Health & Saferty Advisor

Health & Safety Advisor

Rate - £500 (A Day)

Duration - 12 weeks (Initially)

Location - Birmingham (Hybrid)

Ir35 - Outside

Key Responsibilities

Support the Interim Senior Safety Risk Manager in the delivery of effective safety risk management activities.
Work collaboratively with Property and Depot Engineering teams to identify operational hazards and assess associated risks.
Lead, alongside relevant functional leads, the development, review, and continual improvement of risk assessments, ensuring they are suitable, sufficient, and compliant with legislation, industry standards, and organisational policies.
Produce clear, practical, and user-friendly Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) to support safe maintenance, repair, and engineering activities.
Translate technical and regulatory requirements into concise briefing documents, toolbox talks, and guidance materials for operational teams and contractors.
Engage with stakeholders at all levels to ensure risk controls are understood, implemented, and embedded into daily operations.
Review and update existing safety documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and relevance, reflecting 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.
Attend sites under accompanying arrangements (non-PTS) as required.
Maintain accurate and accessible records of all safety documentation.Essential & Desirable Requirements

Essential:

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification.
Experience working in a health and safety role within a property and/or engineering environment.Desirable:

Previous experience within the rail industry or a similarly regulated environment