Health And Safety Advisor

Health & Safety Advisor – RailLocation: Derby (DE24 8UX) with Nationwide TravelRemuneration: Up to £40,000 basic (DOE), Company Van & Fuel Card, Agile WorkingBe the reason everyone gets home safe.At Ganymede, we don’t see safety as a checkbox - we see it as our core purpose. We're trusted to deliver critical infrastructure work across the UK, and we're looking for a Health & Safety Advisor who wants to make a real difference in the lives of the people on our sites.This isn’t a passive compliance role. You’ll be active on-site, working directly with operatives, subcontractors, and clients - not just observing safety but helping shape the culture around it. You’ll act as a leader, mentor, and trusted voice for safety - driving standards and behaviours that genuinely protect people.The Role and About YouBased out of our Derby Head Office, you’ll travel nationally across our rail sites supporting teams to ensure a proactive and consistent safety presence. You’ll be a key figure in upholding and promoting our “Safety First, Safety Always” values and helping us deliver on client KPIs.What you’ll be doing:Conducting site safety inspections, safety tours, and internal office auditsLeading accident, incident, and near-miss investigations — interviewing, identifying root causes, and driving actionsPreparing and delivering monthly safety briefings, toolbox talks, and workforce inductionsCoaching and mentoring Workforce Champions and operatives on behavioural safety and wellbeingManaging safety data and escalating concerns from subcontractor KPIsEncouraging and tracking usage of the Ganymede safety app for close calls and reportingRepresenting Ganymede at client forums, inspections, and collaborative safety eventsPromoting the Close Call campaign and turning feedback into actionSupporting initiatives focused on mental health, fatigue, substance risk, and competence assuranceWhat You’ll Need:NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent (Level 3 minimum)Valid PTS (Personal Track Safety) Card with AC & DCCRA minimum of three years in rail inclusive of Health & Safety experienceA confident, solutions-driven approach with strong influencing and communication skillsAbility to work independently, manage your time, and build relationships across all levelsWhy Join Ganymede?We give our H&S professionals the trust, support, and autonomy they need to make real impact. Here, safety isn’t just a department — it’s how we operate.Up to £40,000 basic salary (DOE)Company van & fuel card for site travelAgile working25 days annual leave + bank holidays3x life assurance, Green Emissions scheme, Employee Assistance ProgrammeA collaborative safety team and direct access to HSEQ leadershipReal opportunity to grow your career within a company trusted by Network Rail and other key infrastructure clientsNext StepsIf you're ready to lead from the front, make a difference every day, and be part of a business that puts people’s safety above all else, contact Rachael Bailey-Frost, Talent Manager at Ganymede, for a confidential chat.

Created: 2025-08-13