Job Description:

Our client is seeking a Senior Health and Safety Manager to lead the health and safety function across rail projects, site locations and offices. The role will provide strategic leadership, technical advice and practical support, helping to embed a culture centred on safe working, sustainability and wellbeing.

• Lead the rollout and implementation of health and safety elements within the Safe, Sustainable and Wellbeing strategy across projects
• Provide day-to-day health and safety leadership, advice and support to project teams, offices, employees and contractors
• Ensure health and safety policies, procedures and management system processes reflect current legislation and are effectively implemented
• Review, update and produce health and safety documentation for the business management system
• Carry out site safety inspections, audits and reviews of corrective actions arising from incidents, inspections and audits
• Ensure accidents, incidents and near misses are accurately reported, investigated and communicated in line with company procedures
• Support continuous improvement by sharing lessons learnt and contributing to internal and external audit programmes
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, training and coaching for employees, contractors and project stakeholders
• Provide technical assistance to Project Managers and the Head of Operational Health and Safety
• Attend business and project meetings, providing clear updates on health, safety and environmental matters
• Line manage and support other Health and Safety Advisors

• Significant experience as a Health and Safety Manager within a Tier 1 organisation
• Previous experience in the rail, power, utilities or tunnelling sectors
• Working and demonstrable understanding of health and safety legislation
• Understanding of electrical and mechanical standards, construction industry practices and ISO 45001
• Experience of carrying out accident and incident investigations
• NEBOSH Diploma or NCRQ Diploma
• Graduate membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
• CSCS card and a full UK driving licence
• Good IT skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent communication, coaching, investigation and report-writing skills

• Permanent opportunity within the rail engineering sector
• Opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure and construction projects
• Collaborative working environment focused on safety, sustainability and wellbeing
• Opportunities to support continuous improvement and professional development

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Health and Safety Manager to make a significant contribution to safe project delivery across the rail sector. Apply now to take the next step in your career.