HSQE Manager

ScotRail; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading railway company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced HSQE Manager for their Property Services team. This role is pivotal for ensuring health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance across stations and depots. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and experience in HSQE management within high-risk environments. This position offers a competitive salary range and a variety of employee perks including free rail travel and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Contributory Final Salary Pension scheme

Free and reduced rate rail travel

Generous holiday allowance

Enhanced company sick pay

Life Insurance cover

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing and auditing ISO systems.
• Strong working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Experience designing and delivering HSQE training.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain HSQE standards for Property Services.
• Lead audits and inspections for regulatory compliance.
• Provide expert advice on health & safety matters.

Skills

Risk assessment

Excellent communication

Stakeholder engagement

Incident investigation

Education

NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

Chartered or Graduate Member of IOSH

Tools

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

ISO 9001

Job description

HSQE Manager

Contract – Permanent

With more than 5,000 employees, ScotRail plays a vital role in serving the people and communities of Scotland. We recognise a modern and diverse workforce, encouraged to use their talents, and develop their skills, is integral to our success in serving and reflecting the communities of Scotland. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and have also set ourselves ambitious sustainability targets including having a carbon‑free railway in Scotland by 2035.

Not your average role….

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HSQE Manager to join our Property Services team. This is a pivotal role, responsible for ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance across our stations, depots, and property assets. You will champion a positive safety culture, drive continuous improvement, and support the competence and development of both internal teams and external contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain HSQE standards, policies, and procedures for Property Services, ensuring compliance with legislation, industry standards, and ScotRail’s Safety Management System.
• Lead audits, inspections, and risk assessments to ensure safe working practices and regulatory compliance.
• Provide expert advice on site‑specific health & safety matters, including incident and accident management.
• Oversee contractor and supplier HSQE performance, including onboarding, training, and regular reviews.
• Design and deliver HSQE training programmes, safety briefings, and toolbox talks.
• Analyse HSQE data, report performance to management, and lead improvement initiatives.
• Foster a culture of openness, learning, and shared accountability for HSQE performance across ScotRail and with industry partners.

What you bring ….

Essential

• NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent Level 6+ qualification).
• Chartered or Graduate Member of IOSH (CMIOSH / GradIOSH).
• Proven experience managing and auditing ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 systems.
• Demonstrable track record in HSQE management within rail, infrastructure, or high‑risk construction environments.
• Strong working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, CDM Regulations 2015, and environmental compliance.
• Qualified lead or internal auditor for one or more ISO standards (45001 / 14001 / 9001).
• Skilled in risk assessment, root cause analysis, and incident investigation.
• Experience designing and delivering HSQE training and assessing contractor competence.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly across Scotland.

Desirable

• Awareness of statutory PPM legislation (e.g. LOLER, Legionella, Electrical inspection).
• Familiarity with digital HSQE / asset management systems.
• Experience applying Network Rail standards or RISQS requirements.
• Membership of IEMA or equivalent environmental qualification.
• Knowledge of carbon reduction, sustainability, and behavioural safety programmes.
• Background in engineering, facilities management, or construction.

This role works Monday – Friday, 35 hours per week, and is based in Atrium Court.

Salary £60k - £65k per annum depending on experience.

What we Offer

• Contributory Final Salary Pension scheme.
• Free and reduced rate rail travel for you and your family.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Enhanced company sick pay and family leave including maternity, paternity and adoption.
• Life Insurance cover for 4 x annual salary.
• Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and healthcare cashback plan.

Please note that due to the volume of interest received these vacancies could close prior to the published date.

Selection Process

Candidates short‑listed will be invited to attend a competency‑based interview which will take place week commencing 8th December 2025. All offers are subject to passing our pre‑employment checks which include a criminal record check, medical and referencing.

Equal Opportunities

ScotRail is six times accredited as a Top Employer, has achieved Leaders in Diversity and is a Disability Confident Employer. We value, celebrate, and respect the diversity our people and aim to inspire, attract, retain, and develop the best talent. Because we value diversity and the benefits it brings, we want to continue improving the diversity of our people and particularly welcome applications from women, young people, LGBT+ people, people with a disability, and people from ethnically diverse background.