Health & Safety Management System Specialist (High Speed)
- Health & Safety Management System Specialist (High Speed) up to 12 months secondment?
Who we are
Network Rail High Speed Ltd. (NRHS) is responsible for operating and maintaining the UKs only international high-speed railway (HS1) owned by London St. Pancras Highspeed.
We are the infrastructure manager for the HS1 network, operating under its own safety authorisation, whilst being a wholly owned subsidiary of NRIL
The 109km London St. Pancras Highspeed infrastructure consists of a diverse range of railway assets such as the track, signalling, overhead line, lineside buildings, depots, viaducts and long tunnels. NRHS is also responsible for operating and maintaining three international stations; St Pancras, Stratford and Ebbsfleet International.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, NRHS is privately financed under an agreement with our client London St. Pancras Highspeed, undertaking a diverse range of activities from railway infrastructure maintenance and operations - through to station facilities management and retail on behalf of our client.
Our Vision: For everyone to love High Speed rail!
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Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. Were an organisation where people matter. When you're part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions.Watch our video to find out more!
Brief Description
The role
We have a secondment/fixed term opportunity for 12 months for a Health & Safety Management System Specialist.
Job purpose
Following the direction of the Engineering & Safety Director Organisation, provide technical input to the continual development and refinement of health, safety and wellbeing policies and processes so that the necessary elements of Network Rail High Speeds health and safety strategies can be delivered.Maintain Network Rail High Speeds Health & Safety Management System and manage the Safety Validation process on behalf of the business.
Key accountabilities- Act as the subject matter expert on risk control for health and safety, the Health & Safety Management System and safety validation, supporting the Health, Safety & Environment team providing subject matter expertise to the ORR, DfT and other UK and European bodies.
- Lead the development of specific risk control guidance to support the health and safety strategies and deliver programmes in the Integrated Plan to improve risk control.
- Act as a competent person for the closure of accepted recommendations related to health and safety risk control.
- Coordinate the Health, Safety & Environment team in the production and improvement of risk controls to deliver a consistent approach and give due consideration to all elements of risk, providing specialist advise on Network Rail High Speed Health & Safety Management System.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive management systems for health and safety that comply with relevant legislation and standards and meet the requirements of ROGS, maintaining Network Rail High Speeds Safety Authorisation.
- Provide specialist advice to the Health, Safety & Environment team on risk control methodology and direct the updates to databases and systems used by the business when creating safe systems of work, task risk controls sheets or similar.
- Provide advice and guidance to the Chief Health & Safety Officers team and the wider business, on updates or changes in legislation (including European legislation), guidance or best practice that could affect current means of Control, guidance or standards for health and safety and undertake horizon scanning for future changes and developments, and future risks and opportunities for health, safety and wellbeing.
- Chair the safety validation panels and manage the process for validating the safety impact of organisation change, including the effective scrutiny of rail industry partners ROGS safety certification / safety authorisation to manage cross-industry co-operation and control interface risks.
- Identify risk assessments and minimum controls for key risks associated with network rail functions, including construction, property management, depots, logistics and similar.
- Manage the review of the extent to which Network Rail High Speeds management systems are successful in effectively supporting the achievement of Network Rail High Speeds strategic objectives, working with internal and external stakeholders as necessary.
Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by clicking here.
Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!
About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.
We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.
About the role (External)
The person
Essential criteria- Must be a member of the Institute of Occupational Health and safety (IOSH) at Technical (TechIOSH) level or above
- Understanding of the role of bowties in identifying risk controls
- Understanding of CSM and experience in developing and maintaining a Health & Safety Management System
- Experience of participating in or arranging Safety Validation panels or similar
- Experience of working within a railway, construction or similar environment
- Degree in Health, Safety or Risk related subject
How to apply (External)
The important stuff
The role is based at One Stratford Place, London, however frequent travel to our other office and site locations along the High Speed line is expected.
What can we offer you in return?
We follow a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the following pay range:
46,701 - 55,411 Plus inner London allowance (3,270)
In addition, we can offer you a rewarding career with excellent benefits, including:
- Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days) with the option to buy/sell days.
- 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
- Up to 75% off leisure travel.
- Discounts at some stations with your Network Rail pass
- Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
?️ Volunteer leave to make a positive impact
❤ Healthcare scheme, GymPass discounts, cycle to work scheme - plus more- We offer generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments
In addition to the excellent benefits listed above, please click on the link below to read on what we offer to our employees:
Life at Network Rail
We want all our people to feel empowered to succeed, so we provide solid training and development opportunities to enhance your knowledge, increase your confidence, and enable you to achieve your career ambitions.
If you have been referred for a job vacancy in the Southern region of Network Rail, please complete the form below:
Targeted Diversity Employee Referral Form
If you are successful in your application, you may be required to go through a security vetting process (depending on the role).
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for our people. We want our employees to reflect the diverse communities that we serve. We welcome different and fresh ways of thinking and encourage a culture where people feel empowered to act and we would consider flexible working.
Closing date and application process
The closing date will be 20 March 2026. Late applications will not be accepted. Network Rail High Speed retains the right to close the advert early depending on application volume.
For further information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Lauren Smith (lauren.smith5@networkrail.co.uk)
Drugs and Alcohol Standard
All prospective candidates who are offered a conditional role will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.
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