Senior HSQE Manager (Rail)

Location: Nationwide Locations with travel to sites.

Salary / Benefits:
£60,000 - £65,000 per annum, dependant on experience, plus

- Car / Car allowance
- Healthcare (BUPA)
- Pension 3% employee 5% employer
- Car / car allowance £5,500
- 25 days annual leave plus birthday day & bank holidays

Company Information:

An established and experienced railway infrastructure contractor who have a successful track record of delivering rail projects across the whole of the UK are looking to hire a Senior HSQE Manager to join their major projects team.

The position will be home /site based and will require travel both locally and nationally including some requirements to stay away from home when necessary.


To be suitable for the position you will be self-motivated with a pro-active approach and have experience of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. Problem solving, communication and good interpersonal skills are a key requirement for this role.

The candidate will also ideally have the following Experience/skill set:
- Previous experience of working in the construction/rail industry are an essential requirement Previous experience in a Senior H&S Manager role.
- Hold a diploma/degree in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent.
- Hold Chartership status to IOSH
- Have working knowledge of both rail and civil engineering interfaces and practices.
- along with the possession of a PTS and CSCS Card.
- Ability to prioritise and manage a diverse workload.
- Full UK Drivers Licence
Key accountabilities

- Providing professional support and guidance to the businesses to enable the effective management of health & safety in accordance with, and by contributing towards HSQES Policies, Standards, Procedures and Operation licenses.
- Contributing towards the development, implementation and maintenance of the Integrated Management System (IMS) and the underpinning standards and procedures.
- Accountability for ensuring all activities are carried out in compliance with the company Safety Certificate (including the Principal Contractors Licence and Plant Operators Scheme Licence), IMS system and all underpinning company standards and procedures.
- Representing the client in respect of H&S client interface requirements relevant to contract/project specific issues.
- Ensure all accidents/incidents /close call incidents are correctly reported and are the subject of a suitable and sufficient investigation in accordance with Standards.
- DCP in relation to accident / incident investigation as required by the Head of Health & Safety.
- Operate within the practices and procedures of the IMS system by ensuring all systems, processes and records are accurately maintained.
- Undertaking Line Manager responsibilities for Health & Safety Managers.
- Providing support to the tender / work winning process as and when required.
- Ensuring the businesses / projects under the area of responsibility undertake RM3 assessments and assist on the resulting improvement plans.
- Acting as a senior point of contact in relation to health, safety and wellbeing for Major Projects.

To apply for this role or for further information please get in touch.

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