SHEQ Manager – Rail

Overview

In this role you ensure health, safety, environment and quality standards across rail construction projects. You will lead HS&E activities, coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams, and drive compliance with rail-specific regulations. You will investigate incidents, deliver training, and maintain ISO and CDM requirements to support safe, compliant project execution. This is a senior, impact-focused position within the Rail Department that shapes safety culture and performance.

Responsibilities

• Advise and lead to maintain SHEQ standards across rail construction projects
• Lead RISQS auditing and management activities
• Oversee HS&E across major multi-discipline rail construction projects
• Lead accident/incident investigations and determine root causes
• Ensure compliance with HS&E legislation and CDM regulations
• Produce HS&E reports and maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 alignment
• Coordinate with teams, clients, stakeholders and supply chain
• Deliver HS&E training to employees and subcontractors

Key requirements

• IOSH certification (strong deciding factor)
• NEBOSH certificated
• In-depth knowledge of Rail HS&E requirements
• RISQS auditing/management experience
• Experience leading HS&E in rail construction and multi-discipline projects
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis experience
• IIRCA certified internal auditor (HS&E)
• Thorough knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
• Effective communication at all levels
• Computer literate
• CDM regulation knowledge
• Ability to lead HS&E teams in challenging environments

• Collaborative mindset
• Strong communication skills
• Training and mentoring ability
• RISQS auditing
• ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 implementation
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis

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