Job Description

Location

Manchester, GB

Department Name

IN TRU - HSW (457103) G2

About Network Rail

Please apply for this role via IRC2332299.

Brief Description

Brief Description

Join the TRU Programme team as a Health & Safety Manager, where you'll lead functional audits across the programme, drive proactive risk reduction strategies, and champion safety excellence. You'll be the key link between Alliance and central teams, steering critical safety communications, inspections, and meetings. This role is hands-on, working closely with delivery teams to embed practical safety improvements, investigate incidents, and ensure lessons learned are shared and actioned.

Ideal Candidate:

We are seeking a proactive, knowledgeable, and people-focused

Health & Safety Manager

to join Network Rail's TRU Programme. The ideal candidate will bring a

strong background in auditing

, with proven experience in conducting functional audits and driving risk reduction across complex infrastructure projects.


You'll be a champion of positive safety culture--leading by example and influencing stakeholders at all levels. A solid understanding of health and safety legislation and best practice is essential, ideally gained within the rail, construction, or infrastructure sectors.


A key strength will be your ability to assess risk, manage compliance, and deliver continuous improvement in safety performance. You'll also be confident in using digital systems to produce clear, professional reports that support executive-level decision-making. Your ability to generate accurate, well-structured insights and articulate findings in a clear and accessible format will be vital to the role.


At Network Rail, we are committed to supporting your professional development. You will have access to structured training, mentoring, and continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities. We also provide a supportive environment where innovation and new ideas are encouraged, and where your contribution will play a vital role in helping us achieve our vision of 'Everyone Home Safe Every Day'.

About the role (External)

How to apply (External)

Please apply for this role via IRC2332299.