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Key Information
Job title: Health & Safety Practitioner
Grade: MMH1
Contract type: Permanent – London Underground
Location: 5 Endeavour Square, Stratford Cross, London E20 1JN
Application closing date: Wednesday, 4th June 2025
Note: There is a regular requirement to work night shifts and cover weekend track renewals as needed. This role will visit and support teams at Acton, Ruislip, and Lillie Bridge.
Overview of project/role
As a key member of the newly formed Ballasted Track Team (BTT) — London Underground’s internal delivery organisation for ballasted track renewals — this role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and delivering safety improvements across BTT’s portfolio. The postholder will ensure high SHE standards are embedded from planning through to delivery, supporting continuous improvement in health and safety performance and culture. The role will collaborate with key stakeholders across delivery and support teams, the SHE community, and operational leadership to drive compliance, best practice, and positive safety behaviours across the track renewal programme.
Key Accountabilities
1. Lead the creation and final sign-off of risk assessments (including workplace, CoSHH, and Manual Handling) in line with LU SHE standards and current legislation.
2. Provide specialist SHE support to senior leaders and delivery teams in incident response, learning reviews, and safety improvement initiatives.
3. Develop and deliver the BTT Safety Improvement Programme focused on zero harm, culture change, and continuous improvement.
4. Review and report on SHE performance using metrics to ensure assurance, identify improvements, and foster innovation.
5. Lead SHE improvement projects aligned with LU’s SHE vision, policies, and standards.
6. Represent BTT in external stakeholder and regulator engagements, ensuring safety expectations are met.
7. Build strong relationships with engineering, logistics, and construction teams to embed safety accountability and culture.
8. Maintain SHE documentation and processes up to date and aligned with TfL systems.
9. Champion environmental and carbon initiatives within BTT, promoting sustainability and operational efficiency.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Skills
* Proven ability to address complex SHE issues collaboratively and evidence-based.
* Strong communication skills, capable of influencing senior stakeholders.
* Experience leading SHE improvements from concept to implementation.
* Competency in using SHE data for trend analysis and improvement actions.
Knowledge
* In-depth knowledge of SHE legislation, standards, and compliance processes.
* Professional qualification (e.g., NEBOSH) and membership (e.g., IOSH, IEMA).
* Understanding of LU SHE management systems, including CYPOL, IE2, and Maximo.
* Knowledge of rail engineering, maintenance, and asset-related SHE risks, with an understanding of construction and infrastructure delivery environments.
Experience
* Experience working with delivery teams to embed SHE processes and culture.
* Track record of leading SHE improvement programmes in rail, construction, or infrastructure sectors.
* Experience conducting audits, incident investigations, and learning reviews.
* Proven impact on safety performance in complex delivery environments.
Application Process
Please apply with your CV in PDF format, including a one-page cover letter. Do not include photographs or images.
The closing date is Wednesday, 4th June 2025. We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to make our recruitment process as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer and guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all essential criteria.
Benefits
In return for your expertise, enjoy excellent benefits including:
* Final salary pension scheme
* Free travel on the TfL network
* Reimbursement of 75% of rail travel costs
* 30 days annual leave plus holidays
* Hybrid working model
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* Various discounts and offers
Hybrid working allows a 50/50 split between office and home over a 4-week period, subject to business needs.
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