Health and Safety Manager

Public Sector Resourcing • London Britain Township, PA

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

Network Rail is seeking a Health and Safety Manager for a 6-month contract position based in London. This role involves working 3 days per week on-site. Network Rail is a key player in major railway infrastructure projects across Britain and is committed to being a top employer by prioritizing candidates. The Health and Safety Manager will be responsible for managing the DSEAR improvement program, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with various teams to implement necessary actions.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge and practical understanding of DSEAR requirements and their application within operational environments.
• Demonstrable experience of independently carrying out and documenting DSEAR assessments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant UK health and safety legislation, regulations and risk management principles.
• Experience of scoping, planning and delivering health, safety or regulatory compliance improvement programmes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical requirements into clear and practical actions.
• Ability to work autonomously across multiple locations, prioritising workloads and delivering high-quality assessments and recommendations within agreed timescales.
• Must be able to work within the UK.
• Must adhere to Network Rail's maximum 90-minute commute policy.

Nice To Haves

• Holding active security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Scope and define the DSEAR improvement programme, identifying requirements, priorities, deliverables and appropriate timescales.
• Develop and coordinate a structured rollout plan for the programme across relevant locations within the Southern Region.
• Complete comprehensive DSEAR assessments, identifying hazardous substances, potentially explosive atmospheres and associated risks.
• Identify areas of non-compliance or improvement and provide clear, proportionate recommendations and remedial actions.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams, site stakeholders and other health and safety professionals to support effective implementation of DSEAR requirements.
• Monitor progress against the improvement programme, maintaining accurate assessment records and providing clear updates on risks, actions and delivery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed