Health & Safety Advisor - for Leading Rail Specialist Sub Contractor UK

JOB TITLE

Quality, Safety and Environmental (QSE) Representative /Advisor

MAIN PURPOSE

• On site safety representative for the Company (Network Rail, London Underground, Light Rail infrastructures and associated Construction Sites).
• Regular liaison and information reporting to the HSE Manager or deputy.
• Undertake regular employee and subcontractor briefings/inductions as determined by the HSE Manager or deputy.
• Travelling throughout the UK to sites where GRCL works are being undertaken or where GRCL deployed resources are based.
• Attend client health and safety meetings/forums as and when required.
• Assist in GRCL monthly safety meetings (management and employee consultation).
• Assist in the maintenance and development of the Company Management Systems (QMS, SMS, EMS) and associated processes.
• Drive QSE initiatives throughout the company resource base.

QUALIFICATION:         

1. Qualified to NEBOSH Construction (or General) Certificate level /NVQ level 3 Occupational Health and Safety in Practice or working towards.
2. Experience in rail construction projects - Sentinel Card holder /Personal Track Safety / LUCAS/LU ICI card holder as minimum.
3. Train the trainer City & Guilds (i.e. 7300) qualified or working towards
4. Qualified or working towards Environmental Awareness Qualification – IEMA/ CEIH /CIWM
5. Driving Licence - Full, no endorsements.

EXPERIENCE:

1. 3-5 years’ experience working in a health and safety role within a railway environment in both Network Rail (AC, DC & non electrified areas) and London Underground controlled infrastructures.
2. Good working knowledge of Network Rail and London Underground Standards and procedures.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

1. IOSH – Technician Status minimum or IIRSM – Associate Status minimum

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: 

• The daily liaison and regular reporting of Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental related issues to the HSE Manager or deputy.
• Assisting in the management of the QSE library.
• Provide support for QSE related issues and improvements.
• Undertake planned safety audits of all sites where GRCL works are being undertaken or where GRCL deployed resources are based.
• Maintaining good communications throughout the organisation.
• Provide internal QSE training in accordance with planned requirements.
• Provide additional support to projects as required.
• Support GRCL behavioural safety initiative.