Job Title: Head of Safety, Health & Environment (North & East Route), York
Client:
Network Rail
Location:
York, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
7
Posted:
02.06.2025
Expiry Date:
17.07.2025
Job Description:
This role involves leading the delivery of safety, health, and environmental assurance (SHE) for the North & East Route. You will develop and implement policies and strategies on SHE to ensure continuous improvement and effective delivery.
Key Accountabilities:
1. Deliver SHE leadership across all teams and support performance objectives.
2. Manage resources, communication, and processes to evaluate staff fitness for safety responsibilities.
3. Lead SHE risk management, implementing controls to minimize risks.
4. Drive improvement initiatives and review management systems for SHE performance.
5. Develop regional SHE assurance programs, including audits and self-assessments.
6. Ensure consistent application of SHE policies in compliance with regulations.
7. Lead the SHE team, develop business plans, and foster engagement.
8. Promote safety culture improvements within the region and with partners.
9. Serve as the primary SHE contact for internal and external stakeholders.
10. Act as the Designated Competent Person (DCP) for investigations where independence is required.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Member of IOSH at Chartered (CMIOSH) level or higher.
* Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., MIOSH, CQI, IIRSM) with chartered status or degree-level education.
* Experience managing SHEQ functions successfully.
* Strong interpersonal, influencing, communication, and organizational skills.
* Leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams.
* Knowledge of UK and European safety and operational legislation.
* Experienced in health, safety, environmental, or quality management.
* Knowledge of audit and investigation processes.
* Familiarity with Network Rail systems and railway infrastructure materials.
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