Health & Safety Management System Specialist

On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a Health & Safety Management System Specialist for a 12 month hybrid contract based in Stratford. Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railway. From Crossrail – Europe’s largest civil engineering project – to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do! As a Health & Safety Management System Specialist, your main responsibilities will be to: 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 Speed’s 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. Essential:  NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma (or equivalent health & safety qualification). Auditing qualification with proven experience leading or participating in internal/external audits. Strong knowledge of health & safety procedures, risk‑control methodologies and operational assurance practices. Understanding of Common Safety Method (CSM) and hands‑on experience developing, implementing and maintaining a compliant Health & Safety Management System. Experience participating in or arranging Safety Validation Panels (or similar assurance forums), with the ability to challenge, review and validate safety evidence and risk controls. Experience of working within a railway, construction or similar environment.