Health and Safety Manager
About Our Client
Our client is a Health and Safety Consultancy and have been working in the Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental industry for over 18 years covering many different sectors. They have a diverse range of clients, and pride themselves on providing a first-class service. They look after organisations and businesses of any shape and size, and offer practical and innovative solutions keeping them safe, compliant and profitable.
They are looking for a proactive and highly skilled Health and Safety Manager to join the team supporting the Transpennine Route Upgrade Project, working between Manchester, Leeds and York.
In this role, you will provide leadership, assurance, and guidance to ensure the highest standards of health, safety, and wellbeing across rail maintenance, construction, and operational environments.
You will work closely with major projects, engineering teams, contractors, and leadership to deliver a safe working culture and drive continuous improvement across all Health and Safety function.
What Our Client Can Offer You:
* Permanent
* Full-time
* Location – Working between Manchester, Leeds and York
* Opportunity to play a key role in improving the safety of the UK rail network
* Professional development pathways and support toward Chartership
* Flexible working arrangements where applicable
* A collaborative and safety first working culture
* Pay – £60,000 to £70,000 per year
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday with occasional night and evening works
Benefits:
* Car Allowance
* On-site parking
* Company events
* Company pension
* Private medical insurance
* Staff wellbeing Day each year
* An additional day leave for your birthday
* Sick Pay (after qualifying period)
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the Principal Health and Safety Manager in delivering improvement / assurance plans.
* Provide competent H&S advice in line with Network Rail standards, UK legislation, and industry best practice.
* Conduct site inspections, audits, and investigations to assess compliance and identify improvements.
* Support the assurance of Construction Phase Plans, Safe Systems of Work, and Risk Assessments.
* Lead incident investigations, produce detailed reports, and ensure corrective actions are completed.
* Deliver safety briefings, toolbox talks, and training to staff and contractors.
* Monitor and report on safety metrics, trends, and leading indicators.
* Promote a positive safety culture and embed continuous improvement across the programme.
* Liaise with key stakeholders including contractors, regulatory bodies, and internal leadership teams.
* Contribute to safety strategy, governance, and assurance activities across the programme.
Essential Requirements:
* NEBOSH or NVQ Diploma (Level 6 H&S qualification).
* Chartered or working toward Chartered status.
* Strong understanding of CDM 2015, RIDDOR, RISQS, and relevant railway safety legislation.
* Experience working in a rail, infrastructure, construction, utilities or high-risk environments.
* Proven ability to influence at all levels and drive behavioural safety initiatives.
* Excellent communication, investigation, and report writing skills.
Desirable Qualifications and Skills:
* PTS (Personal Track Safety) certification or willingness to obtain.
* Knowledge of Network Rail standards and assurance processes.
* Accident investigation training.
* Strong knowledge of CDM.
* Ability to engage at all levels.
* Experience in developing and implementing assurance systems.
Our client offers more than just a role – they provide a supportive environment where expertise is respected, development is encouraged, and high performance is recognised. If you’re a proactive, confident Health and Safety professional looking to play a pivotal role in shaping safe, compliant, and high-performing project environments, they would love to hear from you.
Apply now!
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