Rail Assurance Manager

UKund Control; Aberdare; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-linked bonus

Pension scheme

Private GP service

Subsidised gym membership

Holiday buy scheme

Job summary

Ground Control in South Wales is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager (Rail) to ensure health, safety, quality, and environmental standards across the division. In this pivotal role, you’ll collaborate closely with senior leaders, promote a robust HSQE culture, and support project compliance to improve operational performance.

Ideal candidates will possess rail industry experience, strong safety compliance knowledge, and excellent communication skills. The position includes competitive salary, performance-linked bonus, and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in driving HSQE excellence and compliance.
• Ability to promote safety culture across teams.
• Proactive and detail focused, able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Promote HSQE culture and standards across the division.
• Conduct site visits, audits and report on performance.
• Coach teams to improve safety behaviours and compliance.

Skills

Rail industry experience

Understanding of rail safety and compliance standards

Excellent communication and influencing ability

Strong IT skills

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

IOSH membership

Sentinel competencies (PTS / COSS / PC / ES / SSOWP)

Job description

Quality Assurance Manager (Rail)

Location: South Wales

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Driving HSQE excellence across Wales through trusted leadership, hands‑on assurance, and real autonomy to shape safer, higher‑performing operations.

We’re looking for an experienced Assurance & Quality Manager to join our Wales & Western Rail division. This is a key role focused on driving health, safety, quality and environmental standards across the business. Working closely with senior leaders, you’ll support safe and compliant delivery across projects, improve standards, and help create a strong positive culture across operational teams. If you enjoy autonomy, influencing change and making a visible impact, this could be the role for you.

What you’ll do

• Promote a strong HSQE culture across the division
• Provide advice and support on health, safety, quality and environmental matters
• Carry out site visits, audits and team engagement
• Report on performance, risks and improvement actions
• Support project mobilisation, sign‑off and handback processes
• Ensure compliance with drugs and alcohol testing requirements
• Coach and influence teams to improve behaviours and standards
• Ensure compliance with ISO, legal and client requirements
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

What you’ll get

• A role with real autonomy and trust to make decisions
• Variety in your work with no two days the same
• The opportunity to shape standards and influence positive change
• Supportive leadership and collaborative teams
• Ongoing training, development and career progression
• Recognition for strong performance and results
• The chance to build a long‑term career in a growing business

What we’re looking for

• Rail industry experience.
• Strong understanding of rail safety and compliance standards
• NEBOSH Certificate and IOSH membership desirable
• Sentinel competencies desirable (PTS / COSS / PC / ES / SSOWP)
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong IT skills
• Excellent communication and influencing ability
• Organised, proactive and detail focused
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team

Benefits

• Competitive salary – aligned with your skills and experience
• Performance‑linked bonus: Bonus opportunities aligned to your level and contribution.
• Pension scheme – helping you plan for the future
• Recognition schemes – celebrating and rewarding great work
• Private GP service – fast, convenient access to medical support
• Life insurance – providing added peace of mind
• Subsidised gym membership – supporting your health and wellbeing
• Holiday buy scheme – purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave

Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.

We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation.

We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero‑tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels.