Strategic Sustainability and Safety Expert

1 month ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom ENGINEERINGUK Full time

Transforming Transportation with Colas Rail

At Colas Rail, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Our team is built on the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion, where we believe that differences drive innovation and creativity. We strive to promote a culture where everyone is welcome, regardless of background, disability, age, race, religion, or gender.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Sustainability and Safety Advisor to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing professional advice and guidance on occupational health and safety management systems, ensuring continual improvement and the use of best practices. This role will also involve promoting a positive safety and sustainability culture throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the key responsibilities of this role include:

  1. Providing professional advice and guidance on occupational health and safety management systems to ensure continual improvement and the use of best practices.
  2. Raising awareness of safety and sustainability throughout the organization and supporting accident prevention initiatives.
  3. Overseeing activities on behalf of the Head of Safety & Sustainability to ensure compliance with all HS legislation and alliance partner requirements.
  4. Engaging with employees, alliance partners, and contractors to promote a positive safety and sustainability culture.
  5. Monitoring safety and sustainability performance and effectiveness for allocated projects and ensuring audit plans and targets are achieved.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will have a strong background in occupational safety management and supporting systems. They will demonstrate a self-starting and goal-focused approach and engage where practicable, assistance to the Sustainability Manager. Some of the key qualifications and skills required for this role include:

  • Risk Assessment techniques - trained Risk Assessor.
  • Behavioural based safety techniques.
  • Competent in training development and delivery.
  • Computer literate and highly proficient in the use of Office applications: Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint.

What We Offer

At Colas Rail, we understand the importance of job satisfaction and are committed to supporting our employees' health and well-being. We offer a range of benefits, including a competitive salary, 34 days annual leave, industry-leading life assurance, and a pension scheme.

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confidence Scheme and operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme if you meet the minimum requirements. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and offer flexible and inclusive adjustments to the interview process.

Purpose of the Role

The role of the Sustainability and Safety Advisor is to provide professional advice and guidance on occupational health and safety management systems, ensuring continual improvement and the use of best practices. This role will also involve promoting a positive safety and sustainability culture throughout the organization.



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