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Health & Safety & Environment (SHE) Advisor (rail industry)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Advisor, to join a major rail infrastructure project. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive SHE professional with strong experience working for either London Underground or Network Rail environments is essential for this role, you will play a key role in delivering safety excellence across complex rail, electrical, and multi-disciplinary works.

You will be a confident and collaborative SHE professional with ideally 2 years plus experience, with proven experience working on major rail or infrastructure projects within a Health and Safety role. You’ll have the ability to build strong working relationships across multiple stakeholders and drive high standards of safety performance throughout the project lifecycle.

Duration – 18 Months, possible for a extension

Locations – Main office West London

Rate - £450- £500 LTD – depending on skills and experience.

Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm – with occasional weekend and night work if required.

The Role

As the SHE Advisor, you will provide competent and professional safety, health, and environmental support across project teams, contractors, and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with company procedures, rail standards, and UK legislation.

You will work closely with operational teams, client representatives, and supply chain partners to promote a strong collaborative safety culture across all project activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide SHE advice and guidance to project managers, operational teams, designers, and contractors.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and compliance monitoring across project worksites.
• Support rail interface coordination involving London Underground, Network Rail, Boroughs, and Councils
• Review RAMS, safe systems of work, and construction phase plans.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations 2015 and rail-specific safety requirements.
• Support and lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Deliver toolbox talks, SHE briefings, and safety training.
• Produce SHE reports for senior leadership and programme boards.
• Monitor contractor SHE performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Promote a positive and proactive safety culture across the project.

Essential Requirements

• NEBOSH Certificate
• PTS / PTS AC / PTS DCCR
• Industry Common Induction (ICI)
• LU IND & LU Substation Competency
• Demonstrable experience within London Underground and/or Network Rail environments
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015
• Experience conducting, SHE audits and inspections.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• IT literate with Microsoft Office proficiency
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• IOSH Managing Environmental Responsibilities qualification (or working towards)
• Working towards CMIOSH status
• Experienced Risk Assessor

You will be a confident and collaborative SHE professional with proven experience working on major rail or infrastructure projects. You’ll have the ability to build strong working relationships across multiple stakeholders and drive high standards of safety performance throughout the project lifecycle.