Rail Health and Safety Manager

Our client, a leading company in the rail industry, is seeking a highly skilled Rail Health and Safety Manager to join their team. With their extensive experience in rail infrastructure, our client covers all aspects of the railway system, ensuring safety and adherence to industry standards and processes.
As the Rail Health and Safety Manager, you will play a pivotal role in providing subject matter advice, assurance, direction, and support to the Rail Team. Your main focus will be on continuous improvement, taking the lead in all areas of safety, health, and environment (SHE). Additionally, you will support the planning and delivery of projects across the Rail Sector.
Key Responsibilities:
Health & Safety:
Be an ambassador for our client's safety program and ensure the implementation of SHE practices across the Rail TeamMonitor fatigue management and working hours to ensure proper planning of working patternsManage the Sentinel App/Portal as the main point of contact for the Rail SectorMonitor and plan sentinel team competency requirementsLead monthly safety reviews and quarterly safety briefingsCarry out investigations as requiredLead RISQS ReviewsSupport the planning of safety toursAct as the Controller of Site Safety (COSS)Manage updates and reviews of Rail policies and procedures
OPI Work:
Plan and program Operational Property Inspections (OPI) workProject manage OPI workPrepare Safe Systems of Work Planning (SSOWP) and all relevant safe work packs
Project Management:
Take the lead in project managing various engineering schemes
About You:
Essential skills and qualifications:
PTS (Personal Track Safety) qualifiedRelevant experience in successfully managing safety, health, quality, and environmental governance in the rail industryDemonstrable understanding of the UK and European legislative frameworkDemonstrable Network Rail project management experienceOrganized and reliable individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Preferred skills and qualifications:
Membership of IOSHHold current COSS (Controller of Site Safety) and OLEC competency (not mandatory)Proven knowledge of investigation and shared learning processesProject management experienceStrong management, interpersonal, influencing, and organizational skills
If you have the required skills and experience, and you are passionate about Health and Safety in the rail industry, please apply now.