Rail Safety Lead: ES/COSS & PIC on Live Schemes

Story Contracting Limited; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Story Contracting Limited in Temple, United Kingdom, is looking for a Lead Safety Critical Operative to support safe delivery of rail projects by performing Engineering Supervisor (ES) and Controller of Site Safety (COSS) duties. You will plan and implement safe systems of work and lead safety-critical behaviours across schemes.

You will act as the appointed Person in Charge (PIC) on live schemes when required, ensuring NR/L2/OHS/019 compliant planning, readiness, and briefing materials, while

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as Controller of Site Safety (COSS) and Engineering Supervisor (ES).
• Experience with OTP, OTM and engineering train operations.
• Strong knowledge of rail safety standards and safe systems of work.
• Demonstrates safety behaviours and leads by example on site.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills; proactive in planning and assurance.
• Full driving licence held.

Responsibilities

• Undertake ES duties across midweek and weekend possessions.
• Undertake COSS duties across live rail projects.
• Act as PIC and support Safe Work Pack planning per NR/L2/OHS/019.
• Prepare readiness documentation, safety plans and briefing materials.
• Carry out site familiarisation to verify access and hazards.
• Support Work Package Plans and Task Briefing Sheets.
• Collaborate with Responsible Managers to ensure Safe Systems of Work and risk controls.
• Attend PICOP meetings and integration discussions.
• Lead safety-critical inductions and handovers for contingent labour.
• Support continuous improvement and best practices across Story.

Skills

COSS experience

ES experience

Rail safety knowledge

Planning and assurance

Team leadership

Driving licence

Job description

Story Contracting Limited in Temple, United Kingdom, is looking for a Lead Safety Critical Operative to support safe delivery of rail projects by performing Engineering Supervisor (ES) and Controller of Site Safety (COSS) duties. You will plan and implement safe systems of work and lead safety-critical behaviours across schemes.

You will act as the appointed Person in Charge (PIC) on live schemes when required, ensuring NR/L2/OHS/019 compliant planning, readiness, and briefing materials, while