Environment Specialist
Network Rail
Provide environmental expertise to ensure compliance and sustainability in rail capital projects.
5 days ago ago
£35,582 - £42,218
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
40,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction
Asset management
Systems engineering
Design
Operations & Maintenance
Consulting
Project management
Sector Specialisms
Marketing
Human Resources
IT
Logistics
Project Management
Finance
Property
Legal
Role
What you would be doing
surveillance
inspection
compliance
record keeping
documentation
stakeholder liaison
- Produce and undertake a programme of surveillance and inspection checks.
- Provide expert support and guidance on all environmental matters to delivery legislative compliance.
- Update and maintain environmental records and documentation to support the environment management system and emergency plans
- Monitor closeout of environmental non conformances.
- Provide the focus for liaison arrangements with environmental stakeholders.
What you bring
iso 14001
maintenance
legislation
railway
ems
professional body
- Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills
- Knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standard
- Membership of professional body
- Knowledge of maintenance delivery process and techniques
- Good understanding of UK and European environmental legislation and regulation
- Good understanding of environmental management system
- Knowledge of operational railway environment
- Take advantage of healthcare offers (including discounted healthcare club membership), discounted cycle hire, and online shopping sites
- Access to a range of contributory pension schemes,
- Hybrid working where possible and enhanced family-friendly support
- A 35-hour-per-week contract with flexible working options available to help support your work-life balance
- 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community
- 28 days annual leave – with the opportunity to buy and/or sell up to 5 days
- Privileged staff travel – Discretionary leisure travel discount of 75%
- A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train
- We can offer you a season ticket loan, annual season tickets are discounted.
- 5 days of paid volunteering leave
- The potential to top up your competitive salary with a bonus
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Security clearance- pre-employment checks are required for all offers of employment.
- a drugs and alcohol test is mandatory; a positive result will result in the application being rescinded and a 5‑year ban for safety‑critical roles.
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Company
Overview
20,000 miles of track
Rail Network Span
The extensive railway infrastructure it manages spans over 20,000 miles, ensuring connectivity across the UK.
30,000 bridges
Managed Structures
Operates and maintains over 30,000 bridges to ensure safe rail passage for trains and passengers.
- Responsible for managing the country’s railway infrastructure, playing a vital role in the UK's transport system.
- Ensures the safe passage of trains through its management of critical railway assets.
- Origins date back to 2002, when the rail infrastructure was brought into public ownership.
- Based in Milton Keynes, it is a crucial player in delivering major transportation projects.
- Typical projects include track renewal, station modernization, and large-scale electrification efforts.
- Oversees one of the world’s most complex and busiest rail networks, with significant investment in improving connectivity across the UK.
- Focuses on maintaining safety and operational efficiency through cutting-edge technology and engineering solutions.
- Collaborates with train operators and local authorities to ensure seamless travel experiences for passengers.
- Delivers the High Speed 2 (HS2) project, set to revolutionize rail travel in the UK.
- Committed to improving sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of rail transport.
- Safety first, always.
- We value people’s ideas, energy and drive.
- We are responsible, dependable and accountable.
- We are better together, we collaborate, share knowledge and support each other.
- We challenge ourselves to deliver outstanding performance.
- We are committed to doing the right thing.
50% Reduction
Carbon Emissions Target
The company aims to reduce its carbon emissions by half by 2025 compared to 2017 levels.
Net Zero 2050
Carbon Neutrality Goal
The company is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
- Increasing use of renewable energy across operations.
- Promoting low-carbon technologies, including electrification of rail networks.
- Investing in green innovation and sustainable rail infrastructure.
- Commitment to reducing waste, with a focus on reusing and recycling materials.
- Developing and implementing nature-based solutions to enhance biodiversity.
40% Women
Senior Leadership Target
Aiming for 40% of women in senior leadership roles by 2025 to achieve greater gender balance.
- Rolling out initiatives to support career progression for all employees, particularly women and ethnic minorities.
- Ongoing leadership development programs focused on building a more inclusive workplace.
- Increasing the representation of women in technical roles.
- Diversifying recruitment efforts, including targeting underrepresented groups.
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