Safety and Sustainability Advisor
Birmingham, GB, B19 3SD
Make your mark with Colas Rail UK
At Colas Rail, differences matter. Join a team where being your authentic self is respected, encouraged, and vital to our success. At Colas Rail you'll be at home. You'll be welcomed into an inclusive team where there's a role for every talent - and a close-knit, familial culture. You will also get the opportunity to help us transform transportation, set new standards, and dare to be different.
This is true because...
- We value everyone as part of the same team.
- We treat everyone as equals - and everyone is approachable, from the CEO down.
- We put you in control of your career to lead and grow in any way you want.
- We have a culture of care, from safe working environments to diversity and inclusion.
- We're renowned for innovation, adopting new ideas, and daring to be different.
- We are building a more sustainable future and our projects impact infrastructure for generations.
About Us
Step into the world of Colas Rail, where a century of expertise merges with a daring spirit to shape the future of rail infrastructure.
At Colas Rail, we deliver transport solutions for sustainable mobility. We are a leading rail infrastructure business with on track plant and freight capabilities. As a subsidiary of the Colas Group, we are part of over a hundred years' experience in delivering major innovations across our sector. Every day, thousands of trains run on tracks built, designed, or maintained by Colas Rail.
Leading by our values
Our Care, Share and Dare values are at the heart of everything we do. These values feed into our main strategies and accompany us daily in realising our ambitions.
We care for our employees' well-being and safety, fostering a culture of inclusivity and support.
We share a passion for excellence, celebrating achievements and nurturing talent.
We dare to push boundaries, embracing challenges and driving innovation in every endeavour.
Even if you don't meet every requirement, please don't rule yourself out, we still encourage you to apply if your skills, values, and experience align to the role.
Purpose of the Role
The role of the Safety and Sustainability Advisor for the Alliance is to provide motivation and drive, reinforcing the concept that safety and sustainability is key to everything we do, providing professional OHS advice and assistance in a positive and energetic manner. The role is primarily project based on site.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee activities on behalf of the Head of Safety & Sustainability to ensure the MMA complies with all HS Legislation & Alliance Partner requirements.
- Raise the profile and awareness of safety and sustainability throughout the MMA & support accident prevention initiatives.
- Provide professional advice and guidance on the maintenance of the MMA safety management system to ensure continual improvement and use of best practice.
- Engage with all employees, Alliance Partners & Contractors to promote a positive SS culture.
- Monitor SS performance and effectiveness for projects allocated to you, ensure audit plans / targets are achieved. Undertake SS inspections when required and co-ordinate thorough investigations into incidents and accidents.
- To manage the reporting of all SS issues and performance to the Head of Safety and Sustainability.
- Assist the Head of S&S and the Health, Safety and Compliance Manager in developing, communicating and implementing OSH strategies & initiatives.
- Develop & deliver S&S Training/Briefings to MMA Staff (TBT Etc)
- To be responsible for data management including supporting admin to maintain a monitoring system that captures and reports workplace Safety & Sustainability progress & KPI data.
- To conduct personal, venue and activity risk assessments as required.
- To contribute to the development of systems and procedures, and the whole team approach in meeting quality and performance targets.
- Review Alliance Partner / Sub-contractor safety documentation & approve or feedback and assist as necessary.
Person Specification
The job holder will have a strong and successful background in occupational safety management and supporting systems and will demonstrate a self-starting and goal focused approach as well as engage where practicable, assistance to the Sustainability Manager
Knowledge of:
- Risk Assessment techniques – trained Risk Assessor.
- Behavioural based safety techniques.
- Competent in training development and delivery.
- Computer literate and highly proficient in use of Office applications: Excel, Word, Visio and PowerPoint.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Behavioural / Collaboration knowledge.
Qualifications - Essential
- NEBOSH General Certificate.
- Member of an appropriate professional institute, achieved or working towards CMIOSH.
- Experienced in HS management including understanding of legislation, issues, policies, procedures and practicalities within the infrastructure or construction industry.
- Highly developed organisational and communication skills.
What we offer
At Colas Rail we know how important job satisfaction is for everyone to support with life at home, your health and financial well-being, that's why in return we offer:
- Competitive Salary
- 34 days Annual Leave (including bank holidays)
- Industry leading Life Assurance
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme
- Pension Scheme
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Long Service Award
- Season Ticket Loan
- Occupational Health Service
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we actively seek to create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Regardless of background, disability, age, race, religion, or gender, everyone is welcome at Colas Rail.
We strive to promote equity and eliminate discrimination, actively seeking to create a workforce reflective of communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, offering flexible and inclusive adjustments to the interview process.
We are proudly part of the Disability Confidence Scheme, and as such we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme if you meet the minimum requirements.
Join us in making a positive impact! Apply and be part of a team that values diversity and embraces unique perspectives.
