QHSE Officer (M&E / Rail)

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  • Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Engineering
  • Salary: £50000 - £55000 per annum + Company Car + Fuel Card
  • Published: 27 February 2026

QHSE Officer (M&E / Rail)

£50,000 – £55,000 + Company Car + Fuel Card + Private Medical + Optional Overtime + Benefits

Leeds (Office-Based with Occasional Site Visits – Eastern Region)

Are you an experienced QHSE professional with a background in rail, civil engineering, or infrastructure projects, looking to spearhead the compliance and safety function across this well-established company?

Do you have experience in conforming with ISO:9001, 14001 and 45001 and are now looking for a varied opportunity within a company that offers private medical insurance and a company vehicle?

This company are an established Electrical and Mechanical contractor to Network Rail, currently holding two framework contracts within the Eastern Region, alongside a Principal Contractor Licence.

With in-house expertise across Electrical, HVAC and Fire Protection services, and specialist delivery in CCTV, access control and automated systems, the company are recognised for their leading Health & Safety standards.

This role would suit a QHSE professional looking to take ownership of the Compliance function, managing the Integrated Management System and ensuring continued adherence to ISO standards.

The Role:

  • Lead HSQE activities across all Network Rail projects within the Eastern Region
  • Manage and continuously develop the Integrated Management System (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001)
  • Maintain compliance with Principal Contractor Licence requirements and statutory regulations
  • Provide mentorship, guidance and support to Project Managers, Site Supervisors and operational teams
  • Review and support the development of RAMS, COSHH registers and HSQE documentation
  • Plan and conduct site safety inspections, audits and behavioural safety tours

The Person:

  • NEBOSH Diploma Certificate, or similar
  • IOSH membership (GradIOSH or CMIOSH)
  • Experience with the rail, civils or infrastructure industries

Job reference: BBBH24037b

Key words: QHSE, SHEQ, HSEQ, Quality, Health and Safety, Rail, NEBOSH, IOSH, Civil Engineering, Leeds, North Yorkshire

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset.

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