Rail Health and Safety Advisor

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.
 
Essential Requirements:
 
·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.
 
Desirable Requirements:
 
·IOSH membership.
 
Why work here?
 
·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.
 
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