H&S Advisor

Contract or Permanent Health & Safety Advisor – Major Rail Renewals Programme

Location:

Tonbridge, Kent (with site visits across Kent, Surrey, Sussex & Hampshire) Are you ready to keep the South's railway network moving safely into the future?

Join a groundbreaking rail renewals alliance that's transforming how we deliver vital infrastructure upgrades across the Southern region. As part of the innovative Southern Integrated Delivery (SID) programme – a multi-billion-pound, decade-long partnership revolutionising track, signalling, civils, electrification and more – we're looking for a passionate, proactive Health & Safety Advisor to champion safety on high-profile rail projects.

This is your chance to make a real, visible impact on one of the UK's most ambitious rail programmes. You'll be at the heart of ensuring zero-harm delivery, supporting live track renewals, major possessions, and complex site operations that keep millions of passengers and freight moving safely every day.

What you'll be doing:

* Drive compliance with robust safety management systems through hands-on site audits, inspections, and safety-critical assessments

* Lead incident reporting, thorough investigations, and lessons-learned processes to prevent recurrence

* Provide expert advice and coaching to site teams, contractors, and stakeholders on legislative requirements, risk controls, and best-practice safety standards

* Conduct dynamic risk assessments and support safe system of work planning for rail-specific operations

* Champion a positive safety culture where everyone goes home safe – every single day

About you – the ideal candidate:

* Hold the NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or ideally the NEBOSH Diploma) – this is essential

* Bring solid experience as a Health & Safety Advisor in rail, construction, or heavy civil engineering environments

* Preferably hold PTS (Personal Track Safety) certification – or be willing to obtain it

* Be a confident communicator who thrives in fast-paced, outdoor site environments

* Hold a full UK driving licence and be comfortable travelling to sites across the South East

* Bonus:
Internal auditing experience or rail-specific safety qualifications

Why this role stands out:

* Work on exciting, high-visibility rail renewal projects that shape the future of Southern rail travel

* Be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative alliance model that's setting new industry standards

* Enjoy a role where your expertise directly influences safety outcomes on live railway operations

* Competitive salary + excellent benefits package + real opportunities for professional growth

If you're a safety professional who lives for proactive risk management, loves the buzz of rail sites, and wants to contribute to safer, more efficient railways – we want to hear from you!

Apply now and help power the safe transformation of the Southern rail network.

This is more than a job – it's your opportunity to help build a safer railway future