Regional HSQE Advisor

Overview

We are currently supporting a leading principal contractor within the rail and infrastructure sector with the appointment of a Regional HSQE Advisor to cover the Midlands region.

This role will play a key part in supporting Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental (HSQE) performance across regional operations, ensuring compliance with legislation and management systems while actively driving a positive HSQE culture and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will be proactive, adaptable and analytical, with the confidence to engage operational teams, management, clients and external bodies.

• Accident & Incident Investigation:
  Lead and conduct in-depth investigations into accidents, incidents and near-miss events.
• Accident & Incident Investigation:
  Gather, analyse and evaluate evidence, data and witness statements to establish facts and contributing factors.
• Accident & Incident Investigation:
  Identify and document root causes and develop robust corrective and preventative actions.
• Accident & Incident Investigation:
  Apply recognised investigation methodologies and industry best practice.
• Reporting & Communication:
  Produce clear, detailed investigation and incident reports, including recommendations and action plans.
• Reporting & Communication:
  Present findings to internal management and external stakeholders where required.
• Reporting & Communication:
  Compile interim and final incident reports in line with internal and client requirements.
• Reporting & Communication:
  Report RIDDOR incidents via the HSE reporting portal.
• HSQE Compliance & Assurance:
  Support compliance with relevant HSQE legislation, standards and best practice.
• HSQE Compliance & Assurance:
  Contribute to maintaining and improving management systems aligned to ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001.
• HSQE Compliance & Assurance:
  Escalate incidents appropriately using internal reporting processes.
• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with operational teams, HSQE colleagues, senior management, risk/claims and legal teams.
• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Liaise with client HSQE teams to ensure incident reporting and investigation requirements are met in line with SLAs and procedures.
• Training, Coaching & Awareness:
  Provide guidance and coaching to operational teams on incident prevention, reporting and safe systems of work.
• Training, Coaching & Awareness:
  Develop and deliver HSQE briefings, safety campaigns, shared learning communications and toolbox talks (including e-TBTs).
• Training, Coaching & Awareness:
  Promote HSQE awareness across sites to prevent recurrence of incidents.
• Continuous Improvement & Data Analysis:
  Analyse HSQE data to identify trends, risks and areas for improvement.
• Continuous Improvement & Data Analysis:
  Make data-driven recommendations to support proactive HSQE initiatives.
• Continuous Improvement & Data Analysis:
  Support the ongoing development and improvement of HSQE policies, procedures and practices.
• Site Engagement:
  Undertake site visits, inspections and audits, particularly following incidents or within high-risk activities.
• Site Engagement:
  Attend client meetings, off-site meetings and industry events as required.

• Experience in an HSQE advisory or investigative role, ideally within rail, utilities, telecommunications or a related infrastructure environment.
• Strong understanding of HSQE legislation, standards and best practice.
• Proven accident and incident investigation experience with a methodical, analytical approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality reports.
• Confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• IT literate, with experience using reporting, data analysis and presentation tools.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally.

• NEBOSH General Certificate.
• Membership of IOSH or another relevant professional body.
• Accident Investigation qualification (NEBOSH, RoSPA or equivalent) or demonstrable equivalent experience