Location
York, GB
Department Name
AD HOF Route SHE NE (844010) G4
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Brief Description
To develop, plan and implement proposals based on risk to improve operational safety delivered in accordance with the relevant legislation and standards.
About The Role (External)
Key Accountabilities:
* Undertake, review and authorise quantitative and qualitative risk assessments, in accordance with the relevant standards.
* Determine suitable and sufficient risk control measures supported by cost benefit analysis as appropriate.
* Record levels of risk and control measures identified, providing the results to the relevant senior managers.
* As required, act as the team’s principal contact with both internal and external stakeholders for specific areas of risk which may include; signal risk, operating irregularities, stations, route crime and workforce health and safety.
* Attend signal-sighting committees, as required.
* Support the delivery of route safety meetings, including OPSRAM and TCRAG.
* Carry out SPAD and irregular working risk ranking assessments within defined timescales and communicate the results to the designated competent person (DCP), as required.
* Lead operational input into renewal / modernisation / closureprojects for inclusion in the business plan, taking into account operating requirements and risk mitigation factors.
* Assist in the input to new signalling schemes, checking scheme diagrams to provide compliance with risk assessments and recommended mitigations, as required.
Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
Essential
* Good knowledge of railway operating principles, with particular reference to signalling principles
* Good knowledge of quantified and qualitative risk assessment techniques
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
* Experience of preparing concise, comprehensive and informative reports
* Demonstrate influencing skills
* Detailed knowledge of Railway Safety Principles and Guidance
Desirable
* A recognised risk or health and safety professional qualification
* Member of the Institution of Railway Operators
* Previous experience in an operating, engineering, station or safety environment
* Good knowledge of human factors and public interface risks
How To Apply (External)
Salary: Band 4B - £35,582 - £42,218
Closing date: 19 th December 2025. - Late applications will not be accepted.
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