Health & Safety Manager - Rail

Up to £65,000 per annum + Car or Car Allowance

Are you an experienced Health and Safety Advisor feeling like your career has plateaued? Are you craving an opportunity to assume more responsibility as part of a growing organisation with an exceptional pedigree for project delivery in the rail industry?

The Role

As Health and Safety Manager, you will join an established team to oversee all Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality management across key projects and frameworks, focusing on three regions: London, Wessex, Sussex, and Kent.

You will collaborate with project delivery teams to ensure Safety Management Systems are followed on site, conducting inspections, audits, and reporting. It is essential that HSQE management is seen as a supportive activity; you must foster positive relationships with teams, promoting both procedural and behavioural safety.

The Health and Safety Manager will also be responsible for reviewing policies, procedures, and processes to identify improvement opportunities. Leading investigations into accidents and incidents will also be part of your role.

This role emphasizes proactive measures to ensure safe systems of work are in place, practiced, and owned organization-wide, safeguarding colleagues, subcontractors, clients, and the public during project delivery.

The Company

This organisation has a long-standing record of successful project delivery and rapid growth. It plays a leading role in key railway industry improvement programmes. Operating as a Principal Contractor, it has earned a reputation for delivering projects such as station enhancements, bridge and earthworks renewals, disability access improvements, and depot constructions.

The company is also renowned for developing its team, with a clear plan for the successful candidate to progress into a senior Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality Management role.

Remuneration

The salary is up to £65,000, depending on experience, and includes a car or car allowance to cover travel. Support is provided to attain and maintain professional memberships or certifications.

About You

This role is suitable for an experienced Health and Safety professional seeking involvement in a diverse range of railway infrastructure projects. You must have prior experience in this sector and be familiar with the complexities of managing health and safety in an operational railway environment.

• This is a mobile role requiring flexibility to travel across UK sites.
• Ideally, you will be CMIOSH qualified or working towards it.
• Your character is crucial; a proactive, positive, and engaging approach to Health and Safety is essential to gain stakeholder ownership of safety on site.