Senior Advisor – Safety, Health & Environment – Freight Facilities Full Time

Job Description

The Senior Advisor – Safety, Health & Environment will support civil works for rail infrastructure as part of a major rail development project. The role focuses on implementing health, safety, and environmental controls across construction activities, ensuring compliance with project requirements, company policies, and applicable regulations.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide health and safety support to maintain a safe working environment across project sites.
• Assist teams in identifying environmental aspects and setting project objectives and targets.
• Identify unsafe site conditions, work practices, and potential environmental or safety risks.
• Investigate root causes related to safety, health, and industrial hygiene issues.
• Develop hazard control processes, procedures, and safety programmes.
• Recommend corrective actions and improvement measures for identified issues.
• Advise on methods to control potential risks and workplace hazards.
• Monitor the implementation of safety plans in line with project objectives.
• Track safety systems using digital tools, computer systems, and spreadsheets.
• Communicate HSE plans, strategies, and updates across the project team.
• Manage health and safety-related equipment, systems, and project processes.
• Recommend preventive practices such as recycling, waste disposal, and pollution control.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality assurance, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance teams.
• Measure and audit the effectiveness of hazard control programmes.
• Prepare future safety plans using previous records, lessons learned, and factual data.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 14000 and ISO 14001 standards and practices.
• Represent the Logistics and QHSE Manager on construction sites when required.
• Support the HSE Manager in establishing and managing the project safety programme.
• Assist in identifying and mitigating risks to personnel, property, and site operations.
• Support the development of safety performance indicators and targets.
• Communicate safety findings to staff and assist with the implementation of mitigation measures.
• Oversee new-hire safety orientation and other safety-related training programmes.
• Assist in developing and implementing the Project Health, Safety and Environment Plan.
• Review method statements and Activity Hazard Analysis documents for safety requirements.
• Review risk assessments for upcoming works and provide technical input into safety planning.
• Receive, review, and distribute safety inspection reports with recommended corrective actions.
• Conduct site audits and inspections to identify and correct safety hazards.
• Audit accident records and prepare periodic reports based on findings.
• Represent management during regulatory authority safety inspections.
• Verify proper maintenance, calibration, and operation of safety equipment.
• Lead weekly HSE meetings with contractors and participate in site safety training.
• Take a proactive approach to resolving potential hazards at work sites.
• Ensure contractors enforce agreed safety standards and applicable regulations.
• Report near-misses and monthly safety statistics.
• Maintain current knowledge of HSE policies, regulations, and industrial processes.
• Review Permit to Work procedures and logs.
• Prepare and issue daily, weekly, and monthly site safety inspections, audits, and reports.
• Develop, monitor, and conduct site-wide HSE inductions for contractors, employees, and visitors.
• Ensure construction activities comply with company policies and local regulations.
• Train and supervise employees on health and safety requirements.
• Monitor personnel, workspaces, and site conditions to ensure ongoing safety compliance.
• Ensure required HSE documentation is prepared and available for submission.
• Promote safer work equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Track incidents and prepare relevant reports.
• Perform any other responsibilities associated with the position as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Total of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Rail project experience will be an advantage.
• Experience performing technical work across environmental, health, and safety disciplines under general supervision.
• Ability to ensure compliance with ES&H standards and applicable federal, state, or local regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures within environmental and safety disciplines.
• Experience supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of safety and health programmes, systems, and procedures.
• Ability to monitor and prevent workplace hazards and occupational health risks.
• Experience investigating accidents, injuries, and workplace hazard complaints.

Qualifications

• Minimum engineering diploma qualification.
• Relevant HSE certifications such as NEBOSH and IOSH.