Workforce Health, Safety & Environment Advisor

-; City Of London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading railway company in the UK is seeking a professional to provide workforce health, safety, and environmental advice. The role includes monitoring compliance and promoting cultural change within health and safety. Required qualifications include IOSH membership at a technical level and strong communication skills. The position offers a salary range of £46,701 - £55,411 plus an allowance. This is an essential role to ensure the safety and efficiency of railway operations.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Institute of Occupational Health and safety (IOSH) at Technical (TechIOSH) level or above.
• Knowledge of Network Rail Health and Safety Management System.
• Knowledge of maintenance processes and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance on workforce health and safety matters.
• Monitor compliance with legislative and corporate requirements.
• Identify key risks and make recommendations for control measures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Influencing skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Membership of the Institute of Occupational Health and Safety (IOSH) at TechIOSH level

Job description

About Network Rail

Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Brief Description

Provide workforce health, safety and environmental advice to the Head of Maintenance Delivery and Head of Operations Delivery and teams. Monitor compliance with legislative and corporate requirements. Promote a positive cultural and behavioural change in all aspects of welfare, health, safety and environment management.

About the role (External)

Key Accountabilities

1. Provide support and guidance to the Head of Maintenance Delivery and Head of Operations Delivery and teams on all workforce health, safety and environmental matters.


2. Provide support in the collation and analysis of workforce health, safety & environment data.


3. Check that health, safety and environment management systems are adhered to.


4. Support the implementation of national safety improvement programmes and take the national lead on designated activities.


5. Provide guidance to the Head of Maintenance Delivery and Head of Operations Delivery and teams in the investigation and reporting of accidents and incidents and the Formal Investigation Process.


6. Coordinate and monitor safety tours and staff surveillance for the teams.


7. Identify key risks and make recommendations for control measures.


8. Take an active role in developing the teams in matters of workforce health, safety and the environment.


9. Initiate appropriate analysis to identify adverse trends and make recommendations on corrective action.


10. Monitor the investigation and reporting of accidents and incidents including ownership by an appropriate Designated Competent Person (DCP).


11. Provide support in the monitoring and reporting of progress to close out non‑conformance reports and audit / self‑certification actions.


12. Provide support to the Head of Maintenance Delivery and Head of Operations Delivery and teams when interfacing with external safety and environmental bodies.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Must be a member of the Institute of Occupational Health and safety (IOSH) at Technical (TechIOSH) level or above


• Knowledge of Network Rail Health and Safety Management System


• Knowledge of Network Rail Environment Management System


• Knowledge of maintenance processes and techniques


• Knowledge of investigations process and techniques


• Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of operational railway environment


• Institute of Environmental Management Award (IEMA)

How to apply (External)

Salary: Band 3B ( £46,701- £55,411) plus Inner London Allowance £3,270.

Closing date: 01 December 2025 - Late applications will not be accepted.

Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard has changed.

All prospective candidates who are offered a conditional role, will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.

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