H&S Advisor
Kent
Health, Safety & Environment Advisor Location: Sidcup-based with travel across the South East Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 + company van (after probation) + benefits Sector: Utilities, Rail & Electronic Security Systems Our client is a well-established specialist contractor in electronic security systems – covering CCTV, access control, life safety, intruder detection, wireless technology, power & data and related M&E works. They operate across rail, utilities and critical infrastructure in the South East and have built a strong reputation for high standards of safety, quality and service delivery. Due to a long-serving HSE Advisor moving on, they’re looking to appoint a Health, Safety & Environment Advisor to support projects across the South East, working closely with the HSEQ Manager and a newly appointed Quality & Compliance Manager. The role based from Sidcup (Kent) with regular travel to sites across the South East, you will: - Support the HSEQ Manager in delivering and continually improving HSE across rail, utilities and construction-style projects. - Plan and carry out site inspections, visits and behavioural observations. - Ensure employees, contractors and sub-contractors work in line with HSE legislation, CDM and client requirements. - Deliver toolbox talks, briefings and training, promoting a positive HSE culture. - Lead or support incident / accident / near-miss investigations and follow-up actions. - Contribute to maintaining ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and 27001 and NSI Gold standards alongside the Quality & Compliance Manager. - Represent the business at client HSE forums, Teams calls and review meetings. - Prepare concise HSE reports and updates for management. You can expect a good mix of office and site time (typically 2–3 days in Sidcup / 2–3 days on site, depending on project needs). About you Essential: - NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (minimum). - IOSH membership (Tech IOSH / Grad IOSH or similar) and membership of a recognised H&S body. - 5+ years’ experience in Health & Safety, ideally with some Quality/Compliance exposure. - Background in rail, utilities and/or CDM-led construction (or closely related infrastructure environments). - Working knowledge of CDM 2015, construction phase plans, site set-up and working under Tier One contractors. - Experience with ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 audits/systems (and ideally 27001 / NSI NACOSS Gold). - Strong communicator, able to engage engineers, supervisors and managers and translate HSE requirements into practical actions. - Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region. - Able to obtain a DBS check (for security accreditation purposes). Desirable: - Experience within rail stations/depots, substations or utilities environments. - Exposure to electronic security systems, CCTV, access control, fire & life safety or related electrical works. - PTS or utilities-related authorisations (or the aptitude and willingness to gain them). What’s on offer - £45,000 – £55,000 per annum (depending on experience). - Company van after probation (for business use). - 23 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (with scope to increase after probation). - 4% employer / 4% employee pension scheme. - The opportunity to join an award-winning, growing SME working on critical and varied rail and utilities projects with a strong safety culture and long-term client relationships. How to apply If you’re an HSE professional with NEBOSH and a solid track record in CDM environments – ideally with exposure to rail, utilities or security systems – and you’re based in South East London / North West Kent, please reach out to nathan.turley@hserecruitment.co.uk |  |  |  |
Recruiter: HSE Recruitment
Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 Per Annum
Reference: 268282555