Health and Safety Manager

On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a Health and Safety manager for a 6 Month contract based in London (3 days per week on site).

Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railway. From Crossrail – Europe’s largest civil engineering project – to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do!

As a Health and Safety Manager , your main responsibilities will be:

- Scope and define the DSEAR improvement programme, identifying requirements, priorities, deliverables and appropriate timescales.
- Develop and coordinate a structured rollout plan for the programme across relevant locations within the Southern Region.
- Complete comprehensive DSEAR assessments, identifying hazardous substances, potentially explosive atmospheres and associated risks.
- Identify areas of non-compliance or improvement and provide clear, proportionate recommendations and remedial actions.
- Work collaboratively with operational teams, site stakeholders and other health and safety professionals to support effective implementation of DSEAR requirements.
- Monitor progress against the improvement programme, maintaining accurate assessment records and providing clear updates on risks, actions and delivery.

Essential:

- Strong knowledge and practical understanding of DSEAR requirements and their application within operational environments.
- Demonstrable experience of independently carrying out and documenting DSEAR assessments.
- Comprehensive knowledge of relevant UK health and safety legislation, regulations and risk management principles .
- Experience of scoping, planning and delivering health, safety or regulatory compliance improvement programmes.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical requirements into clear and practical actions.
- Ability to work autonomously across multiple locations, prioritising workloads and delivering high-quality assessments and recommendations within agreed timescales.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Please note that Network Rail has a maximum 90-minute commute policy for all staff to the specified location for this role.

Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone.

Disability Confident

As a Disability Confident employer, Network Rail encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent candidates . Applications from candidates who identify as having a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be prioritised for review. Where application volumes are high, additional role-specific and desirable criteria may be applied as part of the shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, Network Rail welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, reservists and military spouses or partners. Applications from eligible candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role will be prioritised for review. Where application volumes are high, additional role-specific and desirable criteria may be applied as part of the shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".