Health & Safety Manager overseeing safety for rail infrastructure projects during peak construction phases in the UK. Collaborating with engineering teams and major contractors for a proactive safety culture.
Responsibilities
Support the Principal Health & Safety Manager in delivering programme-level improvement and assurance plans.
Provide competent, professional H&S advice in line with Network Rail standards, UK legislation, and industry best practice.
Conduct site inspections, audits, and investigations to assess compliance and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
Support the assurance and review of Construction Phase Plans, Safe Systems of Work, and risk assessments.
Lead incident investigations, produce detailed reports, and ensure corrective and preventative actions are implemented and closed out.
Deliver safety briefings, toolbox talks, and targeted training to staff and contractors across multiple work sites.
Monitor, analyse, and report on safety metrics, trends, and leading indicators.
Promote a positive, proactive safety culture and influence behavioural safety initiatives at all levels.
Liaise with key internal and external stakeholders, including contractors, delivery partners, and regulatory bodies.
Contribute to safety governance, assurance systems, and programme-wide safety strategy.
Requirements
NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 6 in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent).
Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) or actively working toward Chartership.
Strong working knowledge of CDM 2015, RIDDOR, RISQS, and railway safety legislation and standards.
Proven experience in rail, major infrastructure, construction, utilities, or other high-risk operational environments.
Demonstrated ability to influence, challenge, and engage stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership and Tier 1 contractors.
Excellent communication, investigation, and technical report-writing skills.
Ability to work autonomously across a geographically dispersed project footprint.
Personal Track Safety (PTS) certification or willingness to obtain (training can be supported).
Benefits
Car allowance
Pension scheme
Private medical cover
Job title
Health & Safety Manager – Major Projects, Construction, Rail
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