Regional HSQE Advisor

Job Description:

Regional HSQE Advisor – Midlands

Rail / Infrastructure

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.

Key Responsibilities

Accident & Incident Investigation

• Lead and conduct in-depth investigations into accidents, incidents and near-miss events.

• Gather, analyse and evaluate evidence, data and witness statements to establish facts and contributing factors.

• Identify and document root causes and develop robust corrective and preventative actions.

• Apply recognised investigation methodologies and industry best practice.

Reporting & Communication

• Produce clear, detailed investigation and incident reports, including recommendations and action plans.

• Present findings to internal management and external stakeholders where required.

• Compile interim and final incident reports in line with internal and client requirements.

• Report RIDDOR incidents via the HSE reporting portal.

HSQE Compliance & Assurance

• Support compliance with relevant HSQE legislation, standards and best practice.

• Contribute to maintaining and improving management systems aligned to ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001.

• Escalate incidents appropriately using internal reporting processes.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with operational teams, HSQE colleagues, senior management, risk/claims and legal teams.

• 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.

• Develop and deliver HSQE briefings, safety campaigns, shared learning communications and toolbox talks (including e-TBTs).

• 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.

• Make data-driven recommendations to support proactive HSQE initiatives.

• 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.

• Attend client meetings, off-site meetings and industry events as required.

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• 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.

Desirable Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate.

• Membership of IOSH or another relevant professional body.

Accident Investigation qualification (NEBOSH, RoSPA or equivalent) or demonstrable equivalent experience.