Health and Safety Advisor

Role:
Health and Safety Advisor

Location:
Hybrid/ Birmingham

Rate:
Up to -600pd
Outside IR35 / Self Employed

Start:
May 2026 (TBC)

Contract Length:
12-16 Weeks (potential to extend)

Industry:
Rolling Stock/ Rail

Role:
We are currently looking to bring in a Health & Safety advisor to support my clients Safety team on a temporary cover basis. The assignment will be scheduled for 12-16 weeks but may be extended if required.

This would be a hybrid-based role, with some capacity to work from home and some work where the task will determine the need to be at site to carry out health & safety assessments.

Key Responsibilities:
* Report to Interim Senior Safety Risk Manager
* Collaborate closely with Property and Depot Engineering teams to identify operational hazards and assess associated risks across a diverse portfolio of assets and activities.
* In conjunction with related Function lead the development, review, and continuous improvement of risk assessments, ensuring they are suitable, sufficient, and aligned with current legislation, industry standards, and organisational policies.
* Produce clear, practical, and user-friendly Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) that enable safe execution of maintenance, repair, and engineering activities.
* Translate technical and regulatory requirements into concise briefing documents, toolbox talks, and guidance materials tailored to operational teams and contractors.
* Engage with stakeholders at all levels to ensure risk controls are understood, implemented, and embedded into day-to-day operations.
* Review existing documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and relevance, updating as required to reflect changes in processes, equipment, or legislation.
* Monitor the effectiveness of risk controls through site engagement, audits, and feedback, recommending improvements where necessary.
* Promote a proactive safety culture by encouraging workforce involvement in the development and ownership of risk assessments and safe systems of work, attending sites under accompanying (not requiring PTS) as required.
* Maintain comprehensive records of all safety documentation and ensure accessibility for relevant stakeholders.

Requirements:
* NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent - essential
* Rail Experience - desirable
* Experience of health & safety within a property and / or engineering environment

Please Note:
Interviews are currently scheduled for the 28/04/2026.
If you are interested please get in touch before the 17/04/2026 to avoid disappointment.