HandS Advisor

Health, Safety and Environment Advisor

Location: Sidcup-based with travel across the South East
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 + company van (after probation) + benefits
Sector: Utilities, Rail and 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 and data and related MandE 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 and Environment Advisor to support projects across the South East, working closely with the HSEQ Manager and a newly appointed Quality and 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 and 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 HandS body.
- 5+ years’ experience in Health and 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 and 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 nath