Network Rail High Speed Ltd (NRHS) is seeking a Safety Health & Environment Specialist for a 12‑month fixed‑term contract based in Gravesend, GB. The role involves reviewing and writing risk assessments and method statements for track maintenance teams, running working groups with frontline staff, management and union safety representatives, and providing advice on health, safety, and environment matters.
Key Accountabilities
* Provide advice and guidance to staff regarding health, safety, environment and assurance matters.
* Manage and evaluate documentation requirements for health, safety and environment in compliance with the Network Rail High Speed Health & Safety Management System and legal requirements.
* Carry out risk based inspections of the function’s worksites and locations.
* Support line managers in compliance with the Accident & Investigation processes and assist where required in the collation of evidence.
* Support NRHS teams in undertaking risk assessments and health, safety and environment monitoring activities.
* Support the delivery of the NRHS Audit Plan.
* Provide support to the NRHS SHE and performance teams in the collation of workforce health, safety and environment data within the corporate management systems processes.
* Manage the assessment and development of the health, safety and environment aspects of supplier contract documentation, where relevant.
* Evaluate information held in health, safety and environment documentation produced by functional suppliers and provide advice on its applicability and effectiveness.
* Provide a project management service for health, safety and environment OPEX work in accordance with NRHS standards and guidelines.
* Provide safety support to identified meetings on SHE matters with contracting organisations to share and promulgate best practice and lessons learnt.
Essential Qualifications
* Member of the Institute of Occupational Health and Safety (IOSH) at Technical (TechIOSH) level or above.
* Knowledge of health, safety environment management system and compliance management processes.
* Understanding of British environmental legal requirements.
* Understanding of British Health and Safety legal requirements.
* Knowledge and experience of railway operations and relevant standards.
* Good risk assessment skills / knowledge.
* Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
* Logical thinker.
* Internal auditor qualification.
* Accident Investigator trained.
Desirable Qualifications
* Good I.T. skills.
* National Examinations Board of Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
* Knowledge of contractual processes.
* Good Project Management skills/knowledge.
Salary and Benefits
Band 4B – £35,582 to £42,218 plus Outer London allowance £1,940.
* Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days) with option to buy/sell days.
* Defined benefit pension scheme.
* 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
* Up to 75% off leisure travel.
* Interest‑free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.
* Discounts at stations with Network Rail pass.
* Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
* Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
* Healthcare scheme, GymPass discounts, cycle to work scheme and more.
* Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
Network Rail is an inclusive employer and a Disability Confident Leader, committed to diversity and equal opportunity.
Closing date and Application
Closing date: 8 May 2026. Applications close at 17:00 on that day; late applications will not be accepted. All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks.
Safety Requirements
All prospective candidates offered a conditional role must undergo a drugs and alcohol test. A positive test will result in rescission of the application. Positive test results are held secure for five years, imposing a suspension for future safety critical roles.
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