Rail Health and Safety Manager

Job Summary:
Health and Safety
Key Skills Required for this Role:
Health and Safety/Rail
Job Description:
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 Team
Monitor fatigue management and working hours to ensure proper planning of working patterns
Manage the Sentinel App/Portal as the main point of contact for the Rail Sector
Monitor and plan sentinel team competency requirements
Lead monthly safety reviews and quarterly safety briefings
Carry out investigations as required
Lead RISQS Reviews
Support the planning of safety tours
Act 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) work
Project manage OPI work
Prepare 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) qualified
Relevant experience in successfully managing safety, health, quality, and environmental governance in the rail industry
Demonstrable understanding of the UK and European legislative framework
Demonstrable Network Rail project management experience
Organized and reliable individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
Membership of IOSH
Hold current COSS (Controller of Site Safety) and OLEC competency (not mandatory)
Proven knowledge of investigation and shared learning processes
Project management experience
Strong management, interpersonal, influencing, and organizational skills
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