Rail Sentinel Coordinator

OCU; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering contractor in the UK seeks a Rail Sentinel Coordinator to manage compliance for safety-critical rail operations. This role involves overseeing Sentinel scheme adherence, coordinating training and testing, and conducting audits to ensure worker safety. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in a compliance role and strong knowledge of Network Rail regulations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a rail or safety-critical compliance role, preferably within the Sentinel system.
• Proficiency with Sentinel compliance tools and strong organisational skills.
• Experience with Fatigue Management Systems and familiarity with RISQS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance with Sentinel scheme requirements for rail staff.
• Coordinate medicals, tests, and training in line with Network Rail standards.
• Carry out periodic audits and handle compliance-related queries.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Network Rail Sentinel Scheme Rules

Excellent organisational and time-management skills

High attention to detail and accuracy

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage sensitive information confidentially

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sentinel portal

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Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice.

We choose to be successful.

We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.

We are looking for a Rail Sentinel Coordinator to join the OCU Connect team.

The Rail Sentinel Coordinator is responsible for the management, compliance, and administration of Sentinel scheme requirements for all rail staff. If successful you will ensure all safety-critical and trackside workers are fully compliant with Network Rail and Sentinel regulations, including Sentinel card validity, training, medicals, and drug & alcohol testing.

You will also need to be able to:

• Maintain and update the Sentinel database to ensure all personnel have valid and current competencies.
• Schedule and coordinate medicals, drug & alcohol tests, and training courses in line with Network Rail standards.
• Ensure all new starters are inducted and registered with Sentinel prior to track access.
• Liaise with training providers, medical centres, and internal departments to manage compliance timelines.
• Carry out periodic Sentinel audits and internal compliance checks.
• Understand, brief and act upon any changes to standards and requirements in relation to the role.
• Provide real-time support for compliance issues relating to Sentinel.
• Manage PPE and ID assurance linked to Sentinel eligibility.
• Submit fatigue and working hours reports in accordance with Network Rail guidelines.
• Act as the point of contact for all Sentinel-related queries from internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Support investigations into any Sentinel or compliance breaches.
• Periodic reporting on based on KPI’s.
• General ad-hoc administrative tasks within the office environment.

To be successful in the role you will need to:

• Previous experience in a rail or safety-critical compliance role (preferably within the Sentinel system).
• Strong knowledge of Network Rail Sentinel Scheme Rules.
• Proficient with Sentinel portal and associated compliance tools.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive information confidentially.
• Competent in using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with Fatigue Management Systems.
• Familiarity with RISQS requirements and audit standards.

Company Information:

OCU leads the way in end-to-end infrastructure engineering in the utilities, digital, and energy markets, specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements. Our breadth of capabilities and depth of operational capacity, paired with our cutting-edge technology, ensure that we are not just part of the market; we are leading it.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading power, energy transition, water, telecoms and digital clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.