She Manager - Rail

Socotec Uk & Ireland; East Staffordshire; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC UK is seeking a SHE Manager for Rail to lead health and safety across rail projects, ensuring compliance with Network Rail standards and CDM 2015.

You will deliver safety tours, RAMS reviews, incident investigations, and mentoring site teams, contributing to a positive safety culture while supporting business growth.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent recognised health and safety qualification
• Sentinel/PTS - Holds a valid Sentinel card with current Personal Track Safety (PTS) competence
• Demonstrable practical experience working within the rail infrastructure sector, specifically on or around Network Rail infrastructure and projects
• Good knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and construction/rail industry requirements (including CDM 2015)
• Experience undertaking site inspections, audits and safety monitoring, and reviewing/supporting RAMS
• Experience investigating incidents, accidents and near misses

Responsibilities

• Influence Safety Health and Environmental results across the business, driving improvements
• Provide competent health and safety advice and support to project and site management teams
• Undertake site inspections, safety tours and audits, identifying hazards and driving corrective actions
• Support RAMS development, review and implementation to ensure safe systems of work
• Investigate incidents, accidents and near misses and contribute to root-cause analysis
• Monitor contractor/subcontractor compliance with H&S requirements
• Support toolbox talks, safety campaigns and promote a positive safety culture
• Maintain H&S records, inspection reports and action trackers, and contribute to project/site meetings

Skills

NEBOSH General Certificate

Sentinel/PTS

Rail sector experience

UK health & safety legislation

RAMS review

Incident investigations

Job description

Job Description

SHE Manager, Rail

This could be your opportunity to excel as a SHE Manager, playing a vital role in supporting SOCOTEC’s continued success.

As SOCOTEC grows, so do our teams. We’re looking for a dedicated SHE Manager to join our Central Team, help support our growth in the Rail sector and wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride.

With proven SHE experience you will provide effective health and safety support across our rail infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with Network Rail standards, legislation and company requirements, while promoting safe working practices and a positive safety culture.

The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to):

• Able to Influence Safety Health and Environmental results across the business affecting change and driving improvements.
• Provide competent health and safety advice and support to project and site management teams.
• Undertake site inspections, safety tours and audits, identifying hazards and driving corrective actions.
• Support the development, review and implementation of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), ensuring safe systems of work are followed.
• Investigate incidents, accidents and near misses, contributing to root-cause analysis, corrective actions and lessons learned.
• Monitor compliance of contractors and subcontractors with statutory, client and company H&S requirements.
• Support toolbox talks, briefings and safety campaigns, and promote a positive safety culture by challenging unsafe behaviours.
• Maintain accurate H&S records, inspection reports and action trackers, and contribute professional H&S input at project/site meetings.

Qualifications

To be a successful, you should be able to demonstrate:

• NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent recognised health and safety qualification
• Sentinel/PTS - Holds a valid Sentinel card with current Personal Track Safety (PTS) competence.
• Demonstrable practical experience working within the rail infrastructure sector, specifically on or around Network Rail infrastructure and projects.
• Good knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and construction/rail industry requirements (including CDM 2015).
• Experience undertaking site inspections, audits and safety monitoring, and reviewing/supporting RAMS.
• Experience investigating incidents, accidents and near misses.

Additional Information

Why SOCOTEC?

Join a thriving community of over 2,500 industry professionals who are passionate about making a real difference. At SOCOTEC UK, we're not just delivering services - we're shaping the future of testing, inspection, and certification across the nation.

What sets us apart? Our people. We've built our reputation on attracting exceptional talent like you and empowering them to deliver excellence at every turn. Our comprehensive range of TIC services means you'll have the opportunity to work on diverse, challenging projects that truly matter.

In this role, you won't just be another employee - you'll be a key player in our continued success story. Your expertise will directly contribute to our mission of building a safer, more sustainable world, while you grow your career alongside some of the industry's finest professionals.

Your Career, Your Way

Build a traditional career path or explore opportunities across multiple disciplines - all within SOCOTEC. Your choice, your direction.

Work Your Way

Local, national, or global projects. Office-based, remote, or hybrid. We offer the flexibility that empowers you to perform at your best.

Committed to Your Growth

From day one, you'll have access to comprehensive training, mentorship, and development programs. We support every step of your professional journey. #YouGrowWeGrow

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.