Reporting to the Technology Director, the Head of Environment, Health and Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S) shall lead the EHS & S programmes for the company, including the standardisation and continuous improvement of the EHS&S Management Systems and development and implementation of a company Sustainability Strategy and Plan. The Regional EHS Managers and Sustainability Manager report into the Head of EHS&S, responsible for servicing the Delivery Regions and their projects and leading the delivery of the Sustainability Plan for the business.

What are my responsibilities?

• Lead, develop and motivate a high performing functional team of EHS&S professionals providing exemplary service to the Delivery and Functional teams throughout the business
• Provide professional support and advise to the SRA Executive on all aspects of EHS & S.
• Provide expert leadership in engaging and working with client, regulatory and other third party stakeholders on all EHS & S matters
• Supporting the Executive in developing and implementing the Safety Strategy and Safety Leadership programme across the business, including a Behavioural Safety programme.
• Maintaining and improving the EHS &S sections of the Business Management System (BMS), including compliance to 3rd party certifications, including ISO 14001 and OHSAS18001, Achilles Link-up, Network Rail Principal Contractors License, Siemens Mobility Standards and Procedures besides IRIS certification
• Support and contribute to the wider Siemens EHS&S community including Siemens UK Plc, Siemens Mobility UK and Siemens Rail Automation.
• Work with the business function Heads to develop, implement, maintain and continuously improve a Sustainability Strategy and Plan for the business
• Maintaining and delivering the internal EHS and S audit program for the company
• Continuous development of reporting metrics, targets and KPIs, both leading and lagging, for management review and response
• Establishing and managing the departmental budget
• Performing duties as directed by the Executive team

What do I need to qualify for this job?

• Chartered Safety professional with relevant Degree or equivalent
• Active Member of a professional body (e.g. IOSH, NEBOSH etc ) including maintenance of CPD records (essential)
• Excellent ability to lead and communicate change at all levels (essential)
• Practical experience in leading ISO 14001 and OHSAS18001 Management System development and implementation (essential)
• Experience of working in a functional leader role and managing high performing teams to deliver continuous improvement (essential)
• Excellent understanding, experience and knowledge of delivering in a safety critical industry, particularly in the railway environment desirable
• Knowledge and experience of project management, engineering and delivery processes applicable to the railway and construction industries
• Strong understanding and experience of risk management at all levels
• Excellent PC skills with ability to deliver high quality EHS document deliverables to short-time scales (essential)
• Good understanding of process capability, metrics and improvement methodology and tools (essential)
• Certified Lead Auditor with experience undertaking internal and external audits against Management System & contract requirements

The Siemens Mobility Division with approximately 3,500 employees, focuses on sustainable technologies for metropolitan areas and their infrastructures. Its offering includes products, systems and solutions for intelligent traffic management, rail-bound transportation, smart grids, energy efficient buildings, and safety and security. The Division comprises the divisions Rail Systems, Rail Automation, Traffic Solutions, Rail Electrification and Edinburgh Tram.

Siemens, the leading global engineering and technology services company, has been active in the United Kingdom for over 170 years. We provide innovative solutions to help tackle the UKs major challenges, across the key sectors of energy, industry, infrastructure & cities and healthcare. Siemens has a significant presence throughout the UK, with 12 manufacturing sites and more than 25 major offices.

Siemens offers a comprehensive reward package which includes a competitive basic salary, bonus scheme, generous holiday allowance and pension. Through our flexible benefits scheme you can select benefits that best suit your lifestyle, including private healthcare.

How do I apply?
We are looking forward to receiving your online application.  Please ensure you complete all areas, of the application form, to the best of your ability as we will use this data to review your suitability for the role.

What else do I need to know?
Siemens is dedicated to EHS, eEHS, and valuing diversity, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities within which we work.

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How do I apply?
We are looking forward to receiving your online application.  Please ensure you complete all areas, of the application form, to the best of your ability as we will use this data to review your suitability for the role.

What else do I need to know?
Siemens is dedicated to quality, equality, and valuing diversity, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities within which we work. If you are appointed in to this role you will receive Siemens PLC terms, conditions and benefits.