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At VVB, we design and deliver Mechanical, Electrical, Fire and Telecommunications engineering solutions for infrastructure across the UK. Combining Tier 1 strength with Tier 2 agility and specialist expertise, we deliver works across the full lifecycle - from design through to maintenance. We're trusted partners to clients across Rail, Highways, Power and Tunnelling, delivering high-quality engineering with safety, integrity and collaboration at our core.
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At VVB, we're more than just engineers - we're collaborators, innovators, and stewards of our environment. Our projects are guided by our CORE values:
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C-Care & Collaboration
\nO-Opportunity & Ownership
\nR-Responsibility & Respect
\nE-Excellence & End Result Focus
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What We Offer:
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* Competitive salaries with yearly appraisals
* Travel expenses covered for assignments outside your base location
* Perkbox membership for 24/7 access to perks, benefits, discounts, and wellbeing tools
* Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance schemes provided by leading providers
* Generous pension scheme
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (this includes a Christmas shutdown)
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About the Role
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VVB Engineering is seeking an experienced Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Lead to take ownership of HSE support across our Rail, Underground, and Tram projects.
\nThis pivotal role will lead all HSE initiatives, act as the Rail Co-ordinator, and serve as the HSE Subject Matter Expert for our rail operations - ensuring excellence in compliance, performance, and culture.
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Key Responsibilities
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Rail
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* Serve as the Rail Health, Safety & Environmental subject matter expert.
* Act as Rail Co-ordinator, maintaining RISQS Accreditation (including as a Network Rail Principal Contractor).
* Operate as the primary HSE liaison for key clients such as Network Rail, London Underground, and Midland Metro Alliance.
* Support Responsible Managers and Safe Work Planning Teams to ensure compliant planning and delivery of all "On or Near the Line" activities.
* Lead on HSE aspects of tendering and work-winning for rail-specific opportunities.
* Support mobilisation of new contracts, preparing key project HSE documentation and engaging with client HSE teams.
* Develop and monitor KPI metrics to track rail-focused HSE performance and trends.
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Health
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* Promote and implement the health component of the VVB Operational HSE Strategy across all rail projects.
* Provide expert guidance on health and wellbeing in line with VVB IMS, NR/LUL standards, and legal requirements.
* Deliver health and wellbeing training and conduct monitoring activities.
* Maintain and report on health performance indicators.
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Safety
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* Champion and drive the safety component of the Operational HSE Strategy.
* Conduct weekly site inspections and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
* Perform procedural and management system audits.
* Review and contribute to CPPs, Work Package Plans, method statements, and risk assessments.
* Lead safety engagement sessions and coaching to promote a strong safety culture.
* Investigate incidents and ensure effective close-out actions.
* Provide safety input at client and internal project meetings.
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Environment
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* Lead implementation of environmental aspects of the HSE Strategy across all Rail projects.
* Conduct regular environmental audits and deliver improvement actions.
* Provide environmental guidance, training, and assurance aligned with VVB IMS and legal standards.
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Qualifications (Essential):
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* NEBOSH or NCRQ Diploma
* Sentinel / PTS certification
* CSCS / ECS (Safety related)
* IOSH Certified level membership
* Full UK driving licence
* Accident investigation training
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Qualifications (Desired):
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* ISO 45001 Internal Auditor
* IMS Management experience
* ILM Level 3 qualification
* Behavioural Safety Training
* IOSH Chartered membership
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Experience (Essential):
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* 5+ years' experience in a rail-based HSE management role (Tier 1 / Tier 2 organisation).
* Proven experience on Network Rail infrastructure.
* Strong understanding of RISQS Protocol and Network Rail standards.
* Track record in incident investigation and policy implementation.
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Experience (Desired):
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* Exposure to ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001).
* Experience leading teams and developing people.
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Competencies:
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* Excellent problem-solving and influencing skills.
* Ability to interpret and communicate complex legislation in practical terms.
* Strong auditing and documentation review capability.
* Exceptional written and verbal communication.
* Flexible and willing to travel across UK rail sites, including occasional night/weekend shifts.
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If you're passionate about driving safety excellence, developing people and making a tangible difference across complex, high-profile infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you. Click the link to apply.
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VVB values the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all prospective and current employees with dignity regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. All employees must demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm in promoting the principles of equality in employment and service delivery.
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NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
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