Infrastructure Maintenance Workforce HSE Advisor

Who We Are

Join the Southern Region where your work truly matters.

Covering Wessex, Sussex, and Kent, the Southern Region is one of the busiest and most dynamic parts of the railway. Our teams keep some of the UK's most vital passenger and freight routes moving every single day.

This is a place where collaboration, innovation, and resilience are key and where your contribution will directly impact millions of journeys. We are entering an exciting new chapter as we integrate with train operating companies under one national leadership, creating even greater opportunities to shape the future of rail.

From supporting major modernisation programmes to improving performance for local communities and enhancing safety across complex operational environments, Southern offers a fast-paced, rewarding environment to grow your career and make a real difference.

About the role

At the heart of everything we do is the safety and wellbeing of our people. We're looking for an Infrastructure Maintenance Workforce HSE Advisor who is passionate about making a difference, influencing positive behaviours and helping to create a culture where everyone goes home safe every day.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with frontline teams and leaders, providing expert health, safety and environmental advice while championing continuous improvement across our maintenance operations. If you're someone who enjoys building relationships, coaching others and driving meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

As an Infrastructure Maintenance Workforce HSE Advisor, you'll play a key role in supporting operational teams to deliver a safe and sustainable working environment. Your responsibilities will include:

Providing practical health, safety and environmental advice, guidance and coaching to managers and frontline teams.

Supporting the collection, analysis and reporting of HSE data to identify trends, opportunities and areas for improvement.

Monitoring performance and making recommendations to reduce risk and strengthen compliance.

Identifying key HSE risks and helping implement effective control measures.

Supporting the delivery of local and national safety, health and environmental initiatives.

Building positive relationships with Trade Union Safety Representatives and external safety and environmental bodies.

Advising managers on accident and incident investigations and supporting the Formal Investigation Process.

Coordinating safety and environmental audits and supporting corrective actions where required.

Monitoring safety tours, workforce surveillance activities and compliance with safe systems of work.

Reviewing safe system of work plans and taking action to address any issues identified.

Playing an active role in developing safety, health and environmental capability across the maintenance delivery team.

Your experience and skills

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential

Must be a member of the Institute of Occupational Health and safety (IOSH) at Technical (TechIOSH) level or above

Knowledge of safety and compliance management processes

Knowledge of relevant standards and procedures

Knowledge of environmental management system

Knowledge of operational railway environment

Analytical capability

Local Accident & Incident Investigation

Knowledge of coaching techniques

Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills

Desirable

NEBOSH diploma

Institute of Environmental Management Award (IEMA)

How to apply

Band & Salary: , £35,582 - £42,218

Vacancy type: Perm

Location: Basingstoke

Closing date: 21 st July 2026

We're an organisation where people matter. We matter to millions.

We offer excellent benefits, including:

Generous annual leave with the option to buy/sell days.

Defined benefit pension scheme.

75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.

Up to 75% off leisure travel.

Carer's leave to support those who matter.

Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.

We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments

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Key Information

Vacancy Details

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Salary:

£35,582 - £42,218

Location:

Basingstoke ROC, Basingstoke

Closing Date:

21-JUL-2026

Job Category:

Property, Safety and Compliance

Function:

Southern Region

Organisation:

CX IMDM, Basingstoke (Outer), Indirect (881031) G1

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