Health And Safety Manager

On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a Health and Safety Manager for a 12 month contract based in either Crewe, Bletchley, Birmingham or Manchester.

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 to:

- Provide expert Health & Safety advice and guidance to senior management , ensuring compliance with current and emerging legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Evaluate Health & Safety risks, identify options, and support the development of recommendations and action plans to address compliance and operational challenges .
- Develop, implement, review, and maintain Health & Safety policies, procedures, and standards across the department.
- Lead and support the investigation of accidents, incidents, and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Promote a positive Health & Safety culture by proactively delivering guidance, raising awareness, and driving compliance at all organisational levels.
- Support line managers with complex or high-risk Health & Safety matters, providing expert advice and guidance to enable informed decision -making on a case-by-case basis.

Essential:

- Demonstrable Health & Safety experience providing advice, guidance, and assurance within a complex organisational environment.
- NEBOSH qualification (General Certificate, Diploma, or equivalent recognised Health & Safety qualification).
- Knowledge and practical application of CDM Regulations and associated duties, responsibilities, and compliance requirements.
- Experience of developing, implementing, and reviewing Health & Safety policies, procedures, and management systems.
- Experience of conducting accident, incident, and near-miss investigations, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and provide expert advice on complex or high-risk Health & Safety matters.

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".