
- A large array of work across multiple operational rail environments.
- 21 days annual leave + bank holidays.
- Flexible working approach where operationally suitable.
- Predominantly Monday-Friday with very occasional out-of-hours requirements.