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Rail Health & Safety Manager, West Midlands
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Job Category:
-
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
db1568a133a2
Job Views:
7
Posted:
03.03.2025
Expiry Date:
17.04.2025
Job Description:
Job summary
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:
* Support and promote the communication and explanation of the safety strategy in order that all staff and contract workforce are fully aware of all safety expectations.
* Champion a culture of 'improvement' by raising safety concerns and agreeing on actions to upskill the workforce.
* Take ownership of developing a programme of site visits, ensuring all sites are visited and audited.
* Carry out inspections and deliver safety awareness briefings, standdowns, and training.
* Support the Bid department by providing H&S data and knowledge when tendering for projects.
* Deputise for the Group HSQE Manager during client and stakeholder meetings where needed.
* Support the Group HSQE Manager with the implementation of H&S measures.
* Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, Principal Contractors, and Industry businesses to understand safety strategies.
* Thoroughly investigate accidents and incidents to include immediate, underlying, and root causes accompanied by an appropriate remedial action plan.
* Work closely with the Group Head of HSQE in developing the Company's policies, processes, and procedures.
* To proactively work with the Fleet Manager to ensure a high standard of driving is maintained through awareness and training.
About You:
Essential skills and qualifications:
* Relevant experience in successfully managing safety, health, quality, and environmental governance in the rail industry.
* Demonstrable understanding of the UK and European legislative framework.
* Organized and reliable individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Full clean UK driving license.
Preferred skills and qualifications:
* Membership of NEBOSH.
* Proven knowledge of investigation and shared learning processes.
* Strong management, interpersonal, influencing, and organizational skills.
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