HSQE Advisor / Senior HSQE Advisor
📍 Northeast England
🚆 Major Civils Contractor
We are a leading rail infrastructure contractor, with a strong order book and a newly secured £20m per year framework for the next 8 years, we’re on an ambitious journey to grow the business to £200m turnover within the next 4 years.
To support this growth, we’re looking to appoint an HSQE Advisor or Senior HSQE Advisor to join our collaborative, down-to-earth team.
🔍 The Role
This is a hands-on, site-focused role, where you’ll spend around 3 days per week on site or in the office, supporting operational teams and embedding safe, compliant working practices.
Key responsibilities include:
* Supporting and maintaining the Business Management System
* Proactively identifying issues and influencing positive change
* Preventing accidents and incidents through visible HSQE leadership
* Ensuring safe systems of work are followed across projects
* Managing internal audits (all conducted in-house)
* Maintaining and improving the HSQE Management System
* Providing expert advice on H&S legislation and best practice
✅ About You
* Strong working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation
* Proven ability to influence site teams and drive safe behaviours
* Comfortable working independently across multiple sites
* Full UK driving licence (essential)
* Rail or heavy civils background preferred
💼 Package & Benefits
* Salary:
* HSQE Advisor: £50,000 – £55,000
* Senior HSQE Advisor: £55,000 – £60,000
* Car allowance, Private health insurance, Discretionary bonus
* Expenses covered: overnight accommodation, business mileage, professional subscriptions
🌟 Why Join Us?
* Be part of a business with long-term secured work
* Play a key role in a company on a major growth trajectory
* Work with practical, common-sense people who value teamwork
* Enjoy a supportive, collaborative culture where your input matters
📩 Interested?
Apply now or message us directly to find out more about this opportunity.