Reference: H&SADVKU
Type: Contract
Position: Health & Safety Advisor
Location: Coventry, England
Industry: Engineering
Salary: Inside IR35
Description:
Health & Safety Advisor – Rail, Civil Engineering, Earthworks and Fencing
Qualifications and Professional Membership
- TechIOSH, GradIOSH, CertIOSH or working towards Chartered Membership (CMIOSH).
- NVQ Level 3, 4 or 5 in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent qualification and/or relevant industry experience).
- NEBOSH General Certificate and/or NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
- Relevant rail industry health and safety qualifications and competencies desirable.
Knowledge and Technical Expertise
- Good working knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, regulations, approved codes of practice, and industry guidance.
- Understanding and practical application of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM).
- Knowledge of rail, civil engineering, earthworks, fencing, and infrastructure construction activities.
- Ability to support the development and implementation of safe systems of work, risk assessments, and method statements (RAMS).
- Understanding of contractor management and site assurance processes.
Experience
- Minimum of 4 years' health and safety experience within construction, civil engineering, rail, infrastructure, earthworks, fencing, or a comparable sector.
- Experience providing health and safety support on operational project sites.
- Experience conducting site inspections, audits, workplace monitoring, and behavioural safety observations.
- Experience supporting incident and near-miss investigations and assisting with the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Experience working with subcontractors and site management teams to promote compliance and continuous improvement.
- Experience monitoring health and safety performance and reporting findings to project and senior management teams.
- Experience delivering toolbox talks, safety briefings, and workforce engagement initiatives.
- Ability to provide practical health and safety advice to operational teams in a fast-paced construction environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide proactive health and safety support across rail, civil engineering, earthworks, and fencing projects.
- Undertake regular site inspections and audits to monitor compliance with company procedures and statutory requirements.
- Assist project teams in the preparation and review of risk assessments, method statements, and construction phase documentation.
- Support incident investigations, identify root causes, and monitor the close-out of corrective actions.
- Promote a positive safety culture through workforce engagement, coaching, and behavioural safety initiatives.
- Monitor subcontractor compliance and support effective contractor management processes.
- Produce health and safety reports, trend analysis, and recommendations for project management teams.
- Support the implementation and maintenance of company health, safety, environmental, and quality management systems.
Additional Requirements
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with site operatives, supervisors, managers, clients, and contractors.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a project team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and digital reporting systems.
- Flexible approach to supporting projects across rail, civil engineering, earthworks, and fencing operations.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.