Safety Health & Environment Specialist (High Speed)
Network Rail
Develop and manage safety, health and environmental risk assessments and compliance for HS rail.
22 days ago ago
£35,582 - £42,218
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Contractor
Gravesend, 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
doc management
audit support
contract review
data collation
risk inspection
project management
- Manage and evaluate documentation requirements for health, safety and environment in compliance with the Network Rail High Speed Health & Safety Management System and legal requirements.
- Support the delivery of the NRHS Audit Plan.
- Manage the assessment and development of the health, safety and environment aspects of supplier contract documentation, where relevant.
- Provide support to the NRHS SHE and performance teams in the collation of workforce health, safety and environment data within the corporate management systems processes.
- Support line managers in compliance with the Accident & Investigation processes and assist where required in the collation of evidence.
- Evaluate information held in health, safety and environment documentation produced by functional suppliers and provide advice on its applicability and effectiveness.
- Provide a project management service for health, safety and environment OPEX work in accordance with NRHS standards and guidelines.
- Carry out risk based inspections of the function’s worksites and locations.
- Provide advice and guidance to staff regarding health, safety, environment and assurance matters.
- Support NRHS teams in undertaking risk assessments and health, safety and environment monitoring activities.
What you bring
iosh tech
nebosh diploma
railway ops
risk assessment
project management
auditor
- Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
- Knowledge and experience of railway operations and relevant standards
- Good risk assessment skills / knowledge
- Good Project Management skills/knowledge
- Must be a member of the Institute of Occupational Health and safety (IOSH) at Technical (TechIOSH) level or above
- Knowledge of health, safety environment management system and compliance management processes
- National Examinations Board of Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
- Understanding of British Health and Safety legal requirements
- Knowledge of contractual processes
- Understanding of British environmental legal requirements
- Logical thinker
- Internal auditor qualification
- Accident Investigator trained
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Security clearance- security vetting may be required depending on the role
- successful candidates must undergo a drugs and alcohol test
- pre‑employment checks will be carried out
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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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