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.
1. 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