Health and Safety Manager
Job Introduction
The railway has seen nearly 200 years of technology and innovation that has transformed how we provide services to passengers and freight customers. Technology is continuing to transform the railway industry. Imagine an exciting environment where Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) are not just buzzwords but the driving force behind every operation, every decision, and every solution.
As part of the DDaT directorate, you have a unique opportunity to enable our customers and industry partner with modern and transformative technology. From the day-to-day IT operations that keeps a national railway running, to the extensive delivery programmes that our helping to reshape the railway – we are at the forefront of all of it. We operate with a talented and passionate workforce, fostering empowered individuals and teams who understand that technology is not just a tool – it's the catalyst for progress, especially in an ever-demanding industry where change is a constant.
Get ready to embark on a journey where your skills will not just be utilised; they'll be honed and expanded. You're not just joining a team; you're becoming part of a collective force helping to build and operate a railway fit for the next 200 years!
Main Responsibility
To provide professional health and safety advice and support to the Telecoms function, co-ordinate the relevant Network Rail Telecom (NRT) activities and to facilitate compliance with the Network Rail Health and Safety Management System and all relevant legal, industry and company standards.
- Provide functional support, guidance and professional expertise to the project teams on all health and safety matters affecting the portfolio of projects so as to deliver successful execution of the programme or works.
- Work directly with the project teams providing health and safety direction by leading the HSEA specialist aligned to the team. (Where applicable)
- Lead/Direct periodic meetings with the contracting organisations to share and promulgate best practice and lessons learnt.
- Provide support to the project teams on inspection and monitoring of the safety and environmental performance of projects and monitor so that a consistent approach is taken to contractor occupational and construction safety across all projects within the portfolio.
- Work with project teams to determine practical and deliverable measures to improve health & safety performance within projects.
- Support the project teams in the investigation of accidents and incidents and in the implementation of resulting recommendations.
- Provide the single point of contact for the project portfolio with HMRI and other health and safety organisations for day-to-day site health and safety.
- Co-ordinate the health & safety activities of the programme and maintain effective liaison with other NRT Regions, Programmes and Major Projects and aligned routes.
The Ideal Candidate
Essential
- NEBOSH Construction certificate
- NEBOSH Tech SP certificate
- Significant experience in the successful management of HSEA issues on major programmes of work in the construction and//or rail industries
- Project Safety Management course.
Desirable
- Membership of a relevant professional body with chartered status and/or educated to degree level.
- NEBOSH diploma, IEMA certificate,
- An experienced Health and Safety or Environment practitioner.
- Knowledge of Behavioural Change techniques.
- Knowledge of Network Rail’s systems and processes.
- Working knowledge of rules, Regulations and standards applicable to contractor safety.
We are committed to a diverse workplace enriched with representation from diverse cultures, backgrounds and skills. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where difference is embraced, and individuals can thrive. We recognise that the success of the team is dependent on a multi-cultural, multi-disciplined group of individuals, aligned to deliver successful solutions.
At Network Rail, we have a number of employee networks to reflect our diverse population and help to raise issues to the wider workforce and support their membership and support our Everybody Matters strategy, led by our central Diversity & Inclusion team. We have Diversity & Inclusion Champions who take part and lead on many activities, to drive through more initiatives to support an inclusive environment for all its people and promote a professional and positive working environment. For more information on Diversity & Inclusion at Network Rail, please follow this link
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Package Description
Vacancy type: Permanent, 35 hours per week, Hybrid working of 2/3 days in the office. We welcome applications from those seeking flexible or part time hours.
Location: Can be flexible, Doncaster Carolina House, Manchester Piccadilly Tower or The Quadrant, Milton Keynes
Closing date: 22nd April 2024
Interviews will take place W/C 22nd / 29th April 2024 , these will be held Face to Face
Band & Salary: Band 3C
Project reach will be Network Rail and its partners deploying fibre cables and system to improve mobile performance on the UK Rail Net work.
This role will support the Reach Program management team and the wider DDAT team as required. In particular the role will support a new team in Telecoms Operations that focuses on governance, risk, assurance and safety so there is plenty of opportunity to be involved in shaping the new team culture, work plans and targets.
About the Company
We’re an organisation where people matter. We matter to millions.
We offer excellent benefits, including:
Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
✨ Defined benefit pension scheme.
75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
Up to 75% off leisure travel.
️ Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.
Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.
Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
️ Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
❤ Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.
We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments
Plus, more….
Our role is to run a safe, reliable and efficient railway, serving customers and communities. We exist to get people and goods where they need to be and to support our country’s economic prosperity. Safety is our number one priority.
We're undertaking an ambitious change. Our vision is Putting Passengers First - becoming a company that is on the side of passengers and freight users. As one of the UK’s leading equal opportunities employers, our values and the way we behave is important to us and we have created an environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution. We have seven employee networks that provide fantastic support, opportunities and development for applicants from all backgrounds. Click here for more information
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd