Job Description

It is not just a celebration, though - it's a commitment to continue delivering a simpler, better, greener railway. Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system.
Network Rail operates and maintains the railway infrastructure 24/7, 365 days a year. From the first passenger railway in 1825 to today's AI-driven predictive maintenance, the rail industry has continuously evolved. Now, as we enter Network Rail's Control Period 7 (CP7), the focus is on modernisation, sustainability, and operational efficiency.
We're passionate about great service and commit to our service equation vision by "Putting Passengers First". Performance, safety and getting the fundamental basics right is something we strive for, as well as asking ourselves - what can we do to put our passengers and freight users at the centre of everything we do?
Are you ready to make a difference in people's lives? At Network Rail, we connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country. We're an organisation where people truly matter, and when you join us, you matter to us and millions of others. to watch our inspiring video to learn more about us!
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process. You can visit for advice on accessibility support.
As a Network Rail employee, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits!
28 days annual leave - with the opportunity to buy and/or sell up to 5 days
Access to a range of contributory pension schemes and the potential to top up your competitive salary with a bonus
A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train
Privileged staff travel - Leisure travel discount of 75%
We can offer you a season ticket loan; annual season tickets are discounted.
A 35-hour-per-week contract with flexible working options available to help support your work-life balance
Hybrid working and enhanced family-friendly support
Take advantage of childcare vouchers, healthcare offers (including discounted healthcare club membership), discounted cycle hire, and online shopping sites
5 days of paid volunteering leave
2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community
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Brief Description
About the role
We are seeking a dedicated Health, Safety, and Environmental Advisor to join our Infrastructure Maintenance Delivery team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive advice and support on all workforce health, safety, and environmental issues. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring that our team adheres to the highest standards of safety and environmental management.
You will play a key role in promoting a positive cultural and behavioural change within the team. By fostering a proactive approach to health, safety, and environmental management, you will help create a workplace where safety is a top priority and environmental sustainability is embedded in our daily operations.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Offering expert guidance on health, safety, and environmental regulations and best practices.
• Conducting regular safety audits and inspections to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Developing and delivering training programmes to enhance the team's knowledge and awareness of health, safety, and environmental issues.
• Collaborating with team members to implement effective safety and environmental initiatives.
• Leading by example to inspire a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.

Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a dedicated Safety and Operations Specialist to join our team. In this role, you'll engage effectively with frontline teams and have a strong working understanding of operational railway systems. You'll proactively challenge and address unsafe behaviours, while influencing and promoting a positive and safe workplace culture.
If you are passionate about making a difference and have a strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental excellence, we would love to hear from you.
About the role (External)
Every day will be different, but you can expect to be involved in the following activities:

• Provide comprehensive support, coaching, and guidance to the team on all workforce health, safety, and environmental issues.
• Assist in the collation, monitoring, and analysis of workforce health, safety, and environmental data to identify trends, produce detailed reports, and recommend corrective actions.
• Identify key health, safety, and environmental risks and propose effective control measures.
• Support the implementation of both national and local programmes and initiatives aimed at improving workforce health, safety, and environmental management.
• Facilitate the team's relationships with local safety forums/groups, Trade Union Safety Representatives, and external safety and environmental bodies.
• Offer expert guidance to the Infrastructure Maintenance Delivery Manager and team in the investigation and reporting of accidents and incidents, including the Formal Investigation Process.
• Coordinate and facilitate arrangements for safety and environmental audits.
• Oversee and monitor safety tours and staff surveillance activities for the team.
• Conduct periodic sample checks of safe system of work plans to ensure compliance with the Safe System of Work Planning Arrangements, and take action to address any identified issues.
• Actively contribute to the development of the team's knowledge and practices in matters of workforce health, safety, and the environment.

In order to be successful in this role, we would like you to be/ to have:
(Essential)

• Must be a member of or working towards being a member of the Institute of Occupational Health and safety (IOSH) at Technical (TechIOSH) level or above
• Knowledge of safety and compliance management processes
• Knowledge of relevant standards and procedures
• Knowledge of environmental management system
• Knowledge of operational railway environment
• Analytical capability
• Local Accident & Incident Investigation
• Knowledge of coaching techniques
• Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills

We would also like but it isn't crucial to be/to have:
(Desirable)

• NEBOSH diploma
• Institute of Environmental Management Award (IEMA)
• Good basic IT skills, including proficiency in using common software applications and the ability to quickly learn new technologies.

How to apply (External)
: Band 4B 35,582 - 40,830 depending on experience
Closing date: 24th July 2025. Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications. This is a 6-month fixed term contract with the potential to be extended or made permanent.
Late applications may not be accepted.
We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. We pride ourselves on creating safe and welcoming workplaces with fair cultures that encourage innovative and fresh ways of thinking. Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by .
What does our recruitment process look like?
Once you have applied, our Recruitment Specialist & the hiring manager will look at your CV.
If your experience matches what we're looking for, you'll be contacted by our Resourcing Team and invited to an interview.
We're a 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.
You can visit for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
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Drugs and Alcohol Standard:
All prospective candidates offered a prospective 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 drug and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on the 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.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.