SHE Manager - Rail

Socotec; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Electric car scheme

Employee recognition programmes

Enhanced company pension

Exclusive retail discounts

Employee assistance programmes

Job summary

SOCOTEC is seeking a SHE Manager to join our Central Team and support growth in the Rail sector, applying health and safety leadership across rail infrastructure projects while promoting a positive safety culture.

With proven SHE experience you will provide expert advice, conduct inspections, ensure RAMS compliance, and investigate incidents, helping SOCOTEC deliver safe, compliant projects and grow careers within a market-leading TIC services group.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent recognised health and safety qualification.
• Sentinel card with current Personal Track Safety (PTS) competence.
• Demonstrable practical experience in rail infrastructure, especially Network Rail assets.
• Good knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and CDM 2015 requirements.
• Experience conducting site inspections, audits and safety monitoring, and RAMS support.
• Experience in investigating incidents, accidents and near misses.

Responsibilities

• Able to influence Safety Health and Environmental results and drive improvements.
• Provide competent health and safety advice to project and site teams.
• Undertake site inspections, safety tours and audits to identify hazards and take corrective actions.
• Support RAMS development and safe systems of work compliance.
• Investigate incidents and contribute to root-cause analysis and lessons learned.
• Monitor contractor/supplier H&S compliance and promote safe culture.
• Maintain H&S records and act as CPT input at project meetings.

Skills

Rail safety leadership

RAMS development

Site inspections

Incident investigation

Change implementation

Safety culture

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate

Sentinel/PTS

Job description

SOCOTEC’s Central Services team provides essential support across HR, Finance, IT, Digital, Marketing, Communications and Operations, enabling our business and technical teams to deliver high-quality services to clients across the UK. By managing recruitment, staff development, payroll, financial planning, digital systems, and internal communications, we ensure smooth operations, efficiency and innovation throughout the organisation. Our people-focused, collaborative culture empowers colleagues to contribute ideas, work safely, and grow their careers while supporting SOCOTEC’s mission to deliver trusted, market-leading services in infrastructure, environmental, and technical sectors.

What's in it for you?

Your expertise deserves recognition. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday (with the option to buy more), an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition programmes, family-friendly support, exclusive retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, and an enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK & Ireland are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

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.

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.