Workforce Health, Safety & Environment Advisor (WD)

Network Rail; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 46,701 - 55,411; Full time

Job summary

Network Rail is looking for a professional to provide crucial health, safety, and environmental advice to the Route Programme Director in Basingstoke. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with legislative and corporate health and safety requirements.

Your role will involve supporting the team in safety data analysis, guiding on safety management systems, and working to foster a positive health and safety culture.

The remuneration range is between £46,701 and £55,411, with a closing date for applications set for June 15, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of IOSH at Technical level or above.
• Knowledge of Network Rail Health and Safety Management System.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide health and safety advice to the Route Programme Director.
• Monitor compliance with health and safety legislative requirements.
• Support implementation of national safety improvement programmes.

Skills

IOSH membership at 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

Good interpersonal skills

Good communication skills

Job description

Who We Are

The Southern Renewals Enterprise (SRE) is responsible for delivering the Southern Region's ambitious renewals programme across CP7 and CP8. Bringing together a wealth of expertise, SRE will develop, mobilise and deliver a transformative £9 billion programme between 2024 and 2034.

At the heart of SRE is the Southern Integrated Delivery (SID) - a fully integrated commercial partnership between AtkinsRéalis, Network Rail, Octavius, VolkerFitzpatrick and VolkerRail. By combining our collective strength, capability and knowledge, we take shared ownership of delivering this vital renewals programme.

Working collaboratively, we are committed to driving excellence, innovation and efficiency-succeeding together and sharing in that success.

About The Role

Role Overview

You will provide workforce health, safety and environmental advice to the Route Programme Director (Works Delivery) and team, monitor compliance with legislative and corporate requirements, and promote a positive cultural and behavioural change in all aspects of welfare, health, safety and environment management.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide support and guidance to the Route Programme Director (Works Delivery) and team on all workforce health, safety and environmental matters
• Provide support in the collation and analysis of workforce health, safety & environment data
• Check that health, safety and environment management systems are adhered to
• Support the implementation of national safety improvement programmes and take the national lead on designated activities external safety and environmental bodies
• Provide guidance to the Route Programme Director (Works Delivery) and team in the investigation and reporting of accidents and incidents and the Formal Investigation Process
• Coordinate and monitor safety tours and staff surveillance for the teams
• Identify key risks and make recommendations for control measures
• Take an active role in developing the teams in matters of workforce health, safety and the environment
• Initiate appropriate analysis to identify adverse trends and make recommendations on corrective action
• Monitor the investigation and reporting of accidents and incidents including ownership by an appropriate Designated Competent Person (DCP)
• Provide support in the monitoring and reporting of progress to close out non-conformance reports and audit / self-certification actions
• Provide support to the Route Programme Director (Works Delivery) and team when interfacing with external safety and environmental bodies

Band 3B (£46,701-£55,411). Closing date 15 June 2026.

Your Experience And Skills

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)