Job summary

We're working with an established client who are looking to develop and grow their sub-contract business based in the Midlands and they are keen to hire a Health, Safety and Assurance Manager to join

Key skills required for this role

Health & Safety, Assurance, Compliance, Rail, Construction

Important

Permanent, Health & Safety, Rail, Construction

Job description

Health & Safety Manager - Rail Sector
📍 Midlands-Based | 🕒 Permanent Position | 💼 Competitive Salary
Are you a Health & Safety professional with a solid rail background and a passion for building strong safety cultures? This is your opportunity to join a well-established company as it expands into the sub-contract market-focusing on rail, highways, and construction.
We're seeking a proactive and experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead the development and implementation of a robust H&S programme. This is a pivotal role with the opportunity to shape the department, mentor junior team members, and make a genuine impact from day one.

🔧 Key Responsibilities:

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  Champion a Safety First culture across all levels of the business
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  Advise and support senior management and site teams on all aspects of Health & Safety
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  Manage and maintain RISQS compliance, including attaining new product codes
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  Analyse H&S data from site activities, identify trends, and implement improvements
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  Lead on-site presence to ensure H&S best practices are followed
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  Develop and carry out a structured programme of site visits and audits
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  Mentor and develop junior H&S staff
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  Build strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
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  Share learnings from incidents/accidents with all stakeholders

✅ What We're Looking For:

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  Proven experience in a site-based Health & Safety Advisor/Manager role, ideally within the rail sector
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  A "can do" attitude and the drive to embed safety into every level of the business
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  NEBOSH-qualified and hold Sentinel competencies
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  Strong decision-making skills and attention to detail
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  Confident communicator with the ability to influence colleagues, clients, and external partners
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  Self-motivated and capable of working independently

💡 What's on Offer:

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  A competitive salary, reflective of your experience
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  A genuine opportunity to shape and grow the H&S function
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  Supportive team culture within a growing business

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